Texas vs Gonzaga Prediction 3/21/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

The Texas Longhorns and the Gonzaga Bulldogs meet Saturday in college basketball action from the Moda Center. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Texas Longhorns vs. Gonzaga Bulldogs prediction.

Texas Longhorns Recap

The Texas Longhorns come into this game looking to add on to their add on to their 79-71 win over BYU last time out.

Longhorns Looking For Another Upset

Dailyn Swain leads the Longhorns across the board with 17.7 PPG, 7.5 RPG and 3.4 APG while Matas Vokietaitis has 15.7 PPG with 6.9 RPG as well this season. Tramon Mark has 13.7 PPG with 3.4 RPG and 1.9 APG and Jordan Pope has 13.3 PPG with 2.1 RPG and 1.9 APG to cap off the group of double-digit scorers for Texas up to this point in the year. As a team, Texas is averaging 84.4 PPG on 49% shooting from the field, 35.3% from three and 74.9% from the foul line so far this season.

Gonzaga Bulldogs Recap

The Gonzaga Bulldogs come into this game looking to add on to their 73-64 win over Kennesaw State last time out to book their spot in the Round of 32.

Bulldogs Looking To Go Back To Sweet 16

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.

Texas Longhorns @ Gonzaga Bulldogs Betting Trends: March 21, 2026

Why the Gonzaga Bulldogs will win

• Gonzaga has won each of its last 20 March games as an AP-ranked team against a non-AP-ranked team.
• Gonzaga has won the first half in 17 of its last 18 games as an AP-ranked team against a non-AP-ranked team at neutral venues.

Why the Texas Longhorns will win

• Texas has won 13 of its last 14 day games against non-Conference opponents.
• Texas has won the first half in 22 of its last 23 day games played at neutral venues.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Gonzaga’s last eight games against the Southeastern Conference have produced a total of 151+ points.
• Each of Texas’ last eight day games at a neutral venue have produced a total of 150+ points.

Matchup/League Facts

• Gonzaga ranks 1st among Division 1 teams for field goals made per game this season (32.7).
• Gonzaga ranks 2nd among Division 1 teams for point differential per game this season (+19.7).
• Texas ranks 5th among Division 1 teams for free throws made per game this season (19.8).
• Texas ranks T7th among Division 1 teams for free throw attempts per game this season (26.4).

Texas Longhorns vs. Gonzaga Bulldogs Prediction

I’m on Gonzaga here. I get the case to be made for Texas here but Gonzaga for me is the better team and I just don’t think that the Longhorns are able to get it done for another round. The Bulldogs are still the better and more well coached team and I think that Gonzaga bags the win and cover here.

Chris Ruffolo's Pick: Gonzaga -6.5