An early season showdown features the No. 4 Kentucky Wildcats (3-1) going on the road to battle against the No. 2 Gonzaga Bulldogs (2-1) on Sunday evening. Gonzaga will look to get back to winning ways after suffering a lopsided loss against Texas in its last outing. Kentucky, meanwhile, is coming off an emphatic 106-63 victory over South Carolina State on Thursday.
Tip-off is set for 7:30 p.m. ET. The Bulldogs are four-point favorites in the latest Kentucky vs. Gonzaga odds from Caesars Sportsbook, while the over/under for total points scored is 155.5. Before locking in any Gonzaga vs. Kentucky picks, be sure to see the college basketball predictions and betting advice from SportsLine's proven computer model.
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Now, the model has set its sights on Kentucky vs. Gonzaga. You can head to SportsLine to see its picks. Here are several college basketball odds for Gonzaga vs. Kentucky:
- Kentucky vs. Gonzaga spread: Bulldogs -4
- Kentucky vs. Gonzaga Over-Under: 155.5 points
- Kentucky vs. Gonzaga money line: Bulldogs -180, Wildcats +155
- UK: The Over is 6-1 in Wildcats' last 7 neutral site games
- GONZ: The Bulldogs are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 Sunday games
- Kentucky vs. Gonzaga picks: See picks here
Why Kentucky can cover
Senior forward Oscar Tshiebwe is an elite rebounder both offensively and defensively. Tshiebwe has strong hands and understands positioning and leverage extremely well. The Congo native can be a double-double machine with his soft touch around the rim. Tshiebwe averages 14 points and 12.5 rebounds per game this season. On Nov. 15, he recorded 22 points and 18 rebounds.
Senior guard Sahvir Wheeler is the leading floor general for the Wildcats. Wheeler has great court vision and makes the right read in most cases. The Texas native isn't afraid to attack the lane and utilizes a nice floater. Wheeler leads the conference in assists (9.7) with 11 points per game. He's logged eight-plus assists in every game thus far.
Why Gonzaga can cover
Senior forward Drew Timme is an impactful player for the Bulldogs. Timme has been a good scorer in the low post with a smooth jumper from the midrange. The Texas native sets solid screens for his teammates while showing a good motor. Timme averages a team-high 20.7 points and eight rebounds per game. On Nov. 11, he racked up 22 points, 13 rebounds, and four assists.
Junior guard Julian Strawther is an athletic and skilled scorer in the backcourt. Strawther has good strength and can score off the dribble. The Nevada native excels at attacking the lane and finishing in the paint. He's second on the team in scoring (14) with 6.7 rebounds per game. On Wednesday, Strawther logged 13 points, six rebounds, and three assists.
How to make Gonzaga vs. Kentucky picks
The model has simulated Kentucky vs. Gonzaga 10,000 times and the results are in. The model is leaning Over, and it's also generated a point-spread pick that is hitting in well over 50% of simulations. You can only see the pick at SportsLine.
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