Santa Clara vs. Gonzaga Predictions & Odds | College Basketball Picks Today (Jan. 8)
My Santa Clara vs. Gonzaga predictions have the No. 8 Bulldogs dominating the Broncos when they clash at McCarthey Athletic Center in Spokane, Wash. Tipoff is at 11:30 p.m. ET (ESPN2).
Gonzaga (16-1, 4-0 WCC) is a 15-point betting favorite over Santa Clara (13-4, 4-0), but I’d rather bet on the Bulldogs’ offense and one of the oldest players in college basketball. Read on for my college basketball best bets.
🏀 Santa Clara vs. Gonzaga predictions
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| Predictions | Best odds | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Gonzaga -15 | -110 via Caesars | ⭐⭐ |
| Tyon Grant-Foster Over 12.5 points | -104 via FanDuel | ⭐⭐⭐ |
💰 Santa Clara vs. Gonzaga best bet
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Gonzaga first-half Over 43.5 (-113 via FanDuel) ⭐⭐⭐
Gonzaga has been one of the best offensive teams in the sport this year, ranking fifth in adjusted offensive efficiency as well as eighth in points per game (91.6) and seventh in first-half scoring average (44.5).
Betting on a quick start by the Bulldogs in this matchup is the way to go. Gonzaga is averaging 45.6 points in the first half of home games this year, clearing this total in six of its eight matchups in the McCarthey Athletic Center.
Santa Clara, meanwhile, ranks 91st in adjusted defensive efficiency. I like Gonzaga to take control of this game early.
Score prediction: Gonzaga 91, Santa Clara 75
🔥 Best Santa Clara vs. Gonzaga player prop
Tyon Grant-Foster, G, Gonzaga: Over 12.5 points (-104 via FanDuel) ⭐⭐⭐
Tyon Grant-Foster is somehow still playing after starting his collegiate career in junior college during the 2018-19 season. But the 25-year-old guard has started to find his rhythm with Gonzaga in conference play. And he's not the only Bulldog that's in the groove, as we feature one of his teammates in our college basketball best bets today.
Grant-Foster is averaging 16 points per game against WCC opponents, clearing this scoring line in three of his four outings. He’s now averaging 11.9 points per game this season, scoring at least 13 in nine of his 17 matchups.
This Over is as high as -120 at DraftKings, so I’ll grab the FanDuel price tag to win $9.62 on a $10 wager.
📊 Live Santa Clara vs. Gonzaga odds
📺 How to watch Santa Clara vs. Gonzaga
- Date: Thursday, Jan. 8
- Tipoff: 11:30 p.m. ET
- Location: McCarthy Athletic Center (Spokane, Wash.)
- TV: ESPN2
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