Gonzaga Bulldogs at Saint Mary's Gaels Betting Preview/Prop Pick

The regular season comes to a close for both of these teams, desperate to win their final game. As they head into the arena, each of these teams knows how vital this game is to their year.

The Gonzaga Bulldogs went nearly undefeated this season at 24-2. In the conference, they're 13-0; a win here equals 14-0 in the WCC. The Saint Mary's Gaels won't go down without a fight today.

Saint Mary's Gaels have a talented roster and a team that is currently 23-6. They're also second in the WCC, following closely behind Gonzaga. Unfortunately, they're 11-3 in the conference, so they can't overtake the No.1 spot.

However, they can deal Gonzaga a loss and tarnish their undefeated record tonight. So, between these two WCC powerhouses, who should you pick?

Gonzaga Bulldogs: The No.1 offense sets to face Saint Mary's

Out of all the teams in college basketball, the Gonzaga Bulldogs offense reigns supreme. On average, the Bulldogs put up 89.5 points per game, nearly NBA numbers.

Perhaps one of the most impressive things about this offense is how well they can shoot from beyond the arc. Ranking 20th in college basketball, the Gonzaga Bulldogs have shot 37.96% from the 3PT line.

This offensive prowess is backed by a stifling defense that allows only 64.92 points per game. Saint Mary's will have their work cut out for them when they face Gonzaga.

However, the Gonzaga defense has Matthias Tass of Saint Mary's to worry about as well. Tass leads the team in points per game and field-goal percentage. Let's take a look at Saint Mary's Gaels.

Saint Mary's Gaels: Not a flashy team, but one that wins

For Saint Mary's, the importance isn't about scoring a ton of points; it's about winning games. This year, the Gaels only average 69.69 points per game, not a very high average at all.

However, they've still been able to win 23 games and 11 games in the WCC. They've done this by focusing more on defense. In fact, they have one of the best defenses in college basketball.

The Gaels allow an average of 59.48 points per game, ranking ninth in college basketball. This team is primed for a big win, especially because of their defense.

The question is, can they get one of these wins against the best team in their conference. The stakes are even higher because it's the final game of the regular season. So, who should you pick for tonight's game?

Our pick for the Gonzaga Bulldogs at Saint Mary's Gaels

Although we love the fight of Saint Mary's Gaels, we think the Bulldogs will take this one. They come in as heavy favorites here, but they're 4-1 ATS on the road. In their last ten games against Saint Mary's, they've gone 9-1, with a 6-3-1 ATS record. 

Between these two teams, the Bulldogs are the better pick. They have a lethal offense and a defense to back them up. We'd also recommend taking the under in this game, especially with these two defenses. 

DunkelIndex Free Pick: Gonzaga Bulldogs, UNDER

Prop Pick

St. Mary’s (-115) UNDER 66.5 Points

St. Mary’s is averaging 69.7 points per game on offense, which ranks No. 219 in the nation. Gonzaga is allowing an average of 64.9 points per game on defense, which ranks No. 57 in the nation. Scores have gone UNDER in five of the Bulldogs’ last six games overall.

With Dunkel predicting a Gonzaga win by the score of 81-56, take the Gaels (-115) to finish UNDER their Vegas team total of 66.5 points against the Bulldogs.

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