How to watch Gonzaga vs. Santa Clara: TV channel, NCAAB live stream info, start time

Who’s Playing

Santa Clara @ Gonzaga

Current Records: Santa Clara 18-9; Gonzaga 22-2

What to Know

Get ready for a West Coast battle as the Santa Clara Broncos and the #1 Gonzaga Bulldogs will face off at 9 p.m. ET Saturday at McCarthey Athletic Center. These two teams seek to continue their momentum from their previous wins.

Santa Clara sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with an 84-80 win over the Loyola Marymount Lions on Thursday. Guard PJ Pipes and guard Jalen Williams were among the main playmakers for the Broncos as the former had 19 points and the latter had 11 points and five assists along with five boards and three blocks.

Meanwhile, Gonzaga made easy work of the Pepperdine Waves on Wednesday and carried off an 86-66 victory. It was another big night for Gonzaga’s center Chet Holmgren, who posted a double-double on 18 points and 17 rebounds in addition to four blocks.

Santa Clara have to know they’ll be fighting an uphill battle given the 21.50 point spread they are up against. However, those who like betting on the underdog should be happy to hear that they are 4-2-1 against the spread when expected to lose.

Santa Clara is now 18-9 while the Bulldogs sit at 22-2. A couple offensive numbers to keep in mind before tip-off: The Broncos rank 11th in college basketball when it comes to field goal percentage, with 48.70% on the season. Gonzaga has displayed some offensive firepower of their own as they enter the matchup with 89.9 points per game on average, which is the best in college basketball.

How To Watch

• When: Saturday at 9 p.m. ET
• Where: McCarthey Athletic Center — Spokane, Washington
• TV: ROOT SPORTS
• Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
• Follow: CBS Sports App

Odds

The Bulldogs are a big 21.5-point favorite against the Broncos, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The oddsmakers were right in line with the betting community on this one, as the game opened as a 21.5-point spread, and stayed right there.

Over/Under: -110

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Series History

Gonzaga have won all of the games they’ve played against Santa Clara in the last eight years.

• Jan 15, 2022 – Gonzaga 115 vs. Santa Clara 83
• Feb 25, 2021 – Gonzaga 89 vs. Santa Clara 75
• Jan 30, 2020 – Gonzaga 87 vs. Santa Clara 72
• Jan 16, 2020 – Gonzaga 104 vs. Santa Clara 54
• Jan 24, 2019 – Gonzaga 98 vs. Santa Clara 39
• Jan 05, 2019 – Gonzaga 91 vs. Santa Clara 48
• Jan 20, 2018 – Gonzaga 75 vs. Santa Clara 60
• Dec 30, 2017 – Gonzaga 101 vs. Santa Clara 52
• Mar 06, 2017 – Gonzaga 77 vs. Santa Clara 68
• Feb 04, 2017 – Gonzaga 90 vs. Santa Clara 55
• Jan 19, 2017 – Gonzaga 88 vs. Santa Clara 57
• Jan 28, 2016 – Gonzaga 84 vs. Santa Clara 67
• Dec 31, 2015 – Gonzaga 79 vs. Santa Clara 77