Gonzaga vs Saint Mary’s Prediction College Basketball Picks 3/12/24

Saint Mary’s Gaels Betting Preview

The Saint Mary’s Gaels recently beat San Diego and Pepperdine while losing to Gonzaga. The Saint Mary’s Gaels are averaging 74.3 points on 46.7 percent shooting and allowing 58.5 points on 39.1 percent shooting. Aidan Mahaney is averaging 13.7 points and 2.5 assists, while Augustas Marciulionis is averaging 12.4 points and 3.2 rebounds. Mitchell Saxen is the third double-digit scorer and Joshua Jefferson is dishing 2.3 assists. The Saint Mary’s Gaels are shooting 35.3 percent from beyond the arc and 68.2 percent from the free throw line. The Saint Mary’s Gaels are allowing 31.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 36.2 rebounds per game.

Gonzaga Bulldogs vs Saint Mary’s Gaels prediction

It's easy to get behind the Gonzaga Bulldogs because they've been there, done that. Gonzaga has also won 7 of the last 10 meetings against Saint Mary’s. However, the Saint Mary’s Gaels have closed the gap the last couple of years, and they beat Gonzaga on the road back in February. Saint Mary’s is extremely balanced with multiple guys who can take over offensively and one of the best defenses in the country. If there was a time for Saint Mary’s to flex its muscle and knock Gonzaga off its throne, it's here. That Saint Mary’s defense could be key with both teams playing on the end of a back to back. Assuming we're getting the Gaels in the underdog role, I'll grab the points.