Oregon State vs Gonzaga Prediction 3/9/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

The Oregon State Beavers and the Gonzaga Bulldogs meet Monday in college basketball action from the Orleans Arena. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s an Oregon State Beavers vs. Gonzaga Bulldogs prediction.

Oregon State Beavers Recap

The Oregon State Beavers come into this game looking to add on to their 78-77 win over San Francisco last time out.

Beavers Looking To Spring Massive Upset

Josiah Lake II leads the Beavers across the board with 13.1 PPG, 4.1 RPG and 4.1 APG while Isaiah Sy has 10.1 PPG with 4.5 RPG as the only other double-digit scorer for Oregon State up to this point in the year. Dez White has 9.6 PPG with 2.8 RPG and 2.2 APG while Johan Munch has 8.4 PPG with 5.2 RPG as well this season to lead Oregon State on the glass.. As a team, Oregon State is averaging 71.4 PPG on 42.9% shooting from the field, 35% from three and 76.9% from the foul line this season.

Why the Oregon State Beavers will win

– Oregon State has won seven of its last eight night games.
– Gonzaga has lost three of its last four March night games as an AP-ranked team.
– Gonzaga has lost the first half in each of its last three March games as a top-15 AP-ranked team.

Gonzaga Bulldogs Recap

The Gonzaga Bulldogs come into this game as the 1-seed, finishing the regular season at 28-3 overall including 16-2 in WCC conference play.

Bulldogs Looking For Appearance In Title Game In Final WCC Season

Graham Ike leads the Bulldogs in scoring and rebounding with 19.8 PPG and 8.4 RPG along with 2.5 APG while Braden Huff has 17.8 PPG with 5.6 RPG. Tyon Grant-Foster has 11.1 PPG with 5.1 RPG to cap off the trio of double-digit scorers for Gonzaga so far this season. Mario Saint-Supery has 8.7 PPG with 3.7 RPG and Davis Fogle has 8.2 PPG while Braeden Smith has 3.9 APG to lead the Bulldogs in assists so far this season. As a team, Gonzaga is averaging 86.9 PPG on 51.4% shooting from the field, 34.1% from three and 69.7% from the foul line this season.

Why the Gonzaga Bulldogs will win

– Gonzaga has won each of its last 23 night games against non-AP-ranked opponents at a neutral venue.
– Oregon State has lost eight of its last nine night games played at neutral venues.
– Gonzaga has won the first half in each of its last 15 games as an AP-ranked team against a non-AP-ranked team at neutral venues.

Total Points Facts

– Each of Gonzaga’s last 10 games against non-AP-ranked opponents at a neutral venue have produced a total of 151+ points.
– Each of Oregon State’s last four games have produced a total of 155+ points.

Oregon State Beavers vs. Gonzaga Bulldogs Prediction

I’m on Gonzaga here. I get the case to be made for Oregon State catching a boatload of points in this game, but I still think the Zags are the far better team in this matchup. Oregon State has gotten drilled against the top-tier teams in the conference in conference play, and I think even in a tournament semifinal, this game is no different. Give me the Zags.

Chris Ruffolo's Pick: Gonzaga -19.5