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Gonzaga vs St. Mary’s Prediction 2/1/25 College Basketball Picks
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St. Mary's (19-3) vs Gonzaga (16-6)
February 1, 2025 at 11:00 PM EST
The Line: Betting Odds: St. Mary's +1.5 — Over/Under: 144.5
The Gonzaga Bulldogs and Saint Mary’s Gaels meet Saturday in college basketball action at the University Credit Union Pavilion. Here’s a Gonzaga vs Saint Mary’s Prediction. This article will include a Gonzaga vs Saint Mary’s Pick.
Gonzaga Bulldogs Betting PreviewÂ
The Gonzaga Bulldogs beat Portland and Oregon State, and they play Loyola Marymount, Pacific, and San Francisco next. The Gonzaga Bulldogs are averaging 89.6 points on 50.2 percent shooting and allowing 71.6 points on 42 percent shooting. Graham Ike is averaging 17.3 points and 1.5 assists, while Khalif Battle is averaging 12.7 points and 3.4 rebounds. Braden Huff is the third double-digit scorer and Nolan Hickman is grabbing 2.9 rebounds. The Gonzaga Bulldogs are shooting 36.7 percent from beyond the arc and 80.3 percent from the free throw line. The Gonzaga Bulldogs are allowing 30 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 35.8 rebounds per game.
Saint Mary’s Gaels Betting PreviewÂ
The Saint Mary’s Gaels beat Santa Clara and Washington State, and they play San Francisco, Oregon State, and Santa Clara next. The Saint Mary’s Gaels are averaging 76.3 points on 46 percent shooting and allowing 61 points on 40 percent shooting. Augustas Marciulionis is averaging 13.6 points and 5.7 assists while Paulius Murauskas is averaging 13.1 points and 8.9 rebounds. Luke Barrett is the third double-digit scorer and Mitchell Saxen is dishing 1.8 assists. The Saint Mary’s Gaels are shooting 34 percent from beyond the arc and 70.1 percent from the free throw line. The Saint Mary’s Gaels are allowing 32 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 37.5 rebounds per game.
Why the Saint Mary’s Gaels will win
- Saint Mary’s has won each of its last 11 games against the West Coast Conference.
Why the Gonzaga Bulldogs will win
- Gonzaga has won 22 of its last 25 games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Gonzaga’s last seven games has produced a total of 158+ points.
- Each of Saint Mary’s’ last six home games against non-AP-ranked opponents has produced a total of 143 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Saint Mary’s ranks 7th among Division 1 teams for opponent points per game this season (61.0).
- Saint Mary’s ranks 7th among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point field goal attempts per game this season (18.0).
- Gonzaga ranks 1st among Division 1 teams for field goals made per game this season (32.5).
- Gonzaga is the only team to rank in the top five for both field goal percentage and free throw percentage this season.
Gonzaga vs Saint Mary’s Injury Report
Saint Mary’s doesn’t have a player listed on its injury report. Gonzaga will continue to be without Steele Venters due to an Achilles injury.Â
Gonzaga vs Saint Mary’s Prediction
Gonzaga is usually going to get the benefit of the doubt in these spots, but this isn’t your typical Gonzaga team. Gonzaga not only has six losses on the season but is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games. Saint Mary’s has a well-balanced attack that’s led by a defense that’s top-10 in scoring and top-35 in field goal percentage. Saint Mary’s is always the team in the WCC that gives Gonzaga the most trouble, and the Gaels are 11-1 SU at home this season. Also, the underdog has outright won each of the last three games between Gonzaga and Saint Mary’s. Saint Mary’s hasn’t lost a game since December 22. The University Credit Union Pavilion will be jumping. Give me the free bucket in a game Saint Mary’s should win outright.
