Kennesaw State Owls vs Gonzaga Bulldogs NCAAB Betting Pick & Prediction for 3/19

The Kennesaw State Owls will meet the Gonzaga Bulldogs in the NCAA Men’s Division I Basketball Tournament. This is a first-round game in the West Region. It will take place at the Moda Center in Portland, Oregon on Thursday, March 19, 2026, at 10:00 PM ET. Fans can catch the action on TBS.

The Owls enter the tournament as a 14 seed with a 21-13 record. They finished their Conference USA play with a 13-10 record. On the other hand, the 3 seed Gonzaga Bulldogs boast a 30-3 overall record and a 14-2 mark in the West Coast Conference. Gonzaga is ranked #12 in the AP poll.

Kennesaw State Owls vs Gonzaga Bulldogs Game Day Info

  • Sport: College Basketball
  • Teams: Kennesaw State Owls vs Gonzaga Bulldogs
  • Venue: Moda Center, Portland OR
  • Date: Thursday, March 19, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Gonzaga -20.5, Kennesaw State +20.5

Kennesaw State Owls Team Preview

The Kennesaw State Owls have shown strong performances in recent games. They secured a win against Louisiana Tech with a score of 71-60. RJ Johnson contributed 13 points, while Amir Taylor added 17 points in that game.

In the game against Sam Houston, the Owls won 79-73. RJ Johnson scored 20 points, and Frankquon Sherman added 17 points. Amir Taylor led the scoring with 23 points and had a field goal percentage of 72.7%.

Against Western Kentucky, the Owls won 96-87. Trey Simpson scored 26 points, making 8 of 13 field goals. Frankquon Sherman also performed well with 19 points and 10 rebounds.

Gonzaga Bulldogs Team Preview

The Gonzaga Bulldogs have a strong record this season. They hold an overall record of 30-3 and a conference record of 14-2. In their last two games, they secured wins against Santa Clara and Oregon State.

Offensively, Gonzaga scores 85.1 points per game, ranking 20th nationally. They have an impressive field goal percentage of 51.0, which ranks 5th. Their ability to rebound stands out, as they average 39.9 rebounds per game.

Graham Ike is a key player for the Bulldogs, averaging 19.7 points and 8.2 rebounds per game. Tyon Grant-Foster contributes with 11.2 points per game. Mario Saint-Supéry adds to the team’s strength with 8.6 points per game and a 43.4% three-point shooting percentage.

BTB Betting Pick

For the spread pick, Gonzaga is favored by 20.5 points. With their strong offensive stats, including 85.1 points per game and a 51.0% field goal percentage, they are likely to cover the spread. The projected score is Gonzaga 88, Kennesaw State 64, supporting Gonzaga -20.5.

For the over/under pick, the line is set at 154.5 points. Kennesaw State scores 83.4 points per game, while Gonzaga scores 85.1 points per game. The projected total score is 152, suggesting a pick for the under 154.5.