St. Mary’s vs Gonzaga Prediction 1/31/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article we will formulate a St. Mary’s vs Gonzaga prediction for this College Basketball game on Saturday, January 31st at the McCarthey Athletic Center in Spokane, Washington. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

St. Mary’s Gaels Betting Preview

The St. Mary’s Gaels are 19-3 (8-1) this year after they defeated Portland by a score of 75-69 in their last game. St. Mary’s led 38-34 at halftime and they scored 37 points in the second half to escape with the win. The Gaels shot 45% from the field, 43% on three pointers, and 89% on free throws in the game. Paulius Murauskas led St. Mary’s with 24 points and nine rebounds, while Mikey Lewis added 15 points and two assists in the win.

Prior to that game, St. Mary’s defeated Oregon State by a score of 81-51, but lost to Santa Clara by a score of 62-54 before that. The Gaels have scored 78.6 points per game with 39.6 rebounds and 15.4 assists per game, while they have allowed 64.5 points against per game this season. Paulius Murauskas is averaging 19.3 points and 7.5 rebounds per game, while Joshua Dent is averaging 13.3 points and 5.4 assists per game for the Gaels. St. Mary’s is shooting 46.6% from the field, 81.0% on free throws, and 37.6% on three pointers this year. 

Gonzaga Bulldogs Betting Preview

The Gonzaga Bulldogs are 21-1 (9-0) this season after they defeated San Francisco by a score of 68-66 in their last game. Gonzaga led 36-25 at halftime, but they were outscored 41-32 in the second half in the close win. The Bulldogs shot 44% from the field, 17% on three pointers, and 50% on free throws in the game. Jalen Warley led Gonzaga with 19 points and four rebounds, while Davis Fogle added 15 points and nine rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that game, Gonzaga defeated Pepperdine by a score of 84-60 and Seattle by a score of 71-50. The Bulldogs have scored 88.9 points per game with 42.6 rebounds and 18.5 assists per game, while they have allowed 66.5 points against per game this season. Graham Ike is averaging 18.1 points and 8.8 rebounds per game, while Tyon Grant-Foster is averaging 11.5 points and 4.8 rebounds per game for the Bulldogs. Gonzaga is shooting 51.7% from the field, 69.0% on free throws, and 35.4% on three pointers this season. 

Why the Gonzaga Bulldogs will win

• Gonzaga has won each of its last 21 night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Saint Mary’s has lost each of its last five games against AP-ranked opponents at McCarthey Athletic Center.
• Saint Mary’s has lost the first half in 10 of its last 11 night games against Top 10 AP-ranked opponents.

Why the Saint Mary’s Gaels will win

• Saint Mary’s has won each of its last 10 night games following a road win.

Total Points Facts

• Sixteen of Saint Mary’s’ last 17 night games against the West Coast Conference have produced a total of 145 or fewer points.
• Each of the last seven night games between Saint Mary’s and Gonzaga have produced a total of 145 or fewer points.

St. Mary’s vs Gonzaga Prediction 

Gonzaga comes into this matchup undefeated in WCC play, but they nearly lost at home to San Francisco last time out. The Bulldogs have been playing without their top two scorers, but Ike is expected back for this game. St. Mary’s is 8-1 in conference play, but their last two road games haven’t been great. The Gaels are a better offensive team than they normally are and I think they can keep this game close, especially with Huff still sitting out for Gonzaga. Take the points with the Gaels here.

David Racey's Pick: St. Mary's +9.5