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Saint Mary's Gaels Face Crucial Showdown Against Gonzaga as Bulldogs Seek Revenge and Favorite to Win

The Saint Mary's Gaels have been performing exceptionally well this season with a 24-4 overall record and a 14-1 conference record, positioning them at the top of the WCC standings. Their upcoming game against Gonzaga will be crucial as the latter seeks to avenge their previous loss to Saint Mary's. Gonzaga is favored to win with a -6.5 opening line that has remained stable.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: +220 | Bulldogs -275
• Spread: +6.5 (-110) | Bulldogs -6.5 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 142.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Gonzaga will win straight-up is 73%.

St. Marys vs Gonzaga Stats

St. Marys

The Saint Mary's Gaels have had a highly successful season, boasting a 24-4 overall record and a 14-1 conference record, placing them at the top of the WCC standings. The team is currently on a four-game winning streak and has the opportunity to clinch their second straight outright WCC regular-season title with two wins this week. Despite being ranked 20th in the country by KenPom, the Gaels have excelled defensively, allowing only 60.7 points per game, which ranks 4th in Division I. Key players such as Augustas Marciulionis, Paulius Murauskas, and Mitchell Saven have contributed significantly to the team's success. Offensively, the Gaels average 74.8 points per game while shooting 46.1% from the field and 33.2% from three-point range. Defensively, Saint Mary's allows opponents to shoot 40.44% from the field and 31.80% from three-point range. Overall, the Gaels are ranked 160 in offense and 5th in defense with a power ranking of 34.

Gonzaga Bulldogs Analysis

Gonzaga Bulldogs are currently ranked 10th in the nation according to KenPom, with a ninth-ranked offense and 39th-ranked defense. The team excels in key areas such as total rebounding percentage and assist-to-turnover ratio. Gonzaga has won their last five games, but still trails Saint Mary's in the WCC standings. With the regular season winding down, Gonzaga is projected as a No. 8 seed in Joe Lunardi's ESPN Bracketology. Leading the team in scoring and rebounding is Graham Ike, while Ryan Nembhard leads in assists and steals. Other key contributors include Khalif Battle and Braden Huff. Gonzaga leads the nation in field goal percentage at 50% and ranks 117th in three-point shooting at 35.4%. The team has a power ranking of 5, ranks 2nd in offense, and 111th in defense. Gonzaga averages 87.82 points per game and ranks highly in various offensive and defensive categories.

Gonzaga Favored to Win at Home Against Saint Mary's and Cover the Spread

In the upcoming matchup, Gonzaga holds the advantage of playing on their home court against Saint Mary's. With a deficit of two games in the WCC standings behind Saint Mary's, the Bulldogs must secure a victory to maintain their hopes for a regular season title. Gonzaga's formidable offense, boasting an average of 87.8 points per game and five double-digit scorers, provides them with a significant edge when playing at home. Considering these factors, it is anticipated that Gonzaga's proficient shooting skills will be pivotal in avenging their prior loss to Saint Mary's. Therefore, it is recommended to place a bet on Gonzaga to cover the spread in this match.

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