Gonzaga vs Santa Clara Prediction 3/10/26 College Basketball Picks Today
Santa Clara (26-7) vs. Gonzaga (29-3)
March 10, 2026 9:00 pm EDT
The Line: Gonzaga -6.5; Over/Under: 162.5
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The Santa Clara Broncos and Gonzaga Bulldogs meet Tuesday in the college basketball WCC Tournament at the PeoplesBank Arena. Here’s a Gonzaga vs. Santa Clara prediction. This article will include a Gonzaga vs. Santa Clara pick.
Santa Clara Broncos Betting Preview
The Santa Clara Broncos beat Pacific and Saint Mary’s. Santa Clara has won 13 of its last 15 games.
The Santa Clara Broncos are averaging 83.5 points on 47 percent shooting and allowing 72.3 points on 44.8 percent shooting. Christian Hammond is averaging 15.6 points and 2.9 rebounds, while Elijah Mahi is averaging 14.1 points and 4.7 rebounds. Allen Graves is the third double-digit scorer and Sash Gavalyugov is dishing 2.6 assists. The Santa Clara Broncos are shooting 34.7 percent from beyond the arc and 74.3 percent from the free throw line. The Santa Clara Broncos are allowing 32.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 32.8 rebounds per game.
Gonzaga Bulldogs Betting Preview
The Gonzaga Bulldogs beat Oregon State and lost to Saint Mary’s. Gonzaga has won 29 of its last 32 games.
The Gonzaga Bulldogs are averaging 88.9 points on 51.1 percent shooting and allowing 68.5 points on 39.7 percent shooting. Graham Ike is averaging 19.7 points and 2.5 assists, while Braden Huff is averaging 17.8 points and 5.6 rebounds. Tyon Grant-Foster is the third double-digit scorer and Mario Saint-Supery is grabbing 2.7 rebounds. The Gonzaga Bulldogs are shooting 34 percent from beyond the arc and 69.9 percent from the free throw line. The Gonzaga Bulldogs are allowing 31.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 37.5 rebounds per game.
Why the Gonzaga Bulldogs will win
- Gonzaga has won each of its last 24 night games against non-AP-ranked opponents at a neutral venue.
- Gonzaga has won the first half in each of its last 16 games as an AP-ranked team against a non-AP-ranked team at neutral venues.
Why the Santa Clara Broncos will win
- Santa Clara has won 13 of its last 15 games.
- Santa Clara has won the first half in 28 of its last 37 games.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Santa Clara’s last 13 games at a neutral venue has produced a total of 163 or fewer points.
- Each of Gonzaga’s last six night games against non-AP-ranked opponents at a neutral venue has produced a total of 161 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Gonzaga ranks 1st among Division 1 teams for field goals made per game this season (32.7).
- Gonzaga ranks 2nd among Division 1 teams for point differential per game this season (+19.7).
- Santa Clara ranks 6th among Division 1 teams for field goal attempts per game this season (64.8).
- Santa Clara ranks 13th among Division 1 teams for field goals made per game this season (30.5).
Gonzaga vs Santa Clara Prediction
Gonzaga is going to be favored for obvious reasons and it beat Santa Clara twice this season. However, as I said yesterday, this isn’t the dominant Gonzaga team we’re used to seeing. Gonzaga has struggled with big numbers and that was the case yesterday against Oregon State. Santa Clara is an elite offensive team that moves the ball well, gets open shots nearly every possession and knocks down those shots. When hitting the three-ball, Santa Clara can beat anyone on any given night.
Santa Clara was on the bubble and probably earned a bid after last night’s win, but it’s also safer to just win the final to earn the automatic bid. Santa Clara is alive in this game. I’ll grab the points while sprinkling the ML.
