Texas Longhorns vs Gonzaga Bulldogs NCAAB Betting Pick & Prediction for 3/21

The Texas Longhorns, seeded 11th, are set to play against the 3rd seed Gonzaga Bulldogs in the second round of the NCAA Men’s Division I Basketball Tournament. This game will take place at the Moda Center in Portland, Oregon, on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at 7:10 PM ET. The Longhorns, part of the Southeastern Conference, come into this postseason game with an 18-14 overall record and a 9-10 conference record.

On the other hand, Gonzaga Bulldogs, ranked 12th in the AP poll, have a strong season record of 30-3 and a 14-2 conference record in the West Coast Conference. In last year’s postseason, Texas lost to Xavier, while Gonzaga advanced past Georgia before losing to Houston. This game is crucial for both teams as they look to advance in the tournament.

Texas Longhorns vs Gonzaga Bulldogs Game Day Info

  • Sport: NCAA Men’s Division I Basketball
  • Teams: Texas Longhorns vs Gonzaga Bulldogs
  • Venue: Moda Center, Portland OR
  • Date: Saturday, March 21, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Gonzaga -7.5, Texas +7.5, Gonzaga MoneyLine -225, Texas MoneyLine +185, Over/Under 149.5 (-110)

Texas Longhorns Team Preview

The Texas Longhorns have shown strong offensive abilities this season. They score an average of 83.8 points per game, ranking them 32nd. They excel at free throws, making 19.8 per game, which is 7th best.

On defense, Texas struggles with fouls, committing 18.8 per game. Their steals per game are low at 5.8, placing them at 382nd. They also allow 10.9 turnovers per game, which ranks them 421st.

Key players include Dailyn Swain, who averages 17.8 points and 7.6 rebounds per game. Matas Vokietaitis adds 15.5 points and 6.8 rebounds. Tramon Mark contributes 13.5 points per game with a field goal percentage of 47.0%.

Gonzaga Bulldogs Team Preview

The Gonzaga Bulldogs have had a strong season so far. They have an overall record of 30 wins and 3 losses. In their conference games, they have won 14 out of 16.

Offensively, Gonzaga scores an average of 85.1 points per game. They have a high field goal percentage at 51.0%, ranking fifth. They also make 18.3 assists per game, placing them 13th in assists.

Defensively, Gonzaga averages 8.5 steals per game. They block about 3.7 shots each game. The team commits an average of 16.8 fouls per game.

BTB Betting Pick

For the spread, taking Texas at +7.5 is a good choice. Texas scores 83.8 points per game, and Gonzaga scores 85.1 points per game. Both teams are strong offensively, but Texas’s ability to keep games close makes the +7.5 spread favorable.

The over/under is set at 149.5. Both teams have high-scoring offenses, with Texas at 83.8 points per game and Gonzaga at 85.1 points per game. The combined projected score is 168.9, so the over is recommended for this game.