{"id":214668,"date":"2026-03-21T20:29:08","date_gmt":"2026-03-21T20:29:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/214668\/"},"modified":"2026-03-21T20:29:08","modified_gmt":"2026-03-21T20:29:08","slug":"texas-vs-gonzaga-prediction-picks-odds-for-tonights-march-madness-game","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/214668\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas vs Gonzaga Prediction, Picks & Odds for Tonight’s March Madness Game"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The No. 11 seed Texas Longhorns look to continue their Cinderella run as they take on the No. 3 seed Gonzaga Bulldogs in the second round tonight.<\/p>\n

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The Longhorns beat NC State in the First Four before upsetting BYU in the opening round, and my Texas vs. Gonzaga predictions are backing them in the Round of 32.<\/p>\n

Here are my best free March Madness picks<\/a> for this West Region contest on Saturday, March 21.<\/p>\n

Tip-off is set for 7:10 p.m. ET from the Moda Center in Portland, with the game airing on TBS and truTV.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Texas vs Gonzaga predictionWho will win Texas vs Gonzaga?<\/p>\n

Texas: The Gonzaga Bulldogs<\/a> barely held off tiny Kennesaw State in the first round, and the Texas Longhorns<\/a> are a far bigger threat.<\/p>\n

The Zags are favored due to their higher-rated defense. However, the Longhorns’ experience, offensive firepower, and power conference pedigree have me backing them as live dogs.<\/p>\n

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Texas vs Gonzaga best bet: Texas +6.5 (-110)<\/p>\n

The Longhorns’ biggest weakness is their 3-point defense (35.4%) and tendency to foul (307th in opponent FT rate). However, Gonzaga attempts threes at one of the lowest rates in the country while ranking just 277th in FT rate.<\/p>\n

On the other side of the floor, the Zags have impressive defensive stats, but that’s puffed up by weak competition in the West Coast Conference.<\/p>\n

They struggled to defend more athletic teams earlier in the season, and Texas has a highly efficient offense. Gonzaga doesn’t have a wing capable of locking up Dailyn Swain or a rim protector to contain Matas Vokietaitis.<\/p>\n

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Since the start of January, the Zags are 345th in the country in 3PT% (29.7%) and 335th in 3-point rate (31%).<\/p>\n

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Texas vs Gonzaga same-game parlay<\/p>\n

Matas Vokietaitis (15.7 ppg, 62 FG%) is often his own worst enemy since he tends to get into foul trouble, which can limit his minutes. However, he committed just two fouls against BYU, and the Zags do a poor job of attacking the rim and drawing contact.<\/p>\n

If the Longhorns get a productive game from Vokietaitis and cover, they’ll almost certainly eclipse their low team total.<\/p>\n

Gonzaga hasn’t faced many quality attacks this season, but has allowed 85+ points to Michigan, Alabama, Santa Clara, and Portland. The Zags even surrendered 82 points to Big Ten doormat Oregon, with Nate Bittle dominating inside.<\/p>\n

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Texas vs Gonzaga SGP<\/p>\n

Matas Vokietaitis Over 14.5 points<\/p>\n

Texas team total Over 70.5<\/p>\n

Our Big Dance SGP: Hook em’ Horns<\/p>\n

Crazier things happen in March than a high-scoring power conference squad upsetting a mid-major champ.<\/p>\n

Let’s shift our Texas bet to the moneyline and back Swain to drop 4+ dimes, which he has done in five straight games.<\/p>\n

Texas vs Gonzaga SGP<\/p>\n

Matas Vokietaitis Over 14.5 points<\/p>\n

Dailyn Swain Over 3.5 assists<\/p>\n

Texas team total Over 70.5<\/p>\n

Texas vs Gonzaga odds<\/p>\n

Spread: Texas +6.5 (-110) | Gonzaga -6.5 (-110)<\/p>\n

Moneyline: Texas +200 | Gonzaga -245<\/p>\n

Over\/Under: Over 147.5 (-110) | Under 147.5 (-110)<\/p>\n

Texas vs Gonzaga betting trend to know<\/p>\n

The Longhorns have gone Over their team total in 17 of their last 25 games (+7.70 Units \/ 27% ROI). Find more college basketball betting trends<\/a> for Texas vs. Gonzaga.<\/p>\n

How to watch Texas vs Gonzaga<\/p>\n

Location<\/p>\n

Moda Center, Portland, OR<\/p>\n

Date<\/p>\n

Saturday, March 21, 2026<\/p>\n

Tip-off<\/p>\n

7:10 p.m. ET<\/p>\n

TV<\/p>\n

TBS, truTV<\/p>\n

Texas vs Gonzaga key injuries<\/p>\n

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