Offense meets defense when the Saint Mary’s Gaels (15-9, 6-3 WCC) visit Gonzaga to take on the No. 4 Bulldogs (22-2, 9-0 WCC). The game starts at 10 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 9, 2019, and will air on ESPN2.
Saint Mary’s Gaels at Gonzaga Bulldogs Betting Prediction
In the Gaels’ last matchup, they beat the Pacific Tigers, 78-66. The Gaels had a fantastic offensive rebounding percentage of 41.7 (above their season average of 31.6) and had a turnover percentage of 10.7 (better than their season average of 13.8). With 28 points on 7-for-14 shooting, Jordan Ford was the game’s leading scorer.
The Bulldogs won big over the San Francisco Dons in their last contest, 92-62. The Bulldogs made 22 of their 27 free throws (81.5 percent) and held the Dons to an offensive rebounding percentage of 24.4 (below their season average of 30.1). Brandon Clarke was the top scorer from either team with 20 points on 8-for-13 shooting from the field.
This matchup figures to be a shootout as a pair of the country’s best offenses face off. Gonzaga ranks first with 126.2 points per 100 possessions and Saint Mary’s is seventh (117.7).
After splitting two games last season, these teams will battle for the first time this year. In the last matchup, the Bulldogs won 78-65. The Bulldogs had a much better turnover percentage (5.3 vs. 12.6) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (36.8 vs. 29.4).
Saint Mary’s Gaels at Gonzaga Bulldogs ATS Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Gonzaga ranks 22nd in rebounds per game (39.9) while Saint Mary’s ranks 186th (34.6).
Bettings Trends:
The Gaels’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 4.6, down from 10.1 for the season.
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).
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