Gonzaga vs Santa Clara Picks and Predictions for Saturday, February 14, 2026

By: Cameron Ross Published 02/14/2026, 02:15 AM ET

Gonzaga vs Santa Clara Information

The Gonzaga Bulldogs will be on the road Saturday night for the game in Santa Clara, CA, against the Santa Clara Bulldogs at 10:30 PM. Gonzaga is the number 12-ranked team in the nation with 24 wins and two losses this season, having won four of the last five, including two in a row after a 30-point victory against Washington State in their last outing. The Santa Clara Broncos stay home Saturday with 22 wins and five losses this season on a lengthy winning streak after a 12-point victory against Seattle last time out. Stay in the news with our College Basketball Picks.

Gonzaga Preview

The Gonzaga offense has been the team's biggest strength this season, averaging 87.4 points on 51% shooting. Defensively, Gonzaga is allowing 66.5 points per game this season, but has given up an average of 61.25 points per game over its last four wins. Graham Ike leads the Gonzaga offense this season with 19.7 points and 8.5 rebounds per game. Braden Huff is second on the team with 17.8 points, and Tyon Grant-Foster averages 11 points per game this season. Braeden Smith averages 5.8 points to go along with the team-leading 4.2 assists per game.

Santa Clara Preview

Offensively, Santa Clara is averaging 83.6 points on 47% shooting from the floor. Defensively, the Broncos have held their own, allowing 71.1 points per game this season. Christian Hammond leads the Santa Clara offense this season, averaging 16.4 points per game. Elijah Mahi averages 13.8 points, and Sash Gavalyugov is 4th on the team with 8.6 points per game. Big man Allen Graves averages 11.3 points and leads the team, pulling in seven rebounds per game.

Gonzaga vs Santa Clara Prediction

Both teams are playing good basketball coming into this matchup, as each looks to continue its climb in the conference standings. This is a matchup between the top two teams in the conference, so the winner will take control. Look for Gonzaga to continue to play well in this matchup, as they are better on both sides of the ball. Look for the Bulldogs to use their depth and size all over the floor to overwhelm Santa Clara for 40 minutes, leading to the win and cover on the road. Final Score Prediction, Gonzaga Bulldogs win and cover 86-79.

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