Gonzaga (25-8) vs Georgia (20-12)
Game Info: Thursday, March 20, 2025 at 4:35 pm (INTRUST Bank Arena)
The Line: Betting Odds: Gonzaga -6.5 — Over/Under: 150.5
In this article, we will formulate a Georgia vs Gonzaga prediction for this College Basketball game on Thursday, March 20 at the INTRUST Bank Arena in Wichita, KS. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this game in the 1st Round of the NCAA Tournament. The winner of this game will meet Houston or SIU Edwardsville in the 2nd Round.
Georgia Bulldogs Betting Preview
The Georgia Bulldogs (20-12, 17-15 ATS) didn’t have the best times in 2025 as they struggled in the second half of the season, but managed to end the regular part on a high note. The Bulldogs responded to a four-game losing skid, their longest of the season, with four consecutive wins over Florida, Texas, South Carolina, and Vanderbilt. Georgia entered the SEC tournament as the No. 11 seed but was stopped already in the first round by Oklahoma.
Georgia is averaging 75.6 PPG (134th) and is allowing 69.3 PPG (95th). The Bulldogs are getting 36.6 RPG (129th) and dish out 12.5 APG (315th). Asa Newell is the team’s top performer with 15.3 PPG, a team-high 6.8 RPG, 1.0 SPG, and 1.0 BPG. Silas Demary Jr. has 13.4 PPG, 4.0 RPG, a game-high 3.1 APG, and a game-high 1.7 SPG, while Blue Cain contributes 9.6 PPG, 4.2 RPG, and 1.3 SPG.
Gonzaga Bulldogs Betting Preview
The Gonzaga Bulldogs (25-8, 14-19 ATS) finished the regular season strongly with seven wins in eight games. The only defeat came to St. Mary’s, but Gonzaga got its revenge for that in the WCC tournament finals. As the No. 2 seed, the Bulldogs joined the tournament in the semis, where they beat San Francisco and then defeated the Gaels in a low-scoring affair. It was the first win of the year against St. Mary’s, but it came when it mattered the most.
Gonzaga averages 86.6 PPG (3rd) and allows 69.6 PPG (103rd). The Zags are 39th in rebounds (38.6) and 2nd in assists (19.7). Graham Ike leads the team with 17.1 PPG and a team-high 7.5 RPG. Khalif Battle follows him with 13.2 PPG, 3.5 RPG, and 1.2 SPG, while Nolan Hickman chips in 11.0 PPG, 2.5 RPG, 2.3 APG, and 1.0 SPG.
Why Gonzaga will beat Georgia
- Gonzaga has won 66 of its last 69 day games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Georgia has lost each of its last six day games against AP-ranked opponents.
- Georgia has lost the first half in four of its last five day games against AP-ranked opponents at a neutral venue.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Gonzaga’s last four games against the Southeastern Conference has produced a total of 160+ points.
- Five of Georgia’s last six games against AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 151+ points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Gonzaga ranks 1st among Division 1 teams for field goals made per game this season (32.1).
- Gonzaga is the only team to ranks in the top-five for both field goal percentage and free throw percentage this season.
- Georgia ranks T28th among Division 1 teams for free throw attempts per game this season (22.7).
- Georgia ranks 33rd among Division 1 teams for opponent field goal percentage this season (40.7%).
Georgia vs Gonzaga Prediction
These teams have met on three occasions so far and Gonzaga leads 2-1, but the last time they faced was back in 2014. Georgia had a disappointing display in its conference tournament and only made it to the Big Dance because of some good wins earlier in the season. Gonzaga, on the other hand, won nine of the previous ten games and clinched another conference title. The Zags are in better form at the moment and I am backing them to win, cover, and progress to the second round. This season, Gonzaga didn’t do well against the spread, but I think the Zags can beat Georgia by at least seven points here.