No. 11 Texas wants to make program history Wednesday night at the Moody Center. Gonzaga vs. Texas betting analysis shows the Texas Longhorns don’t have a great history of success in their limited meetings with the Bulldogs. Gonzaga Bulldogs is 4-0 all-time against Texas, including a 86-74 win last season in Spokane.
Gonzaga Bulldogs’ stats show that they have already been tested this season. The Bulldogs grabbed a one-point win over Michigan State in a game played on an aircraft carrier.
When it comes to the Longhorns, they have taken a more delicate approach to start the season. Texas has yet to leave home and beat up on two mid-major programs to start the season.
This game will go a long way to seeing what Texas has and if the Bulldogs can win in an unfriendly environment.
Last Game Records
Gonzaga beat Michigan State 64-63 on Nov. 11 to improve to 2-0. Texas beat Houston Christian 82-31 on Nov. 10 to move to 2-0.
Gonzaga Bulldogs vs. Texas Longhorns Betting Analysis
No. 3 Gonzaga is ready for its first-ever trip to play Texas on the road. Previous NCAAB schedules show the Bulldogs have been good on the road. Gonzaga has won four past five and seven of its last ten true road games.
Zags in the Middle of a Tough Stretch
The Bulldogs, who previously beat Michigan State, will play Kentucky after its matchup with Texas.
The Bulldogs are led by veteran big man Drew Timme, averaging 22 points and 7.5 rebounds per game. Gonzaga vs. Texas betting analysis shows the Bulldogs’ offense attack may not be as deep as in years past.
Julian Strawther also averages 14.5 points per game for Gonzaga, while Malachi Smith scores 10 points per game.
The Bulldogs have gotten off to a slow start from the perimeter. Gonzaga only shoots 29 percent from the 3-point line, which ranks 273rd nationally.
Bulldogs’ Defense
Defensively, the Bulldogs have been OK thus far, limiting each of their first two opponents to 63 points. Gonzaga doesn’t let teams shoot well from the outside, limiting their opponents to 23.9 percent shooting.
Longhorns Better Be Ready for Jump in Competition
The Texas Longhorns injury report is light for its meeting with Gonzaga, which greatly benefits the Longhorns.
In two blowout wins over UTEP and Houston Christian, the Longhorns have been effective at getting out in transition, outsourcing their opponents 43-1 on the fastbreak. Tyrese Hunter leads Texas in scoring by averaging 14.0 points per game.
Sir’Jabari Rice (12.5 points per game) and Marcus Carr (11.5) are also scoring double figures for Texas.
Marcus Carr Performance
Carr is one of the college basketball players who have most benefitted from the transfer portal, landing in Texas after stops in Pittsburgh and Minnesota.
In the first few games, the Longhorns have been killing their opponents on the boards but will face much stiffer resistance from Gonzaga.
When it comes to NCAA basketball games today, this will be a meeting between two poor outside shooting teams.
The Longhorns are only shooting 19.4 percent from beyond the arc.
NCAAB Updates
- Gonzaga is 1-1 against the spread.
- Texas is 1-1 against the spread.
- The Bulldogs have seen the over go 1-1 in their games this season.
- The Longhorns have seen the over go 0-1-1.
- Gonzaga hasn’t played a road game yet this season.
- Texas is 2-0 straight up at home this season.
Gonzaga vs. Texas Betting Preview
NCAAB odds show that Texas is a 1.5-point favorite. The Longhorns are -127 on the money line, while Gonzaga is +104. The over/under has been set at 144 points.
Gonzaga Bulldogs vs. Texas Longhorns Betting Prediction
Undoubtedly, Chris Beard has been excellent, as good as the Longhorns. Gonzaga vs. Texas betting prediction shows a win here would be one of the biggest ones of his tenure.
The Bulldogs have been one of the best NCAA basketball teams over the past 20 years. The Longhorns have had their moments but haven’t been the program that Gonzaga is.
However, the Bulldogs’ roster isn’t as loaded as it was the past few seasons. Gonzaga may not be the juggernaut it once was. This is a good spot for Texas.
The Longhorns will ride the emotion and atmosphere at the Moody Center to their first-ever win over Gonzaga. This game will have a major impact on the college basketball standings.
NCAAB Pick: Longhorns -1 (-110)
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