The Portland Pilots (5-10, 0-3 WCC) aim to break a three-game road losing skid at the No. 19 Gonzaga Bulldogs (10-4, 2-0 WCC) on Thursday, January 2, 2025 at 9:00 PM ET.

Gonzaga defeated Pepperdine 89-82 on the road last time out, and were led by Khalif Battle (21 PTS, 63.64 FG%) and Braden Huff (19 PTS, 90 FG%).

Portland lost on the road to Oregon State, 89-79, in its last game. Its top performers were A.Rapp (22 PTS, 58.33 FG%, 5-10 from 3PT) and Max Mackinnon (14 PTS, 66.67 FG%).

Get ready for this matchup with what you need to know ahead of Thursday’s college hoops action.

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Gonzaga Bulldogs vs. Portland Pilots

  • Game day: Thursday, January 2, 2025
  • Game time: 9:00 PM ET
  • TV: ESPN+
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NCAA Basketball Odds and Betting Lines

  • Spread: Gonzaga -34.5
  • Total: 159

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