| MATCHUP | Washington State Cougars | St. Mary's Gaels |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 8-10 | 16-2 |
| Where | University Credit Union Pavilion, Moraga, CA | |
| When | Saturday, January 10, 2026 | |
| Time | 05:00 PM EST | |
| TV | CBSSN | |
Saint Mary’s Gaels Preview
Saint Mary’s Gaels have a 15-2 record this season and are tied for 2nd place in WCC. They have a 10-0 home record and are coming off a 93-76 home win against Seattle. Their previous three games were a 78-57 home win against Portland, a 72-45 away win against Pepperdine and a 78-73 away win against Loyola Marymount.
Offensively, Saint Mary’s averages 79.4 points per game, while allowing 63.9 points per game defensively. The Gaels shoot with 47% from the field and grab 40.1 rebounds per game, while dishing out 15.0 assists per game. They average 3.6 blocks per game and 5.6 steals per game defensively.
Paulius Murauskas leads Saint Mary’s in scoring, with an average of 19.3 points per game, while shooting with 49.1% from the field and 82.2% from the free throw line. Andrew McKeever is the team’s leading rebounder with 9.1 per game, while Joshua Dent adds a team-high 5.1 assists per game.
Washington State Cougars Preview
Washington State Cougars have an 8-9 record this season and are tied for 4th place in WCC. They have a 1-4 oad record and are coming off an 81-67 home win against Oregon State. Their previous three games were a 78-76 home win against Loyola Marymount, a 69-55 away loss against Seattle and a 67-62 away win against Portland.
Offensively, Washington State averages 74.8 points per game, while allowing 75.2 points per game defensively. The Cougars shoot with 46% from the field and grab 36.3 rebounds per game, while dishing out 12.1 assists per game. They average 3.3 blocks per game and 5.6 steals per game defensively.
Ace Glass leads Washington State in scoring, with an average of 15.5 points per game, while shooting with 47% from the field and 87.3% from the free throw line. Eemeli Yalaho is the team’s leading rebounder with 6.1 per game, while Jerone Morton adds a team-high 2.5 assists per game.
Washington State Cougars @ Saint Mary’s Gaels Betting Trends: January 10, 2026
Why the Saint Mary’s Gaels will win
- Saint Mary’s has won each of its last 19 games at University Credit Union Pavilion.
- Saint Mary’s has won the first half in 37 of its last 39 games at University Credit Union Pavilion against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Why the Washington State Cougars will win
- Washington State has won five of its last six games.
- Washington State has won the first half in five of its last six games.
Total Points Facts
- Seven of Washington State’s last eight day games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 148+ points.
- Ten of Saint Mary’s’ last 12 games against Conference opponents at University Credit Union Pavilion have produced a total of 138 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Saint Mary’s ranks 1st among Division 1 teams for free throw percentage this season (80.7%).
- Saint Mary’s ranks 2nd among Division 1 teams for opponent rebounds per game this season (28.8).
- Washington State ranks 25th among Division 1 teams for opponent rebounds per game this season (30.6).
Washington State vs Saint Mary’s Prediction
In this Washington State vs Saint Mary’s Prediction, Saint Mary’s is coming as -15.5 home favorites. Saint Mary’s has been the far better team this season, with just two defeats in their 17 games played and have also been undefeated in their ten home games. They are 3-0 against the spread in their last three games and are better both on the offensive and the defensive end, with a dominating +15.5 point differential this season and the 12th-best defense in the whole country. Take Saint Mary’s to win comfortably at home today and cover the spread.