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Gonzaga @ Saint Mary's

Current Records: Gonzaga 24-2; Saint Mary's 23-6

What to Know

The #23 Saint Mary's Gaels have been on the wrong side of a one-way rivalry with the #1 Gonzaga Bulldogs and are hoping to record their first win since March 12 of 2019. Saint Mary's and the Bulldogs will face off in a West Coast battle at 10 p.m. ET this past Saturday at University Credit Union Pavilion. The Gaels are out to keep their 15-game home win streak alive.

While not quite a landslide, the contest between Saint Mary's and the San Diego Toreros this past Thursday was still a pretty decisive one as Saint Mary's wrapped it up with a 60-46 victory on the road. Saint Mary's got double-digit scores from four players: guard Logan Johnson (14), forward Kyle Bowen (12), guard Tommy Kuhse (10), and forward Matthias Tass (10).

Meanwhile, Gonzaga had enough points to win and then some against the San Francisco Dons this past Thursday, taking their matchup 89-73. It was another big night for the Bulldogs' center Chet Holmgren, who dropped a double-double on 21 points and 15 boards along with six blocks. Holmgren has also now had at least three blocks in his past four games.

The Gaels have to know they'll be fighting an uphill battle given the 10.50 point spread they are up against. They have been good against the spread at home while Gonzaga has been good against the spread on the road, so something will have to give.

Saint Mary's is now 23-6 while Gonzaga sits at 24-2. A couple stats to keep an eye on: Saint Mary's enters the game with only 59.5 points allowed per game on average, good for ninth best in college basketball. But the Bulldogs rank first in college basketball when it comes to points per game, with 89.5 on average. We'll see which of these strengths -- offense or defense -- will win out.

How To Watch

  • When: Saturday at 10 p.m. ET
  • Where: University Credit Union Pavilion -- Moraga, California
  • TV: ESPN
  • Follow: CBS Sports App

Odds

The Bulldogs are a big 10.5-point favorite against the Gaels, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The oddsmakers were right in line with the betting community on this one, as the game opened as a 10.5-point spread, and stayed right there.

Over/Under: -110

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Series History

Gonzaga have won 14 out of their last 18 games against Saint Mary's.

  • Feb 12, 2022 - Gonzaga 74 vs. Saint Mary's 58
  • Mar 08, 2021 - Gonzaga 78 vs. Saint Mary's 55
  • Feb 18, 2021 - Gonzaga 87 vs. Saint Mary's 65
  • Jan 16, 2021 - Gonzaga 73 vs. Saint Mary's 59
  • Mar 10, 2020 - Gonzaga 84 vs. Saint Mary's 66
  • Feb 29, 2020 - Gonzaga 86 vs. Saint Mary's 76
  • Feb 08, 2020 - Gonzaga 90 vs. Saint Mary's 60
  • Mar 12, 2019 - Saint Mary's 60 vs. Gonzaga 47
  • Mar 02, 2019 - Gonzaga 69 vs. Saint Mary's 55
  • Feb 09, 2019 - Gonzaga 94 vs. Saint Mary's 46
  • Feb 10, 2018 - Gonzaga 78 vs. Saint Mary's 65
  • Jan 18, 2018 - Saint Mary's 74 vs. Gonzaga 71
  • Mar 07, 2017 - Gonzaga 74 vs. Saint Mary's 56
  • Feb 11, 2017 - Gonzaga 74 vs. Saint Mary's 64
  • Jan 14, 2017 - Gonzaga 79 vs. Saint Mary's 56
  • Mar 08, 2016 - Gonzaga 85 vs. Saint Mary's 75
  • Feb 20, 2016 - Saint Mary's 63 vs. Gonzaga 58
  • Jan 21, 2016 - Saint Mary's 70 vs. Gonzaga 67

Injury Report for Saint Mary's

No Injury Information

Injury Report for Gonzaga

  • Ben Gregg: Game-Time Decision (Ankle)
  • Kaden Perry: Game-Time Decision (Back)
  • Dominick Harris: Game-Time Decision (Foot)