The Gonzaga Bulldogs take on the Portland Pilots in Portland, Ore. Tip-off is set for 10:00 p.m. EST on ESPN+.
Gonzaga is favored by -22 points on the spread with a moneyline of -8000. The total is set at 152.5 points.
Here’s my Gonzaga vs. Portland predictions and college basketball picks for February 4, 2026.
Gonzaga vs Portland Prediction
My Pick: Portland +22
My Gonzaga vs Portland best bet is on Portland to cover the spread. For all of your college basketball bets, be sure to find the best lines by using our live NCAAB odds page.
Gonzaga vs. Portland Odds
| Gonzaga Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-22 -110 | 152.5 -110o / -110u | -5000 |
| Portland Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+22 -110 | 152.5 -110o / -110u | +1600 |
- Gonzaga vs Portland spread: Gonzaga -22 (-112), Portland +22 (-107)
- Gonzaga vs Portland over/under: 152.5 (-110o / -110u)
- Gonzaga vs Portland moneyline: Gonzaga -8000, Portland +1700
Gonzaga vs Portland College Basketball Betting Preview
The Gonzaga vs. Portland matchup tonight has triggered one of our PRO betting systems, powered by Evan Abrams.
Portland enters this game reeling from a brutal 74-51 road loss to Pacific on January 28—a 23-point defeat that fits squarely in the system's "large defeat" window . That kind of blowout embarrassment lingers, sparking heightened motivation for the Pilots to respond in front of their home crowd against a perennial powerhouse like Gonzaga.
In conference play, these intraleague matchups allow for better scouting and familiarity. Portland knows Gonzaga's elite style well from prior meetings, including a 105-62 drubbing earlier this season, yet the urgency to prove themselves and avoid another lopsided result often translates to sharper execution, better ball security, and tougher defense early on.
Oddsmakers and public bettors heavily favor Gonzaga due to their dominance and ranking, inflating the spread to -22 and overlooking Portland's bounce-back potential off such a demoralizing loss. Top-ranked teams can sometimes look ahead or ease up against perceived weaker foes in familiar settings, creating spots where the underdog covers more than expected.
This system capitalizes on those undervalued, motivated home teams in conference play, delivering a consistent edge when the narrative screams blowout but the Pilots' pride and preparation push back harder than the line suggests.
My Pick: Portland +22
