
Gonzaga Faces Kentucky in Crucial College Basketball Showdown
A preview of the non-conference clash between Gonzaga and Kentucky with key predictions from SportsLine's simulation model.
Gonzaga and Kentucky, both ranked teams eager to regain momentum, will clash in a crucial early-season non-conference showdown during the 2025 Music City Madness. The Gonzaga Bulldogs, sitting at #11, recently faced a tough 101-61 loss against Michigan, while the #18 Kentucky Wildcats lost a close game to North Carolina with a score of 67-64.
Match Details:
Tipoff is set for 7 p.m. ET at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena. After starting the odds at Gonzaga -3.5, they now stand as 5.5-point favorites, with the total points over/under set at 160.5.
Betting Insights: Before you finalize your bets, check out the predictions and advice from the SportsLine Projection Model.
The projection model runs 10,000 simulations, successfully generating over $2,000 in betting profit for $100 players on its top-rated college basketball picks in the last three seasons. According to their analysis, Gonzaga is projected to have three players with over 12.5 points, led by Graham Ike with 16.3 points. Kentucky is expected to have five players scoring more than 10.2 points, headed by Jaland Lowe with 13.3 points.
Latest Odds:
- Spread: Gonzaga -5.5
- Total Points: 160.5
- Money Line: Gonzaga -224, Kentucky +183
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