Gonzaga vs. Washington State betting: College basketball preview for January 11

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The No. 18 Gonzaga Bulldogs (13-4, 4-0 WCC) are heavily favored (by 17.5 points) to extend a four-game home win streak when they host the Washington State Cougars (13-4, 3-1 WCC) on Saturday, January 11, 2025 at 9:00 PM ET. The point total is set at 164.5 in the matchup.

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Gonzaga vs. Washington State betting lines

  • Gonzaga moneyline odds to win: -2000
  • Washington State moneyline odds to win: +1012
  • Spread: Gonzaga (-17.5)
  • Total: 164.5

Gonzaga statistics, trends and more

As the home team

  • Gonzaga did a better job covering the spread in road games (6-4-0) than it did at home (6-8-0) last year.
  • When it came to over/unders, the Bulldogs hit the over more often at home last year, as they exceeded the total eight times in 14 opportunities (57.1%). In away games, they hit the over four times in 10 opportunities (40%).
  • Gonzaga won a higher percentage of its games as a moneyline favorite when playing at home last season, going 9-2 (.818). In road games as a moneyline favorite, it had a record of 6-2 (.750).

Recent trends

  • The Bulldogs have seen a decrease in scoring lately, putting up 85.9 points per game in their last 10 outings, 1.9 points fewer than the 87.8 they’ve scored this year.
  • Gonzaga’s defense has been more porous as of late, as the team has allowed 71.4 points per game during its past 10 compared to the 69.3 points per game its opponents are averaging this season.
  • Over their past 10 contests, the Bulldogs are making 0.3 fewer three-pointers per game than their season long average (7.5 compared to 7.8 season-long), while also shooting a lower percentage from deep in that span (33.9% compared to 34.5% season-long).

Gonzaga betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 7-10-0 (Home: 2-5-0; Away: 2-1-0)
  • ATS Record When Favored by 17.5+: 3-6-0 (As Favorite: 7-10-0; As Underdog: 0-0-0)
  • O-U-P: 11-6-0 (Home: 4-3-0; Away: 2-1-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 12-4 (Home: 6-0; Away: 3-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 0-0 (Home: 0-0; Away: 0-0)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
49.2 (23rd in nation) 40.4 (49th) 36.9 (23rd) 28.9 (66th) 18.9 (sixth) 9.8 (38th)

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Washington State statistics, trends and more

As the away team

  • In 2023-24 against the spread, Washington State had a better winning percentage at home (.529, 9-8-0 record) than on the road (.500, 5-4-1).
  • Cougars games finished above the over/under 58.8% of the time at home (10 of 17) last year, and 40% of the time away (four of 10).
  • The Cougars, as moneyline underdogs, won a higher percentage of games at home (1-0) than away (5-2) last season.

Recent trends

  • The Cougars are averaging 78.9 points per contest in their last 10 games, which is 3.4 fewer points than their average for the season (82.3).
  • In its past 10 games, Washington State is surrendering 74.7 points per game, compared to its season average of 75.2 points allowed.
  • The Cougars are making 8.9 treys per game in their previous 10 games, which is 0.3 fewer three-pointers than their average for the season (9.2). That said, they own a better three-point percentage over their last 10 contests (37.9%) compared to their season average from beyond the arc (36.6%).

Washington State betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 11-6-0 (Home: 6-2-0; Away: 2-1-0)
  • O-U-P: 9-8-0 (Home: 6-2-0; Away: 2-1-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 11-1 (Home: 7-1; Away: 1-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 2-3 (Home: 0-0; Away: 1-1)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
49.2 (23rd in nation) 43.3 (185th) 34.2 (98th) 28.6 (53rd) 17.2 (32nd) 15.1 (354th)
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