#1 Houston vs #8 Gonzaga Free Pick and Prediction – March 22
🏀 NCAAB Matchup! Can Houston cover -5? Our AI model breaks down the stats and trends for this exciting matchup! 🎯 Pick inside!
Tonight, #8 Gonzaga face off against #1 Houston in an NCAAB matchup at 8:39 PM EST. Bovada has Houston as -5 favorites with a total of 140.5 points. Can #8 Gonzaga pull off an upset against the red-hot #1 Houston, who hold a 88.6% win rate? Let’s break down the stats.
Game Details
- Matchup: #8 Gonzaga @ #1 Houston
- Date/Time: March 22, 2025, 8:39 PM EST
- Venue: Houston Home Arena
- Broadcast: TBD
Current Betting Lines (Bovada)
| Team | Spread | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Gonzaga | 5 (-105) | O 140.5 |
| Houston | -5 (-115) | U 140.5 |
Team Comparison and Key Stats
Gonzaga (Away)
- Record: 26-8-0 (76.5% )
- Team Ranking: #8
- Team Rating: 20.9
- ATS: 15-19-0 (44.1% )
- Over/Under: 20-13-1 (60.6% to Over)
- Away PPG: 83.2
- Away Opponents PPG: 71.8
Houston (Home)
- Record: 31-4-0 (88.6% 🟢)
- Team Ranking: #2
- Team Rating: 25.3
- ATS: 19-16-0 (54.3% )
- Over/Under: 14-20-1 (41.2% to Over)
- Home PPG: 76.5
- Home Opponents PPG: 53.2
Team Statistics Comparison
| Category | Gonzaga (Away) | Houston (Home) |
|---|---|---|
| Season Record | 26-8-0 | 31-4-0 |
| Win Rate | 76.5% | 88.6% 🟢 |
| Points Per Game | 86.7 (#2🟢) | 74.3 (#129) |
| Offensive Efficiency | 1.182 (#3🟢) | 1.132 (#22🟢) |
| Defensive Efficiency | 0.949 (#16🟢) | 0.882 (#1🟢) |
| Turnovers Per Game | 9.5 (#12🟢) | 9.2 (#6🟢) |
| True Shooting % | 119.1% (#9🟢) | 111.1% (#108) |
| 3-Point Shooting % | 35.1% (#104) | 39.6% (#4🟢) |
| Opponents 3-Point % | 29.9% (#12🟢) | 30.2% (#16🟢) |
| Recent PPG (Last 3) | 77.3 | 74.7 |
| ATS Record | 15-19-0 | 19-16-0 |
| ATS Cover % | 44.1% | 54.3% |
Betting Trends and Insights
- Gonzaga is 44.1% ATS in their last 10 road games.
- Houston has gone Over in 41.2% of their last 10 home games.
Prediction and Free Pick
Spread Pick: Houston -5
Confidence: ★★★☆☆
Our model suggests the favorite is likely to cover, winning by around 12.2 points.
Over/Under Pick: Over 140.5
Confidence: ★★☆☆☆
Expect a higher-scoring game with a total near 147.0.
Projected Final Score: ~147.0 total points.
Conclusion
The Gonzaga-Houston clash is set to deliver, and we’re backing Houston -5 as our free pick. Visit onlinewagerreview.com for more analysis and premium picks, or bet now at Bovada. Share your thoughts below—happy wagering!
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