
St. Mary’s vs Gonzaga Prediction 2/1/25 College Basketball Picks Today
Gonzaga (16-6) vs. St. Mary's (19-3)
February 1, 2025 11:00 pm EDT
The Line: St. Mary's +1.5; Over/Under: 146.5
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In this article we will formulate a St. Mary’s vs Gonzaga prediction for this College Basketball game on Saturday, February 1st at University Credit Union Pavilion in Moraga, California. 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 (9-0) this season after they defeated Santa Clara by a score of 67-54 in their last game. St. Mary’s led 26-24 at halftime and they scored 41 points in the second half to pull away with the win. The Gaels shot 40.3% from the field, 30.8% on three pointers, and 75% on free throws in the game. Mitchell Saxen led St. Mary’s with 12 points and five rebounds, while Luke Barrett added 10 points and two rebounds in the game.
Prior to that win, the Gaels defeated Washington State by a score of 80-75 and San Francisco by a score of 71-51. St. Mary’s has won nine games in a row and they are the only undefeated team in WCC play. St. Mary’s has scored 76.2 points per game and they have allowed 61.0 points against per game, while also averaging 40.6 rebounds and 16.7 assists per game this season. Augustas Marciulionis is averaging 13.6 points, 2.5 rebounds, and 5.7 assists per game, while Paulius Murauskas is averaging 13.1 points, 8.9 rebounds, and 1.8 assists per game this year. St. Mary’s is shooting 46% from the field, 70.1% on free throws, and 34% on three pointers this season.
Gonzaga Bulldogs Betting Preview
The Gonzaga Bulldogs are 16-6 (7-2) this year after they defeated Oregon State by a score of 98-60 in their last game. Gonzaga led 50-30 at halftime and added 48 points in the second half for the blowout win. The Bulldogs shot 55% from the field, 52.9% on three pointers, and 85.2% on free throws in the game. Khalif Battle led Gonzaga with 23 points and three steals, while Graham Ike added 22 points and seven rebounds in the game.
Prior to that victory, the Bulldogs defeated Portland by a score of 105-62, but did lose to Santa Clara by a score of 103-99 before that. Gonzaga has split their last four games and they are currently second in the WCC standings with a 7-2 record. Gonzaga has scored 89.6 points per game and they have allowed 71.6 points against per game, while also averaging 39.5 rebounds and 19.9 assists per game this season. Graham Ike is averaging 17.3 points, 7.2 rebounds, and 1.5 assists per game, while Khalif Battle is averaging 12.7 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 1.5 assists per game this year. Gonzaga is shooting 50.2% from the field, 80.3% on free throws, and 36.7% on three pointers this season.
Why Saint Mary’s will beat Gonzaga
- Saint Mary’s has won each of its last 19 night games at University Credit Union Pavilion against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Saint Mary’s has won the first half in each of its last 19 night games at University Credit Union Pavilion against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Gonzaga’s last seven games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 158+ points.
- Each of Saint Mary’s’ last six home games have produced a total of 143 or fewer points.
St. Mary’s vs Gonzaga Prediction
These two teams are the top two teams in the WCC once again this season, so we should be in for another great game here. St. Mary’s is undefeated in conference play and they will be at home for this matchup. The Gaels have been much better offensively this season, but their defense has been elite, allowing just 61 points against per game. Gonzaga lost to Oregon State and Santa Clara in back to back games, but they have bounced back with two wins by margins of 38 and 42 points. The Bulldogs are shooting over 50% from the field and they are one of the highest scoring teams in the country. I think these two teams are very evenly matched and I think the game could go either way, but I will side with the better defensive team at home. Take St. Mary’s here.