Gonzaga vs Texas Odds, Prediction and Picks (Nov. 16)
- No. 2 Gonzaga face another testing nonconference game at Texas on Wednesday, November 16.
- The Bulldogs are a 0.5-point road underdog against the No. 12 Longhorns.
- Read below for Gonzaga vs Texas odds and prediction.
No. 2 Gonzaga (2-0) is a 0.5-point road underdog at Texas at 9:30 pm ET Wednesday on ESPN2. The Bulldogs are playing their first true non-conference road game since winning at No. 15 Arizona, 84-80, on Dec. 14, 2019.
No. 12 Texas (2-0) has won both its home games, by 15 points over UTEP in the opener and by 51 points over Houston Christian (formerly Baptist) the last time out last Thursday.
Gonzaga vs Texas Odds
| Team | Spread | Moneyline | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gonzaga Bulldogs | +0.5 (-106) | -105 | Over 143.5 (-110) |
| Texas Longhorns | -0.5 (-114) | -114 | Under 143.5 (-110) |
Odds from DraftKings Sportsbook on Nov. 15. Claim a DraftKings promo code.
The moneyline odds show Texas as a slight -114 favorite with Gonzaga coming back at -105. The over/under is sitting at 143.5.
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Neither Gonzaga nor Texas finished particularly well in 2021-22. Gonzaga was 4-2 SU and 1-5 ATS in its last six, failing to cover in any of its three NCAA tournament games while being eliminated by Arkansas in the Sweet 16. Texas finished 3-5 SU and 1-6-1 ATS, losing and failing to cover its only Big 12 tournament game and going 1-1 in the NCAA Tournament, losing to Purdue in the second round.
Gonzaga Set for Another NCAA Run
Give Gonzaga credit for its typically ferocious nonconference schedule. The Zags’ program is at a point where it probably does not need to schedule Michigan State, Texas, Kentucky, Baylor, Alabama and Purdue/West Virginia as it has this year, but the exposure is great, theTV money is even greater and the competition is something it does not face in league play.
The final 15 minutes, Gonzaga almost entirely abandoned their ball screen sets, which is very rare. Instead, they just gave the ball to Drew Timme in isolations and let him work. Drew Timme was directly responsible for Gonzaga's final 18 points and it led to a win. pic.twitter.com/j4HtQWKbwN
— Steven Karr (@SKarrG0) November 13, 2022
Forward Drew Timme, everyone’s preseason All-American, took over late in the 64-63 victory over Michigan State on the flight deck of an aircraft carrier in the San Diego harbor last Friday. Timme had 11 of his 23 points in the final 7:02 to help the Zags overcome a 12-point deficit. He added 13 rebounds. Timme had 37 points in the Bulldogs’ 86-74 victory over Texas at home in Spokane at this time last season.
For all Timme’s skill and experience around the hoop, 6’7 Julian Strawther may be the best NBA prospect on a team that once again is a top contender in the college basketball national championship odds. Strawther averaged 14.5 points and 7.0 rebounds and will take a larger role after the losses of hard-to-replace center Chet Holmgren and point guard Andrew Nembhard to the NBA draft. Returnee Rasir Bolton and transfers Malachi Smith and Efton Reid III chip in.
Texas Looks to Take Another Step Up
The Longhorns return leading scorers and preseason All-Big 12 players forward Timmy Allen and guard Marcus Carr, and they attempted to address a perceived deficit in athleticism by adding Iowa State transfer 6’0 point guard Tyrese Hunter, New Mexico State transfer guard Sir’Jabari Rice, and highly regarded 6’8 forward recruit Dillon Mitchell. Forward Dylan Disu will be a plus if he has overcome knee issues that limited him a year ago.
Absolutely love Texas’ Tyrese Hunter’s ability to play at different speeds, stop on an f’ing dime, and create space for clean looks. Really impressed me when I scouted him live last season. Poised for a big year pic.twitter.com/hArKayft3h
— NBA Draft Dude 🤙 (@CoreyTulaba) November 10, 2022
Texas Chris Beard preached doing the team-required dirty work during his successful run at Texas Tech, and the Longhorns bought in during his first season in Austin a year ago. Texas limited opponents to 41.7 percent shooting from the field, had a plus-3.4 turnover margin and a plus-4.0 assist margin. Mitchell will help improve a plus 1.1-rebounding margin.
Hunter was the Big 12 Freshman of the Year in 2021-22 and Rice was a three-time All-Western Athletic Conference selection.
Gonzaga vs Texas Prediction
The public loves Gonzaga so much that it is seldom a value play. The Bulldogs were 15-15-2 ATS a year ago, 4-2 ATS in true road games, with all of those coming in WCAC play. Texas coach Chris Beard put things in perspective after the Longhorns’ season opening victory over UTEP when he said, “college basketball is about players.” Gonzaga has another strong roster, but the Longhorns have a group that can compete. This is the first time Gonzaga has been an underdog since it beat Arizona in Tucson as a two-point dog in 2019.
- Pick: Texas -0.5 (-114)
- Season CBK: 4-1 ATS
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Jack has covered college and professional sports for various Arizona media outlets since the 1980s and has written for the Associated Press, USA Today and Baseball America, among others. He staffed the 2015-17 World Series and has staffed four Super Bowls.
