Texas vs Gonzaga Predictions, 2026 March Madness Picks: Zags to Bounce Back?
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Key Points:
- The No. 11 Texas Longhorns face the No. 3 Gonzaga Bulldogs in the NCAA Tournament second round, with Gonzaga favored by 6.5 points and the total set at 146.5 points.
- Texas enters the game on a hot streak after winning their First Four and Round of 64 games, but they rely heavily on isolation offense and have struggled defensively, especially in forcing turnovers and creating impact plays.
- Gonzaga extended its NCAA Tournament win streak to 17 consecutive years but showed offensive struggles in a narrow win over Kennesaw State, shooting poorly from three-point range and relying heavily on post player Graham Ike.
- The matchup is expected to hinge on Gonzaga’s ability to improve its outside shooting
