Mount Saint Marys Mountaineers vs Quinnipiac Bobcats Betting Picks & Predictions

Game outlook

In a highly anticipated matchup, two top teams in the WCC standings, the San Francisco Dons and the Gonzaga Bulldogs, will face off on Thursday night. The Bulldogs have an impressive winning streak against the Dons, having beaten them 27 consecutive times. The game will take place in Spokane, with Gonzaga hosting at the McCarthey Athletic Center at 9:00 p.m. EDT. Despite Gonzaga's dominance, the betting favorite for the game is Quinnipiac, opening at -5. The betting line has remained unchanged, leaving uncertainty regarding whether Gonzaga will continue their winning streak or if the Dons will finally break it.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Mountaineers +180 | Bobcats -219

Spread: Mountaineers +5 (-110) | Bobcats -5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 152 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Quinnipiac will win straight-up is 69%.

Mount Saint Marys Mountaineers

The San Francisco Dons recently suffered a defeat against Saint Mary's, the only undefeated team in the WCC. Despite their strong defensive performance throughout the season, giving up an average of 63.0 points per game, they allowed 77 points in this particular matchup. San Francisco's defense typically holds opponents to a field goal percentage of 40.9%, three-point percentage of 30.8%, and an average of 18.8 free throw attempts per game. They also excel in rebounding and turnovers, with a +6.3 rebounding margin and +2.8 turnover differential. Offensively, the Dons struggled to score against the Gaels, finishing with only 60 points. Normally, they average 79.0 points on 50.0% shooting, with a three-point percentage of 35.2% and a free throw percentage of 76.5%. Their leading scorer, Jonathan Mogbo, has the second-highest field goal percentage in the country. Despite the disappointing loss, San Francisco has the opportunity to bounce back quickly. On the other hand, Mount Saint Mary's ranks 266th in the power rankings and 239th in offense, averaging 72.53 points per game. Defensively, they allow an average of 70.53 points per game, placing them at 147th. The Mountaineers have a field goal percentage of 46.50%, free throw percentage of 70.45%, and three-point percentage of 33.43%. They average 35.06 rebounds per game and have 14.06 offensive assists and 15.00 turnovers per game. Defensively, Mount Saint Mary's allows a field goal percentage of 43.03%, free throw percentage of 75.21%, and three-point percentage of 31.92%. They average 33.29 defensive rebounds per game, along with 12.12 defensive assists and 14.12 turnovers per game.