In this article, we will formulate a Gonzaga vs Saint Mary’s betting prediction for this college basketball showdown on Tuesday, March 12th at the Orleans Arena. We will take a look at:
-The Gonzaga Bulldogs recent form and recent player performance
-The Saint Mary’s Gaels recent form and recent player performance
-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for today’s game between Gonzaga and Saint Mary’s.
Saint Mary’s Dominated on Monday
Saint Mary’s faced off against Santa Clara on Monday, and it was a dominant victory. Santa Clara scored 79 points, including 46 points in the second half on the way to the victory. Alex Ducas had another strong game putting up 21 points, four rebounds, and four assists. Saint Mary’s on the season is averaging 74.4 points while their defense is giving up 58.7 points per game. Aidan Mahaney has been the top player averaging 13.7 points while shooting 38.4 percent from the field and 34.9 percent from behind the three point line.
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Gonzaga Offense Looked Good on Monday
Gonzaga faced off against San Francisco on Monday, and the offense was sure impressive. Gonazga put up 89 points, and although they weren’t exactly dominant in the first half, they sure looked good in the second half. As good as the offense was good, the defense wasn’t exactly great, and that is going to need to be good here. Gonzaga on the season is averaging 85.6 points while their defense is giving up 68.7 points per game. Graham Ike has been the top player for Gonzaga and he is averaging 16.9 points while shooting 62 percent from the field and 35.7 percent from behind the three point line.
Saint Mary’s vs Gonzaga Betting Prediction
When these two teams faced off on March 2nd it was Gonzaga that was able to secure the 70-57 victory. In this game, Saint Mary’s offense is going to be better. Gonzaga’s defense really struggled on Monday with the defense and Saint Mary’s offense is going to run up the score here. Gonzaga will still score too, but Saint Mary’s is going to keep it close. Back Saint Mary’s against the spread.