Gonzaga vs Houston Prediction, Bet Builder Tips & Odds

By Joseph Bolden, NCAAB Analyst | Published: 29 days ago | Last Updated: Mar 23, 02:37 | 4 min read

Gonzaga Bulldogs

Basketball INTRUST Bank Arena Sun 23 Mar 07:40

Houston Cougars

  1. Prediction
  2. Bet Builder
  3. Odds
  4. Player Props
  5. Team Stats
  6. Standings

Gonzaga to Cause Houston Problems

No. 8 Gonzaga Bulldogs (26-8, 16-4 WCC) play No. 1 Houston Cougars (31-4, 22-1 Big 12) in this Midwest Region second round game at INTRUST Bank Arena in Wichita, Kansas.

We’re expecting a spirited performance from Gonzaga which leads us to backing them against the spread when meeting Houston. The underdogs should be able to cover the +5.5 line where 1.83 can be found.

Each Team Won Previous Clash

Gonzaga Bulldogs won 89-68 against Georgia Bulldogs in their previous game.

Houston Cougars won 78-40 against SIU Edwardsville Cougars in their last game.

NCAAB Regular Season Overall PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
Houston 30-4 2523 1988 535 20-3 10-1 13W
Gonzaga 25-8 2859 2298 561 16-5 9-3 4W
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Expert College Basketball Analysis

Our college basketball handicappers study the latest form, while injuries can also affect the potential outcome. Before coming up with a verdict, we combine this data with the latest stats.

Key Gonzaga vs Houston stats:

  • The +5.5 line has been covered by Gonzaga in all of their last 5 games.
  • The +5.5 line has been covered by Gonzaga in 9 of their last 10 games.
  • The +5.5 line has been covered by Gonzaga in 5 consecutive games.

Gonzaga vs Houston Prediction

There’s some great value on the spread for this college showdown and we like the underdogs at +5.5. We’re happy to take Gonzaga with this advantage at 1.83.

If you want to secure a bigger potential payout on your wager, there’s the possibility to move the line. Take a look at the various prices and see which spread you think will be covered.

Gonzaga +5.5 Probability

The sportsbooks imply that our pick has a 54.6% prospect of winning. After careful examination, our analysts calculate this probability to be closer to 60%. It’s the reason why we are recommending this college basketball bet.

Our Pick

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Player Props

Nolan Hickman Over 9.5 Points 2.13 Bet365 logo

Nolan Hickman (Gonzaga) is available at 2.13 to total Over 9.5 points. We think this is the pick of the prop bets that are on offer when it comes to backing him on Player Points.

Latest Nolan Hickman Player Prop Odds

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Braden Huff Over 11.5 Points 1.86 Bet365 logo

Braden Huff (Gonzaga) can be wagered to score Over 11.5 points at 1.86. We’ll place a bet that he is able to cover an appealing total for this Player Points wager.

Latest Braden Huff Player Prop Odds

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Gonzaga vs Houston Bet Builder Tips

Spread Gonzaga +5.5
Totals Over 139.5
Player Points Nolan Hickman Over 9.5

We’ve compiled a same game parlay that includes Gonzaga +5.5 on the spread, along with Over 139.5 and Nolan Hickman (Gonzaga) to score Over 9.5 points.

Many betting sites now allow you to place a bet builder on each individual basketball game. It means that you can create a personalised wager at bigger odds, with there generally being no limit as to the number of picks.

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Correct Score Prediction

Gonzaga Gonzaga logo 71 - 72 Houston logo Houston

We’re expecting this to be a close game and we’ll take Houston to win 72-71. This is available at huge odds for those that want to have a speculative wager.

Gonzaga vs Houston Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the betting predictions and bet builder tips.

Latest Moneyline Odds Suggest Houston Victory

Houston are 1.49 favorites and that means a 67% chance of winning this college game according to the Moneyline betting odds with the sportsbooks. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, Gonzaga are trading at 2.68.

4.5 is the spread and 140.5 is the total points line. There are many ways to bet on basketball including the Totals. If you're keen on Over 140.5, this selection is available at 1.91.

In the Race to 20 Points betting, Houston are favorites and they can be backed at 1.57 to attain this total first. If you want to back Gonzaga, then odds of 2.25 can be found.

If you’re planning to place a bet on a college basketball contest, visit the betting sites and check out the wide range of team props and game lines. Find the lines which are the most attractive.

Betting Lines & Odds

LJ Cryer Favorite to Score the Most Points

LJ Cryer is the market leader to rack up the most points. You can back 1.97 that he gets Over 15.5 points. Alternatively, Under is trading at 1.80.

Player Points

Player Assists

Ryan Nembhard (Gonzaga)
Over 8.5
2.00
Under 8.5
1.77
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Milos Uzan (Houston)
Over 3.5
1.64
Under 3.5
2.20
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Graham Ike (Gonzaga)
Over 1.5
2.61
Under 1.5
1.47
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Player Rebounds

Graham Ike (Gonzaga)
Over 7.5
2.06
Under 7.5
1.73
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J'Wan Roberts (Houston)
Over 5.5
1.65
Under 5.5
2.18
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Khalif Battle (Gonzaga)
Over 4.5
2.24
Under 4.5
1.62
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Emanuel Sharp (Houston)
Over 3.5
1.91
Under 3.5
1.85
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Micro Betting

Micro betting is something that’s really popular with bettors, with college basketball fans essentially being able to wager in-game when it comes to score, player and team props. Check out the two-way lines where you can bet whether the next shot will be a Two-pointer or a Three-pointer.

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Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Gonzaga logo Gonzaga Stats

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Moneyline

  • 9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 games
  • 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

  • 10 wins and 0 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

Point Spread

Total Points

Total Points

NCAAB Regular Season Table Select Season

Big 12 Overall PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
Houston 30-4 2523 1988 535 20-3 10-1 13W
Texas Tech 25-8 2670 2230 440 17-4 8-4 1L
BYU 24-9 2672 2339 333 18-2 6-7 1L
Iowa State 24-9 2652 2246 406 17-2 7-7 1L
Arizona 22-12 2779 2463 316 15-5 7-7 1L
Kansas 21-12 2515 2286 229 15-3 6-9 1L
West Virginia 19-13 2181 2074 107 14-6 5-7 1L
Baylor 19-14 2523 2282 241 15-3 4-11 1L
Cincinnati 18-15 2328 2169 159 12-5 6-10 1L
TCU 16-16 2162 2199 -37 14-6 2-10 3L
Utah 16-16 2409 2310 99 15-5 1-11 3L
Kansas State 16-17 2337 2297 40 13-7 3-10 1L
UCF 16-17 2604 2657 -53 13-6 3-11 1L
Oklahoma State 15-17 2323 2448 -125 13-5 2-12 1L
Colorado 14-20 2377 2430 -53 12-7 2-13 1L
Arizona State 13-19 2366 2447 -81 8-10 5-9 5L
West Coast Overall PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
Saint Mary's 28-5 2426 2002 424 17-3 11-2 1L
Gonzaga 25-8 2859 2298 561 16-5 9-3 4W
San Francisco 24-9 2505 2273 232 18-3 6-6 1L
Santa Clara 20-12 2601 2331 270 13-5 7-7 1L
Oregon State 20-12 2441 2200 241 15-4 5-8 3L
Washington State 19-14 2601 2586 15 13-5 6-9 1L
Loyola Marymount 17-15 2279 2290 -11 13-6 4-9 1L
Portland 12-20 2334 2574 -240 9-10 3-10 2L
Pepperdine 13-22 2560 2681 -121 8-10 5-12 1L
Pacific 9-24 2295 2500 -205 6-11 3-13 5L
San Diego 6-27 2314 2629 -315 5-14 1-13 1L
  • Overall = Overall Wins-Losses
  • PF = Total Points For
  • PA = Total Points Against
  • N. Pts = Point Differential
  • Home = Home Record
  • Away = Away Record
  • Strk = Current Streak

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