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San Diego Toreros vs Gonzaga Bulldogs Betting Picks & Predictions

Game time: January 8, 2025 at 9:00 PM ET

Venue: McCarthey Athletic Center — Spokane, WA

Article updated Jan 8, 6:19 AM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The West Coast Conference is set to feature a game between the struggling San Diego team (4-12, 1-2 WCC) and the powerhouse Gonzaga team (12-4, 3-0 WCC). Despite San Diego's

Game outlook

The West Coast Conference is set to feature a game between the struggling San Diego team (4-12, 1-2 WCC) and the powerhouse Gonzaga team (12-4, 3-0 WCC). Despite San Diego's tough road loss to Oregon State, Gonzaga is coming off a strong road win against LMU. The two teams met twice last season with Gonzaga dominating both matchups. The game is set to take place at the McCarthey Athletic Center in Spokane, Washington with Gonzaga opening as a heavy favorite at -31.5, with the current line at Gonzaga -30.5. Tipoff is scheduled for 9:00 EST.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Toreros +3,650 | Bulldogs -55,000

Spread: Toreros +30.5 (-110) | Bulldogs -30.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 156 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Gonzaga will win straight-up is 100%.

San Diego Toreros

The San Diego Toreros are currently on a difficult stretch of their schedule, with eight losses in their last nine games. They recently defeated Pacific but suffered losses against Santa Clara and Oregon State. Freshman wing Tony Duckett has shown promise, leading the team with 12 points in their most recent game. Junior guard Kjay Bradley Jr. is the team's top player, averaging 15.4 points per game. Forward Santiago Trouet leads the team in rebounds. In terms of statistics, San Diego ranks 284th in Division I and plays at a fast pace. Offensively, they struggle with shooting efficiency, ranking low in field goal percentage and three-point shooting. Defensively, they allow opponents to shoot at a decent clip but rank low in defending the three-point line. For those looking to bet on NCAAB games, it may be wise to consider the Toreros' performance and statistics in order to make informed decisions.

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Gonzaga Bulldogs Analysis

The Gonzaga Bulldogs are currently tied for the top spot in the West Coast Conference with a 3-0 record along with Saint Mary's and Washington State. They have secured wins on the road against Pepperdine and LMU, as well as a home win over Portland. Gonzaga does not have any top 25 opponents left on their schedule as they continue in league play. Graham Ike led the team in their last game with 27 points and nine rebounds, showcasing his dominant presence on the court. Additionally, point guard Ryan Nembhard leads the nation in assists with 9.6 per game, while Khalif Battle is their top scorer from beyond the arc. The team is ranked 7th overall by KenPom, excelling in offensive efficiency and defense. With impressive statistics in shooting percentages and rebounds, the Bulldogs are a force to be reckoned with in college basketball.

San Diego Expected to Cover Spread in Upcoming WCC Match-up Against Gonzaga

It is highly unlikely that San Diego will emerge victorious in the upcoming game against Gonzaga, as the former would need to cause a significant upset to secure a win. The spread adds an interesting element to the West Coast Conference (WCC) match-up, with historical data indicating a strong likelihood of San Diego covering. In previous games where the Toreros were significant underdogs and Gonzaga were heavy favorites, San Diego has consistently covered the spread. For instance, they covered against San Diego State, Grand Canyon, and Santa Clara, despite ultimately losing those games. In contrast, Gonzaga did not cover the spread in games where they were heavily favored over Portland, Bucknell, and Nichols. While Gonzaga is expected to win the game, they may not need to score excessively to secure victory. Based on past performance, there is a strong case for San Diego to cover the spread in this match-up. We recommend taking San Diego to cover.

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SportsJaw Toreros vs Bulldogs archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Toreros vs Bulldogs matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · San Diego Toreros+3,650 → +3,650Unchanged
  • Moneyline · Gonzaga Bulldogs-55,000 → -55,000Unchanged
  • Spread · San Diego Toreros+31.5 (-110) → +31.5 (-110)Unchanged
  • Spread · Gonzaga Bulldogs-31.5 (-110) → -31.5 (-110)Unchanged
  • Total · Over156.25 (-110) → 157 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under156.25 (-110) → 157 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

San Diego Toreros
12-21 matchup record · 6-4-0 ATS · 3-7-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Gonzaga Bulldogs
31-4 matchup record · 4-6-0 ATS · 6-4-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2025-01-08T11:19:26.819Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

No verified injury or availability note was included in the published matchup research.

Recent head-to-head

  • 2024-01-20Gonzaga Bulldogs 105 · San Diego Toreros 63
Final result

Matchup pick recap

Gonzaga Bulldogs defeated San Diego Toreros 93-80

Gonzaga Bulldogs defeated San Diego Toreros 93-80 on January 8, 2025, a 13-point decision in the series. Gonzaga Bulldogs' strongest period was the 1st half, when it outscored its opponent 47-34. Against SportsJaw's recorded San Diego Toreros +31.5 (-110) spread, San Diego Toreros covered, while the 173 combined points finished over the recorded total of 157.

SportsJaw editorial picks

  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • JohnnywalkerSpread · San Diego Toreros +30.5 (-110)Win
  • BooksworstnightmareMoneyline · Gonzaga Bulldogs -55,000Win
  • OddssharkTotal · Over 156 (-110)Win