Georgia Bulldogs vs Gonzaga Bulldogs Prediction, Picks and Game Preview - 03/20/2025

by Rod Pearson

Monday, Mar 17, 2025
Game Time: 4:35 pm ET, Thursday, March 20, 2025
Venue:  INTRUST Bank Arena, Wichita, KS
Where to Watch:  TBS


Opening Odds at USA Sportsbooks

DraftKings:  Point Spread:  Georgia +6.5, Gonzaga -6.5; Over/Under:  151.5 points
Bet365:  Point Spread:  Georgia +6.5, Gonzaga -6.5; Over/Under:  151.5 points
BetMGM:  Point Spread:  Georgia +6.5, Gonzaga -6.5; Over/Under:  151.5 points

Season Record

Georgia Bulldogs:  20-12 (8-10) (11th place, SEC)
Gonzaga Bulldogs:  25-8 (14-4) (2nd place, WCC)

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Georgia Bulldogs:  4-1  last 5
Gonzaga Bulldogs:  4-1  last 5


Georgia Bulldogs vs Gonzaga Bulldogs Preview and Analysis


Georgia is entering this game with a 20-12 record overall, an 8-10 record in conference games, and they are 2-2 in their neutral site games this season where they will be in this game. They are coming off a loss against the Oklahoma Sooners in their last game. Silas Demary Jr. led the team in points in that game with 24 while Asa Newell was next on the team with 21. Dylan James led the team in assists with 4 in that game while Asa Newell led the team in rebounds with 17. They were 44.4% from the field, 35.7% from 3-point range, and 56.3% from the free throw line with their shooting in that game. Their offense is averaging 75.6 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 69.3 PPG against them. Georgia has an ATS record of 17-15 this season and their O/U record is 13-19.


Gonzaga is entering this game with a 25-8 record overall, a 14-4 conference record, and they are 5-4 in their neutral site games this season where they will be in this game. They are coming off a win against the Saint Mary’s Gaels in their last game. Braden Huff led the team in points in that game with 18 while Khalif Battle was next on the team with 14. Ryan Nembhard led the team in assists with 6 in that game while Graham Ike led the team in rebounds with 7. They were 41.3% from the field, 6.7% from 3-point range, and 71.4% from the free throw line with their shooting in that game. Their offense is averaging 86.6 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 69.6 PPG against them. Gonzaga has an ATS record of 14-19 this season and their O/U record is 19-13-1.



Georgia vs Gonzaga Prediction

The current betting odds have Georgia listed as a 6.5 point underdog in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. Georgia has looked good in their games this season with their 20-12 record overall, but their 8-10 conference record had them in the bottom half of the SEC. They are 2-2 in their neutral site games this season, but they did play in one of the toughest conferences in the nation. Meanwhile, Gonzaga has looked good in their games this season with their 25-8 record overall and their 14-4 conference record which had them right near the top of the WCC. They weren't that great in their neutral site games though, going 5-4 in those. Gonzaga has been really hot lately and won the WCC Tournament, but they weren't the best team in their own conference during the regular season. They also played in a much weaker conference than Georgia did. Both teams are 4-1 in their last 5 games and were really hot to end the season so even though Gonzaga is coming off a win in their conference tournament, Georgia has been playing well lately and has some momentum on their side as making the tournament is a big deal for them. As good as Gonzaga has been lately, they did struggle with the better team in their conference this season and they were playing closer games in the WCC Tournament. Georgia will be able to keep this game within reach with the talent that they have. The best way to place a bet here is on Gonzaga to cover the spread in this game. 

Georgia Gonzaga Prediction:  Our NCAAB Pick for Thursday, March 20, 2025 (4:35 pm ET start time) is Gonzaga 76 Georgia 73.
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NCAAB Betting Trends


Georgia Bulldogs: 17-9 ATS when the total is 150 to 159.5. 13-7 ATS versus up-tempo teams averaging 62 or more shots/game. 26-16 1H ATS when playing against a good team (Win Pct. 60% to 80%). 17-10 UNDER when the total is 150 to 159.5. 22-13 UNDER off a loss against a conference rival. 30-15 UNDER versus teams who are called for 17 or less fouls/game.

Gonzaga Bulldogs: 19-28 ATS in non-conference games. 15-24 ATS versus good rebounding teams - outrebounding opponents by 4+ per game. 17-27 ATS when playing against a good team (Win Pct. 60% to 80%). 26-13 UNDER versus good rebounding teams - outrebounding opponents by 4+ per game.

Key Injuries


Georgia Bulldogs:  None.

Gonzaga Bulldogs:  S. Venters (G) Out - Achilles. B. Smith (G) Out - Redshirt.

Notable Quotes


"Great accomplishment for our program and this team. Georgia's dancing so it's a great day. We've got hoops ahead of us, great day for the SEC, historic day for our league.” - Mike White on his team making the NCAA Tournament.


"We got a really tough opponent, when you're in that 8-9 game you know you're gonna have that. And just the interesting ties that happened just because of the life of basketball. We recruited [Georgia freshman] Asa Newell really, really hard. Just a great player, great family. Mike White's done a really, really good job. I thought he did a great job at Florida, and Georgia, to be able to scoop him up in their program, that's quite a coup. I know we'll have our work cut out for us. They've got some really, really nice wins, I mean — gosh they beat St. John's, I think they beat a couple of No. 1, No. 2 [seeds]; they beat Florida, they've beaten Auburn so, that's quite a resume." - Mark Few on his team playing UGA in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.


Starting Lineups


Georgia Bulldogs
B. Cain 
S. Demary 
R. Godfrey 
T. Lawrence 
A. Newell

Gonzaga Bulldogs
K. Battle 
B. Gregg 
N. Hickman 
G. Ike 
R. Nembhard

Statistical Leaders


Georgia Bulldogs
PPG: A. Newell (15.1)
APG: S. Demary (3.1)
Reb/G: A. Newell (6.5)

Gonzaga Bulldogs
PPG: G. Ike (17)
APG: R. Nembhard (10)
Reb/G: G. Ike (7.4)

Coaches:
Georgia Bulldogs: Michael White (3rd season)
Gonzaga Bulldogs: Mark Few (26th season)


Rod Pearson

About the Author:

Rod Pearson has been a rabid sports fan his entire life.  He grew up in Ontario, and was skilled in both hockey and baseball, and pitched in an elite baseball league for many years.  In 2022, Rod decided to hang up his glove, so that he could write about the sports he loves -- but from a gambling perspective.  Join Rod every day as he breaks down the games to find the best betting value.

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