The NCAA’s top scoring team will be at home in McCarthey Athletic Center, when the fourth-ranked Gonzaga Bulldogs (22-2, 9-0 WCC) meet the Saint Mary’s Gaels (15-9, 6-3 WCC). The game can be seen on ESPN2 at 10 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 9, 2019.
Saint Mary’s Gaels vs. Gonzaga Bulldogs Betting Odds
Both teams were triumphant in their last game. The Bulldogs dismantled the San Francisco Dons 92-62, while the Gaels defeated the Pacific Tigers 78-66.
Saint Mary’s played a flawless game. They had a phenomenal offensive rebounding percentage of 41.7 (above their season average of 31.6) and a turnover percentage of 10.7 (better than their season average of 13.8). For those same stats, Pacific had marks of 19.2 and 15.4, respectively. Gonzaga, on the other hand, dominated every facet of their game. They had a fantastic free throw rate of 0.344 (above their season average of 0.280) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 34.3 (above their season average of 32.0). San Francisco was 0.075 and 24.4, respectively, for those same stats. Gonzaga was lifted by Brandon Clarke, who recorded 20 points, 16 rebounds and five blocks. Jordan Ford had a good outing for Saint Mary’s, contributing 28 points.
This series was highly contested last year. Each won one of the two games played against each other last season. The Bulldogs won the most recent game 78-65. The Bulldogs’ 5.3 turnover percentage was their largest advantage over the Gaels, who had a rate of 12.6. This will be the first game of the year between these two teams.
It might turn into a shootout as two of the country’s top offenses go head-to-head. Gonzaga ranks first with 126.2 points per 100 possessions and Saint Mary’s is seventh (117.7).
Saint Mary’s Gaels vs. Gonzaga Bulldogs Free Pick
Basketball Tip: SU Winner – Gonzaga, ATS Winner – Saint Mary’s, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Gonzaga ranks fifth in assists per game (18.6) while Saint Mary’s ranks 235th (11.3).
- The Gaels rank fourth in three pointers allowed per game (16.9) while the Bulldogs rank 127th (22.0).
- Gonzaga ranks 50th in steals per game (7.6) while Saint Mary’s ranks 116th (6.3).
- The Bulldogs rank fifth in blocks per game (5.7) while the Gaels rank 193rd (2.1).
- Gonzaga ranks 22nd in rebounds per game (39.9) while Saint Mary’s ranks 186th (34.6).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Bulldogs have scored an average of 91.4 points per game (0.1 above their season average) and allowed an average of 59.8 points per game (6.3 below their season average).
- The Gaels’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 4.6, down from 10.1 for the season.
