NCAAB · Final

Gonzaga Dominates Kentucky in NCAAB Showdown

Friday, December 5, 2025, 7:00 PM ET · Bridgestone Arena

Gonzaga Bulldogs 94, Kentucky Wildcats 59, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Quick answers

Who won Gonzaga Bulldogs vs Kentucky Wildcats?

Gonzaga Bulldogs beat Kentucky Wildcats 94-59 at Bridgestone Arena on December 5, 2025.

Who was favored in Gonzaga Bulldogs vs Kentucky Wildcats?

Gonzaga Bulldogs were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -230 (about 70% implied). The favorite won.

In a decisive victory, the Gonzaga Bulldogs defeated the Kentucky Wildcats 94-59 at Bridgestone Arena. This game highlighted the contrasting fortunes of both teams, with Gonzaga improving their record to 9-1 while Kentucky fell to 5-5. The Bulldogs showcased their offensive prowess, averaging 86.9 points per game this season, while the Wildcats struggled defensively, allowing an average of 69.2 points per game.

Gonzaga entered the matchup with a strong recent form, having won 9 of their last 10 games, although they faced a setback in their previous outing against the Michigan Wolverines, losing 61-101. In contrast, Kentucky's recent performance has been inconsistent, with a 6-4 record in their last 10 games, including a loss to the North Carolina Tar Heels just days before this game.

At home, Kentucky has a record of 6-2, while Gonzaga remains undefeated on the road with a 3-1 away record. The teams had met previously in the current season, where Kentucky narrowly edged out Gonzaga 90-89 in a thrilling contest on December 8, 2024. However, in this rematch, Gonzaga's dominance was clear.

The injury report did not indicate any significant absences impacting either team for this game, allowing both squads to field their strongest lineups. The betting market reflected Gonzaga as the favorite, with DraftKings setting the spread at 5.5 points in favor of the Bulldogs, alongside a total of 159.5 points for the game.

The conditions at Bridgestone Arena were conducive to an exciting matchup, and Gonzaga took full advantage. Their scoring was led by a series of impressive plays in the second half, including a jumper by Braeden Smith that pushed the score to 88-55. Smith continued to contribute, finishing the game with multiple free throws and assists, showcasing his playmaking ability.

As the game progressed, Kentucky struggled to keep pace, unable to match Gonzaga's scoring output. The Wildcats managed to score only 59 points, significantly below their season average of 84.8 points per game. In the closing moments, Gonzaga's lead expanded, culminating in a final score of 94-59.

Overall, this game served as a stark reminder of Gonzaga's offensive capabilities and Kentucky's defensive vulnerabilities, setting the stage for both teams as they move forward in the season.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	GONZ -5.5	159.5 o -108 / u -112	Gonzaga Bulldogs -230 · Kentucky Wildcats +190

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Leaders

PointsOtega Oweh16Kentucky Wildcats
AssistsOtega Oweh5Kentucky Wildcats
ReboundsOtega Oweh5Kentucky Wildcats
PointsGraham Ike28Gonzaga Bulldogs
AssistsBraeden Smith6Gonzaga Bulldogs
ReboundsGraham Ike10Gonzaga Bulldogs

Recent form

Kentucky Wildcats

Last 10: 6-4Streak L184.8 scored · 69.2 allowed per game6-2 at home

L64-67vs North Carolina Tar HeelsDec 3
W104-54vs Tennessee Tech Golden EaglesNov 27
W88-46vs Loyola Maryland GreyhoundsNov 22
L66-83vs Michigan State SpartansNov 18
W99-53vs Eastern Illinois PanthersNov 15
L88-96at Louisville CardinalsNov 12
W107-59vs Valparaiso BeaconsNov 8
W77-51vs Nicholls ColonelsNov 5
L70-99at Alabama Crimson TideMar 15
W85-84vs Oklahoma SoonersMar 14

Gonzaga Bulldogs

Last 10: 9-1Streak L186.9 scored · 66.3 allowed per game3-1 away

L61-101at Michigan WolverinesNov 27
W100-61vs Maryland TerrapinsNov 26
W95-85at Alabama Crimson TideNov 25
W122-50vs Southern Utah ThunderbirdsNov 18
W77-65at Arizona State Sun DevilsNov 15
W90-63vs Creighton BluejaysNov 12
W83-68vs Oklahoma SoonersNov 9
W98-43vs Texas Southern TigersNov 4
W58-51at Saint Mary's GaelsMar 12
W85-76vs San Francisco DonsMar 11

Standings

Team	Overall	Games behind	In conference
Florida	27-8	-	16-2
Arkansas	28-9	3	13-5
Alabama	25-10	3	13-5
Vanderbilt	27-9	5	11-7
Tennessee	25-12	5	11-7
Texas A&M	22-12	5	11-7
Georgia	22-11	6	10-8
Kentucky	22-14	6	10-8
Missouri	20-13	6	10-8
Texas	21-15	7	9-9
Auburn	22-16	9	7-11
Oklahoma	21-16	9	7-11
Mississippi State	13-19	11	5-13
Ole Miss	15-20	12	4-14
South Carolina	13-19	12	4-14
LSU	15-17	13	3-15

Box score

Stat	Gonzaga Bulldogs	Kentucky Wildcats
Field goals	36-63	16-60
Field goal %	57	27
Three-pointers	9-18	7-34
Three-point %	50	21
Free throws	13-16	20-26
Free throw %	81	77
Rebounds	43	31
Offensive rebounds	10	12
Defensive rebounds	33	19
Assists	24	12
Steals	5	6
Blocks	1	0
Turnovers	9	11
Team turnovers	0	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	10	8
Fast-break points	8	11
Points in the paint	46	18
Fouls	18	17
Largest lead	37	0
Lead changes	0	0
Time in front	99	0

How the scoring went

2nd Half54-29Collin Chandler made Free Throw.
2nd Half54-30Collin Chandler made Free Throw.
2nd Half57-30Emmanuel Innocenti made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Braeden Smith.
2nd Half58-30Jalen Warley made Free Throw.
2nd Half59-30Jalen Warley made Free Throw.
2nd Half61-30Tyon Grant-Foster made Layup.
2nd Half61-33Jasper Johnson made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Malachi Moreno.
2nd Half61-36Trent Noah made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Collin Chandler.
2nd Half62-36Tyon Grant-Foster made Free Throw.
2nd Half63-36Tyon Grant-Foster made Free Throw.
2nd Half66-36Adam Miller made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Graham Ike.
2nd Half66-38Jasper Johnson made Layup. Assisted by Otega Oweh.
2nd Half66-40Denzel Aberdeen made Layup. Assisted by Trent Noah.
2nd Half68-40Braden Huff made Layup. Assisted by Graham Ike.
2nd Half68-42Malachi Moreno made Layup. Assisted by Jasper Johnson.
2nd Half68-43Malachi Moreno made Free Throw.
2nd Half69-43Braden Huff made Free Throw.
2nd Half69-44Otega Oweh made Free Throw.
2nd Half69-45Otega Oweh made Free Throw.
2nd Half72-45Mario Saint-Supery made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Braden Huff.
2nd Half74-45Graham Ike made Layup.
2nd Half74-48Collin Chandler made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Otega Oweh.
2nd Half77-48Adam Miller made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Emmanuel Innocenti.
2nd Half77-49Jasper Johnson made Free Throw.
2nd Half79-49Graham Ike made Layup. Assisted by Braden Huff.
2nd Half79-50Otega Oweh made Free Throw.
2nd Half79-51Otega Oweh made Free Throw.
2nd Half82-51Adam Miller made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Mario Saint-Supery.
2nd Half84-51Braden Huff made Layup. Assisted by Graham Ike.
2nd Half84-53Brandon Garrison made Layup. Assisted by Otega Oweh.
2nd Half86-53Braden Huff made Jumper.
2nd Half86-55Collin Chandler made Dunk. Assisted by Otega Oweh.
2nd Half88-55Braeden Smith made Jumper.
2nd Half90-55Jalen Warley made Jumper. Assisted by Braeden Smith.
2nd Half90-57Malachi Moreno made Dunk. Assisted by Denzel Aberdeen.
2nd Half91-57Braeden Smith made Free Throw.
2nd Half92-57Braeden Smith made Free Throw.
2nd Half94-57Jalen Warley made Layup.
2nd Half94-58Trent Noah made Free Throw.
2nd Half94-59Trent Noah made Free Throw.