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Saint Mary's Gaels heavily favored to dominate Washington State Cougars in West Coast Conference showdown

The Washington State Cougars will face off against the Saint Mary's Gaels in a West Coast Conference showdown on Saturday, February 15, 2025. The Gaels previously defeated the Cougars 80-75 as 5.5-point road favorites. Saint Mary's is currently favored to win by 15.5 points according to the line. Stay tuned for more NCAAB picks for this loaded Saturday card.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Cougars +825 | -1400
• Spread: Cougars +15.5 (-110) | -15.5 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 140 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that St. Marys will win straight-up is 93%.

Washington St. vs St. Marys Stats

Washington St. Cougars

The Washington State Cougars recently ended a five-game losing streak by defeating Pepperdine 87-86, with senior Ethan Price making a crucial game-winning block. Price and fellow senior Dane Erikstrup had strong performances, contributing to the team's 50.0% shooting percentage. The Cougars have multiple players scoring in double figures, led by junior guard Nate Calmese with 16.2 points per game. In terms of rankings, Washington State is number 97 in the NCAA NET Rankings, with solid offensive statistics but weaker defensive numbers. Their performance this season has resulted in a power ranking of 311, with a 16-10 record. The team excels in field goal shooting but struggles with turnovers defensively.

St. Marys Analysis

The Saint Mary's Gaels have rebounded from a recent defeat with impressive victories over Oregon State and Santa Clara. Led by senior guard Augustas Marciulionis, the team has been performing well on both ends of the court, with a strong offense and solid defense. They currently rank 20th in the NCAA NET Rankings and have a power ranking of 32. Despite some weaknesses in free throw shooting, the Gaels have a strong overall performance and are a force to be reckoned with in college basketball.

Saint Mary's Dominant Defense Favors Success Against Washington State

In a January matchup, Washington State relinquished a 10-point lead to Saint Mary's. Despite both teams shooting just over 57 percent from the field, the Gaels outrebounded the Cougars 24-18 and limited them to just four offensive rebounds. Washington State has shown strength in scoring but has struggled defensively throughout the season. On the other hand, Saint Mary's boasts one of the top defensive units in the nation and possesses the offensive capabilities to exploit Washington State's defensive weaknesses. With statistics showing Washington State excelling in 2-point percentage and Saint Mary's excelling in opponents' shooting percentage from inside the arc, the Gaels are favored to succeed against the spread. Saint Mary's defensive dominance is evident in leading the conference in several defensive categories. Recent trends also support Saint Mary's, with a 9-3 ATS record compared to Washington State's 1-5 ATS performance in their recent contests.

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