Pacific Tigers vs Gonzaga Bulldogs Picks and Prediction for Saturday, February 21, 2026

By: Jake Allman Published 02/21/2026, 01:25 AM ET

The Pacific Tigers head to Spokane to face the No. 11 Gonzaga Bulldogs in a West Coast Conference matchup at McCarthey Athletic Center. Tip-off is set for 9:00 PM ET on ESPN+. Pacific enters at 17-12 overall and 8-8 in WCC play, while Gonzaga sits at 26-2 and 14-1 in conference. ESPN’s matchup predictor gives Gonzaga a heavy edge, and the numbers back that up. Slam dunk your bets with our College Basketball picks.

Pacific Preview

Pacific comes in averaging 74.0 points per game while shooting 47% from the field. Elias Ralph leads the way with 16.6 points and 6.8 rebounds per game, and Jaden Clayton adds 6.1 assists as the primary playmaker. The Tigers have split the last five games, including an 87-70 road loss at Washington State and a 72-61 home loss to Saint Mary’s. Pacific averages 15.3 assists per game but gives up 68.8 points and allows opponents 7.9 made three-pointers per contest, which could be a concern in this spot.

Gonzaga Preview

Gonzaga continues to roll, averaging 87.4 points per game on 52% shooting from the floor. Graham Ike leads the Bulldogs with 19.9 points and 8.6 rebounds, coming off a 22-point effort in an 80-59 win over San Francisco. The Bulldogs have won four of the last five, including a 94-86 road win at Santa Clara and an 83-53 blowout of Washington State. Gonzaga holds opponents to 66.9 points per game and forces 9.0 steals per contest, turning defense into easy transition opportunities.

Gonzaga vs Pacific Prediction

The matchup leans heavily toward Gonzaga’s efficiency on both ends. The Bulldogs average 18.5 assists per game compared to Pacific’s 15.3, and the scoring gap is significant at over 13 points per game. Gonzaga’s 52% field goal mark against a Pacific team that allows quality looks from deep creates a clear edge, especially at home, where the Bulldogs are undefeated this season.

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Prediction: Gonzaga controls tempo and pulls away in the second half. Pacific can score in stretches, but the overall depth and efficiency favor the Bulldogs.

Final Score: Gonzaga 88, Pacific 70

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