St. Mary’s vs Santa Clara Prediction 2/11/25 College Basketball Picks Today

In this article, we will formulate a St. Mary’s vs Santa Clara prediction for this College Basketball game on Tuesday, February 11th at the 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 21-4 (11-1) this year after they defeated Oregon State by a score of 63-49 in their last game. St. Mary’s led 30-19 at halftime and was able to score 33 points in the second half to secure the win. The Gaels shot 53.1% from the field, 37.5% on three-pointers, and 55.6% on free throws in the game. Augustas Marciulionis led St. Mary’s with 18 points and 10 assists, while Mitchell Saxen added 15 points and seven rebounds in the game. 

Prior to that win, the Gaels lost to San Francisco by a score of 65-64 but did beat Gonzaga by a score of 62-58 before that. St. Mary’s has won 11 of their last 12 games and they are currently first in the WCC standings with an 11-1 record. St. Mary’s has scored 74.6 points per game and they have allowed 60.5 points per game, while also averaging 39.9 rebounds and 16.3 assists per game this season. Augustas Marciulionis is averaging 13.8 points, 2.6 rebounds, and 6.0 assists per game, while Paulius Murauskas is averaging 12.5 points, 8.4 rebounds, and 1.6 assists per game this year. St. Mary’s is shooting 45.8% from the field, 68.4% on free throws, and 33.3% on three-pointers this season. 

Santa Clara Broncos Betting Preview

The Santa Clara Broncos are 17-9 (9-4) this season after they defeated San Diego by a score of 93-70 in their last game. Santa Clara led 48-36 at halftime and added 45 points in the second half in the blowout win. The Broncos shot 58.2% from the field, 52.4% on three-pointers, and 66.7% on free throws in the game. Elijah Mahi led Santa Clara with 28 points and seven assists, while Adama-Alpha Bal added 15 points and five assists in the win. 

Prior to that game, the Broncos defeated Portland by a score of 97-50 and Pacific by a score of 83-49. Santa Clara has won five of their last seven games and they are currently fourth in the WCC standings with a 9-4 record. Santa Clara has scored 80.9 points per game and they have allowed 72.3 points per game, while also averaging 38.1 rebounds and 16.8 assists per game this season. Adama-Alpha Bal is averaging 13.7 points, 2.7 rebounds, and 3.2 assists per game, while Christoph Tilly is averaging 12.9 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 1.8 assists per game this year. Santa Clara is shooting 47% from the field, 73% on free throws, and 36.5% on three-pointers this season. 

Why Saint Mary’s will beat Santa Clara

• Saint Mary’s has won each of its last 20 night games at University Credit Union Pavilion against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Santa Clara has lost eight of its last nine games at University Credit Union Pavilion.
• Saint Mary’s has won the first half in each of its last 20 night games at University Credit Union Pavilion against non-AP-ranked opponents.

St. Mary’s vs Santa Clara Prediction 

Santa Clara comes into this matchup on a three-game winning streak, but they will be on the road in this contest. The Broncos are shooting 47% from the field this year and they have scored 93+ points in each of their last two games. St. Mary’s only has one conference loss so far this year, which came on the road against San Francisco. The Gaels have been just average offensively, but they are allowing 60.5 points per game, so their defense has carried them. St. Mary’s has allowed 60 points or fewer in each of their last five home games and they already have a 67-54 win over Santa Clara a few weeks ago. Take the Gaels at home here.