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Gonzaga vs. Washington State prediction: Why Gonzaga is favored to win men's college basketball matchup [1/15/2026]
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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get Gonzaga vs Washington State predictions for college basketball Thursday.
Washington State will face the favored Gonzaga in men's college basketball action at Beasley Coliseum on Thursday, beginning at 10:00 PM ET.
Based on updated simulations, Dimers' proven college basketball model predicts Gonzaga as the most likely winner of the Gonzaga vs. Washington State game.
This article offers further insights into Thursday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
Gonzaga vs. Washington State prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using innovative machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the result of Thursday's NCAA basketball matchup between Gonzaga and Washington State 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model currently gives Gonzaga an 89% chance of defeating Washington State. Our predicted final score has Gonzaga winning 84-70.
According to our model, Washington State (+16.5) has a 55% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 155.5 points has a 52% chance of staying under.
Gonzaga vs. Washington State odds
We have researched the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Gonzaga | Washington State |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | -16.5 (-115) | +16.5 (-105) |
| Moneyline | -2000 | +1160 |
| Total | o155.5 (-108) | u155.5 (-105) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Gonzaga vs. Washington State picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best current odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Washington State +16.5 | -105 |
| Moneyline | Washington State | +1160 |
| Total | Under 155.5 | -105 |
According to our men's college basketball best bets, the top play to make on this game is Washington State +16.5 at the spread.
Gonzaga vs. Washington State game-day updates and essential details
Thursday's men's college basketball game between Washington State and Gonzaga at Beasley Coliseum is scheduled to commence at 10:00 PM ET.
- Who: Gonzaga vs. Washington State
- Date: Thursday, January 15, 2026
- Time: 10:00 PM ET/7:00PM PT
- Venue: Beasley Coliseum
Conclusion
We predict Gonzaga, with an 89% win probability, will likely beat Washington State on Thursday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Gonzaga vs. Washington State insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are sourced from up-to-date data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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Dave Garofolo uses sophisticated AI-driven analytics to make predictions and evaluate player performances in the NBA, MLB, NFL, NHL, NCAAM, and PGA TOUR tournaments, crafting insightful game and prop previews.
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