Texas vs. Gonzaga odds, prediction: 2026 NCAA Tournament picks from proven model

The eleven-seeded Texas Longhorns face the third-seeded Gonzaga Bulldogs in the second round of the NCAA Tournament West Region on Saturday. Texas advanced by upsetting BYU 79-71 in the first round on Thursday, while Gonzaga downed Kennesaw State 73-64. The Longhorns (20-14), who placed 10th in the Southeastern Conference at 9-9, are 5-5 in their last 10 games. The Bulldogs (23-3), who finished first in the West Coast Conference standings at 16-2, are 12-1 against non-conference opponents this season. 

Tipoff from Moda Center in Portland, Oregon, is set for 7:10 p.m. ET. Gonzaga is a 6.5-point favorite in the latest Texas vs. Gonzaga odds, while the over/under for total points scored is 147.5. 

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The model has simulated Texas vs. Gonzaga 10,000 times and the results are in. The model is going Over on the total, and it also says one side of the spread hits over 50% of the time!

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