Santa Clara Broncos vs Gonzaga Bulldogs NCAAB Betting Pick & Prediction for 3/10

The Santa Clara Broncos will take on the #12 Gonzaga Bulldogs on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at 9:00 PM ET. This game will be held at the Orleans Arena in Las Vegas, NV. The game will be broadcast on ESPN, providing fans a chance to watch the action unfold.
The Gonzaga Bulldogs come into the game as the favorite, with a spread of -6.5. On the other side, the Santa Clara Broncos are the underdog, with a spread of +6.5. This West Coast Conference game will see Gonzaga aiming to defend their strong regular-season record of 29-3, while Santa Clara will look to challenge them with their 26-7 record.
Santa Clara Broncos vs Gonzaga Bulldogs Game Day Info
- Sport: College Basketball
- Teams: Santa Clara Broncos vs Gonzaga Bulldogs
- Venue: Orleans Arena, Las Vegas NV
- Date: Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 9:00 PM ET
- Betting Odds: Gonzaga Bulldogs -6.5 (-115), Santa Clara Broncos +6.5 (-105)
Santa Clara Broncos Team Preview
The Santa Clara Broncos have been performing well in their recent games. They secured a win against Saint Mary’s Gaels with a score of 76-71. Sash Gavalyugov led the team with 23 points and 6 assists in that game.
In the 2026 season, the Broncos have a solid record of 26-7. They are strong when playing at home with a 17-3 record, but their away record is 9-4. The team ranks 36th in points per game, averaging 83.5.
Elijah Mahi is a key player for the Broncos, contributing 14 points per game. Allen Graves and Jake Ensminger also play important roles, with Graves averaging 11.8 points and Ensminger grabbing 5.6 rebounds per game. Their teamwork and skills help boost the team’s overall performance.
Gonzaga Bulldogs Team Preview
The Gonzaga Bulldogs have had a strong season, finishing with a 29-3 record. They have been unbeatable at home, going 21-0. Their latest game was a victory over Oregon State, winning 65-56.
Graham Ike has been a key player for Gonzaga. In the recent win against Oregon State, he scored 24 points and grabbed 11 rebounds. His performance has been consistent, with an average of 19.9 points and 8.4 rebounds per game this season.
The Bulldogs’ offense ranks well nationally, scoring 85.3 points per game. Their field goal percentage stands at 51.0%, placing them 6th in the country. However, their three-point shooting has been less effective, with only 6.6 made per game, ranking them 352nd.
BTB Betting Pick
The Gonzaga Bulldogs are favored by 6.5 points against the Santa Clara Broncos. Gonzaga scores 85.3 points per game, while Santa Clara scores 83.5. With Gonzaga’s strong field goal percentage at 51.0%, they can cover the -6.5 spread. The projected score is Gonzaga 88, Santa Clara 80.
The total for the game is set at 163.5 points. Both teams have high-scoring offenses, with Gonzaga at 85.3 points per game and Santa Clara at 83.5. This game is likely to go over the total. The projected combined score is 168 points.