Texas vs Gonzaga Prediction, Picks & Odds | 21 Mar 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: Texas vs Gonzaga

No. 11 Texas Longhorns face No. 3 Gonzaga Bulldogs in this NCAA Tournament Second Round matchup at Moda Center in Portland, with tip-off scheduled for 18:10 on Saturday, March 21.

We expect Gonzaga to cover the -5.5 line on the spread. This is a really good number and that’s why we’re playing the Bulldogs at -120 to overcome Texas Longhorns.

The Texas Longhorns (20-14, 10th in SEC) beat the Brigham Young Cougars 79-71 in the First Round.

The Gonzaga Bulldogs (31-3, 1st in WCC) progressed to the Second Round with a 73-64 win over the Kennesaw State Owls.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The last head-to-head saw Texas claim a 93-74 win over Gonzaga.

NCAAB Regular Season	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Gonzaga	30-3	2809	2178	631	20-0	10-3	2W
Texas	18-14	2681	2458	223	13-7	5-7	3L

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Texas vs Gonzaga Prediction & Picks

Approach Texas vs Gonzaga fully prepared with our expert match prediction, likely correct score outcome and a hand-picked bet builder designed for value.

Game Prediction

Bet on Gonzaga against the spread, with an attractive line of -5.5 that the favorites get the job done. There are odds of -120 that are currently on offer for this Second Round contest.

We put solid research behind every basketball pick, starting with recent form and a clear read on injuries. From there, key college hoops stats and advanced metrics help complete the picture and support smarter betting decisions.

Key Texas vs Gonzaga stats:

• The -5.5 line has been covered by Gonzaga in 7 consecutive games at home.
• The -5.5 line has been covered by Gonzaga in 19 of their last 20 games at home.
• The -5.5 line has been covered by Gonzaga in 9 of their last 10 games.

Gonzaga -5.5 Probability

According to the latest odds, our pick has a 54.6% chance of delivering a return. However, our analysts think that the probability is close to 60% taking all factors into consideration. The wager can be recommended for this precise reason.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Texas 73 - 81 Gonzaga

A 81-73 win for the Bulldogs is clearly a risky bet although this could be an exciting correct score option where there’s the chance to enjoy a huge potential return.

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Texas vs Gonzaga Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Gonzaga are -263 favorites and that means a 72% chance of winning this NCAA Tournament game according to the Moneyline betting odds with the sportsbooks. Texas Longhorns are the underdogs at +200 and they’re regarded as least likely to win.

6.5 is the spread and 146.5 is the total points line. A Total wager relates to the number of points that will be scored overall. There’s an opportunity to bet Over 146.5 at -122.

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Moneyline

Texas

+200

Gonzaga

-263

Point Spread

Texas +6.5

-112

Gonzaga -6.5

-118

Total Points

Under 146.5

-108

Over 146.5

-122

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Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Texas Stats

Gonzaga Stats

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games

Moneyline

• 9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 games

Point Spread

• +5.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games

Point Spread

• -5.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 9 of the last 10 games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 158.70 pts in the previous 10 games
• Over 147.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 78.30 pts and allowed 80.40 pts in the last 10 games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 140.10 pts in the previous 10 games
• Over 147.5: Covered in 1 of the previous 10 games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 77.40 pts and allowed 62.70 pts in the last 10 games

NCAAB Regular Season Table Select Season 2025/20262024/20252023/20242022/20232021/20222020/20212019/2020

West Coast	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Gonzaga	30-3	2809	2178	631	20-0	10-3	2W
Saint Mary's	27-5	2502	2066	436	18-1	9-4	1L
Santa Clara	26-8	2817	2463	354	16-3	10-5	1L
Seattle	20-13	2373	2211	162	15-5	5-8	1L
Pacific	18-15	2399	2271	128	13-3	5-12	1L
Oregon State	17-16	2347	2447	-100	13-8	4-8	1L
San Francisco	17-16	2464	2414	50	11-6	6-10	1L
Loyola Marymount	15-17	2376	2306	70	10-10	5-7	2L
Portland	14-19	2426	2582	-156	12-6	2-13	1L
San Diego	12-21	2458	2570	-112	9-8	3-13	1L
Washington State	11-20	2435	2495	-60	9-8	2-12	4L
Pepperdine	9-23	2312	2546	-234	7-10	2-13	1L

Southeastern	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Florida	26-7	2864	2376	488	18-3	8-4	1L
Arkansas	26-8	3058	2723	335	20-3	6-5	5W
Vanderbilt	26-8	2936	2557	379	15-3	11-5	1L
Alabama	23-9	2935	2671	264	15-6	8-3	1L
Georgia	22-10	2874	2533	341	15-6	7-4	1L
Tennessee	22-11	2622	2289	333	16-5	6-6	1L
Texas A&M	21-11	2807	2546	261	14-5	7-6	1L
Missouri	20-12	2549	2411	138	15-4	5-8	3L
Kentucky	21-13	2746	2510	236	16-6	5-7	1L
Texas	18-14	2681	2458	223	13-7	5-7	3L
Oklahoma	19-15	2813	2621	192	13-5	6-10	1L
Auburn	17-16	2730	2620	110	14-6	3-10	1L
LSU	15-17	2606	2512	94	10-9	5-8	4L
Ole Miss	15-20	2656	2664	-8	9-9	6-11	1L
Mississippi State	13-19	2484	2618	-134	9-10	4-9	6L
South Carolina	13-19	2398	2447	-49	11-8	2-11	1L

• Overall = Overall Wins-Losses
• PF = Total Points For
• PA = Total Points Against
• N. Pts = Point Differential
• Home = Home Record
• Away = Away Record
• Strk = Current Streak

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