Gonzaga vs Kennesaw State: Predictions and Odds for NCAA First Round
Gonzaga, the No. 3 seed, meets No. 14 Kennesaw State in the NCAA Tournament first round on Thursday. The matchup opens the 16-game first-round schedule.
Game details
Tip-off is set for March 19, 2026, at 10:00 p.m. The arena is the Moda Center in Portland.
TBS will broadcast the game nationally. Streaming is available on Fubo.
Expert predictions
Filmogaz.com reporters offered picks and forecasts for this matchup. These predictions reflect the NCAA First Round matchup.
- John Leuzzi — Gonzaga
- Ehsan Kassim — Gonzaga
- Austin Curtright — Gonzaga
- Craig Meyer — Gonzaga
Betting odds
Early market lines show Gonzaga as a heavy favorite. Below are the opening numbers reported.
- Opening moneyline: Gonzaga (-8000)
- Opening spread: Gonzaga (-18.5)
- Opening total: 157.5
How to watch
The game airs on TBS at the scheduled tip-off time. Subscribers can stream via Fubo.
Tournament timeline
This game is part of the 68-team field. The full schedule for the men’s 2026 NCAA Tournament follows.
- First Four: March 17-18
- First Round: March 19-20
- Second Round: March 21-22
- Sweet 16: March 26-27
- Elite 8: March 28-29
- Final Four: April 4
- National Championship: April 6
For Gonzaga vs Kennesaw State predictions and odds, check updated lines and expert analysis before placing wagers. Game-day developments can shift both forecasts and prices quickly.
