Gonzaga at St. Mary’s Betting Pick, Prediction & TV Info

We have a great basketball game on Saturday, as the top team in the country goes on the road. The Gonzaga Bulldogs will take on the Saint Mary’s Gaels on Saturday at the McKeon Pavilion in Moraga California. The top ranked Gonzaga Bulldogs are 24-0 heading into their tilt on Thursday. The Bulldogs lead the West Coast Conference over Saint Mary’s. For the Gaels, they are having a fantastic season as well. The Gaels have won six straight games, since their loss to Gonzaga the first time. Saint Mary’s comes into the game with a 21-2 record. They are coming off a win over San Diego on the road. Gonzaga is a small favorite on the road in this game. The Bulldogs are -3.5 over Saint Mary’s in the college basketball odds.

Gonzaga at St. Mary’s Betting Pick, Prediction & TV Info

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— Saint Mary’s Gaels (@smcgaels) February 10, 2017

When: Saturday, February 11, 2017. 8:15 pm ET Where: McKeon Pavilion, Moraga, CA. TV: ESPN Radio: Gonzaga / St. Mary’s Stream Option: WatchESPN NCAAB Odds: Gonzaga -3.5

Why Bet on Saint Mary’s?

The Saint Mary’s Gaels have just two losses this season. The first was against Texas-Arlington, and then to Gonzaga. Saint Mary’s is led by the big man inside with Jock Landale. He is scoring more than 16 points per game, while Joe Rahon is dishing out 6 assists, and adding just shy of 9 points per game. The Gaels as a team are scoring 72.7 points per game. Saint Mary’s defense is one of the best in the country as well. The Gaels are allowing teams to score just 56.6 points per game, including just 27 in their most recent win. Saint Mary’s has been to the NCAA Tournament 8 times in school history, and have won 4 games overall in the tournament.

Why Bet on Gonzaga?

The first time these two teams played, the Gonzaga Bulldogs won 79-56 at home. The Bulldogs just had one game in conference play within 10 points, and that was on the road at Brigham Young. Gonzaga is scoring more than 85 points per game, while allowing opponents just over 61 per game. The defense for Mark Few’s team ranks 8th in the country. The Bulldogs are anchored offensively by Nigel Williams-Goss. The guard is scoring 15.6 points per game, while playing more than 31 minutes per game. Gonzaga is playing back to back road games at Loyola, then this game at Saint Mary’s. Following that, the Bulldogs are at home against San Francisco and Pacific.

Betting Pick & Score Prediction

The Saint Mary’s Gaels have one more chance to get a big win. The Gaels are likely heading to the NCAA Tournament, with a soft bubble. But, a win over Gonzaga would certainly be a massive win. There is likely another chance in the West Coast Conference tournament, but a win here would be huge. Look for a great crowd to support the home team. The Gonzaga Bulldogs have not been as battle tested in conference play as many of the other top teams. The Brigham Young Cougars had a chance last week at home, and Gonzaga came away with a win. In this one though, they come up a bit short, and lose their unbeaten record. The final bet for this game is the Saint Mary’s Gaels +3.5 over Gonzaga.