St. Mary's Gaels (17-6) vs. Gonzaga Bulldogs (16-5)
February 3, 2024 10:30 pm EDT
The Line: Gonzaga Bulldogs -5; Over/Under: 138
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The Saint Mary’s Gaels and Gonzaga Bulldogs face off on Saturday in a college basketball showdown at the McCarthy Athletic Center. Let’s look at the betting matchup and give a free St. Mary’s vs Gonzaga prediction.
Huge Game for Saint Mary’s
Saint Mary’s can make quite the statement here if they were able to pick up a victory in this game. In the last game against Santa Clara, Saint Mary’s scored 82 points and they were able to win by five points. Augustus Marciulionis was the top player for the Gales putting up 20 points. Saint Mary’s on the season is averaging 72.9 points while their defense is giving up 58.4 points per game. Aidan Mahahaney is averaging 14.1 points while shooting 38.7 percent from the field and 34 percent from behind the three point line.
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Gonzaga Needs this Win
Gonzaga really needs to pick up a win here as they don’t have many chances the rest of the season to pick up quality wins. In the last game against Loyola Marymount, Gonzaga gave up only 58 points and they ended up winning by 34 points. Nolan Hickman had a strong game putting up 24 points, five assists, and three rebounds. Gonzaga on the season is averaging 85.3 points while their defense is giving up 68 points per game. Graham Ike has been the top player averaging 15.5 points while shooting 61.4 percent from the field and 41.7 percent from behind the three point line.
Saint Mary’s vs Gonzaga Betting Prediction
Saint Mary’s defense is giving up only 58.4 points per game and this Gonzaga team isn’t as good as in years past. Saint Mary’s offense is averaging 72.9 points and they are going to have no issue running up the score here. This Gonzaga defense has struggled against good teams and it’s going to happen again here. Saint Mary’s is going to get the job done here. Back Saint Mary’s against the spread.
