| MATCHUP | Pacific Boxers | Gonzaga Bulldogs |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 17-12 | 26-2 |
| Where | McCarthey Athletic Center, Spokane, WA | |
| When | Saturday, February 21, 2026 | |
| Time | 09:00 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
In this article, we will formulate a Pacific vs Gonzaga Prediction for this college basketball game on Saturday, February 21st. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this college basketball matchup.
Gonzaga Bulldogs Preview
The Gonzaga Bulldogs have a 26-2 overall record and a 14-1 record in the WCC. They are coming off an 80-59 road win against San Francisco and their previous three games were a 94-86 road win against Santa Clara, an 83-53 home win against Washington State and an 81-61 road win against Oregon State.
Offensively, Gonzaga averages 87.4 points per game, while allowing 66.9 points per game defensively. The Bulldogs shoot with 52% from the field and grab 40.9 rebounds per game, while dishing out 18.5 assists per game. They average 3.5 blocks per game and 9 steals per game defensively.
Graham Ike leads Gonzaga in scoring, with an average of 19.9 points per game, while shooting with 58% from the field and 76.8% from the free throw line, adding a team-high 8.6 rebounds. Braeden Smith leads the team in assists with 4 per game.
Pacific Tigers Preview
The Pacific Tigers have a 17-12 overall record and an 8-8 record in the WCC. They are coming off an 87-70 road loss against Washington State and their previous three games were a 72-61 home loss against Saint Mary’s, a 65-59 home win against Loyola Marymount and a 92-59 road win against Pepperdine.
Offensively, Pacific averages 74 points per game, while allowing 68.8 points per game defensively. The Tigers shoot with 47% from the field and grab 38.1 rebounds per game, while dishing out 15.3 assists per game. They average 2.3 blocks per game and 5.6 steals per game defensively.
Elias Ralph leads Pacific in scoring, with an average of 16.6 points per game, while shooting with 47.7% from the field and 88.3% from the free throw line, adding a team-high 6.8 rebounds. Jaden Clayton leads the team in assists with 6.1 per game.
Pacific Tigers @ Gonzaga Bulldogs Betting Trends: February 21, 2026
Why the Gonzaga Bulldogs will win
- Gonzaga has won each of its last 26 February home games as an AP-ranked team.
- Pacific has lost each of its last 12 Saturday night games against Conference opponents.
- Gonzaga has won the first half in each of its last 11 February home games as a top-15 AP-ranked team.
Why the Pacific Tigers will win
- The road team has won three of Gonzaga’s last four games.
- The road team has won the first half in three of Gonzaga’s last four games.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Pacific’s last seven road games have produced a total of 145+ points.
- Each of Gonzaga’s last four home games have produced a total of 144 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Gonzaga ranks 1st among Division 1 teams for field goals made per game this season (33.4).
- Gonzaga ranks 3rd among Division 1 teams for defensive rating this season (93.9).
- Pacific ranks 5th among Division 1 teams for opponent rebounds per game this season (29.2).
- Pacific ranks 10th among Division 1 teams for rebound percentage this season (56.6%).
Pacific vs Gonzaga Prediction
In this Pacific vs Gonzaga Prediction, Gonzaga is coming as -21 home favorites. Gonzaga has been the better team this season and have been red-hot lately with a 9-1 record in their last 10 games, 4-0 against the spread and have been undefeated at home. On the flip side, Pacific is 2-4 both straight up and against the spread in its last 6 games and have been dominated by Gonzaga in recent years, as they have lost all ten previous meetings. Gonzaga is a top-25 team both offensively and defensively and I expect them to get the job done at home and cover the spread.