The No. 5 Texas Longhorns (1-0) and No. 1 Gonzaga Bulldogs (1-0) meet Saturday at the McCarthey Athletic Center in Spokane, Wash. Tip-off is scheduled for 10:30 p.m. ET. Below, we look at the Texas vs. Gonzaga odds and lines, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.
The Longhorns kicked off the season with a 92-48 rout and cover of Houston Baptist at home. Texas heads to Spokane looking for its first-ever win against Gonzaga after two previous losses.
The Bulldogs roughed up Dixie State 97-63 in the team’s opener, although they didn’t cover the 40 point line. Gonzaga had nine blocked shots, including seven by C Chet Holmgren as it cashed the Under.
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Texas at Gonzaga odds, spread and lines
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- Money line: Texas +265 (bet $100 to win $265) | Gonzaga -350 (bet $350 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Texas +7.5 (-110) | Gonzaga -7.5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 150.5 (O: -107 | U: -115)
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Texas at Gonzaga odds, lines, picks and predictions
Prediction
Gonzaga 83, Texas 72
Money line
Top-ranked Gonzaga (-350) will cost you more than three times your potential return, and that’s just too expensive, even in their home arena.
AVOID, and play the spread.
Against the spread
GONZAGA -7.5 (-110) is the lean in this Top 5 battle. The depth of the Bulldogs is impressive, and the frontcourt will dominate this game. Holmgren and F Drew Timme are studs who will be able to outplay the likes of Texas’ F Christian Bishop and company.
Over/Under
OVER 150.5 (-115) is the lean, ever so slightly. While the Under connected in the opener for both teams, we could see a healthy amount of points in this matchup.
Texas could also get an infusion of offense from F Dylan Disu (knee), the Vanderbilt transfer, if he’s able to suit up after missing the opener. He could return after practicing this week.
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