Who’s Playing

Saint Mary’s @ Gonzaga

Regular Season Records: Saint Mary’s 25-6; Gonzaga 25-3

What to Know

The #1 Gonzaga Bulldogs and the #17 Saint Mary’s Gaels are set to clash at 9 p.m. ET March 8 at Orleans Arena in the fifth round of the West Coast Conference Tourney. Gonzaga will be seeking to avenge the 67-57 loss they suffered the last time these two teams played February 26th.

The Bulldogs earned some postseason bragging rights after a successful outing on Monday. They took their game against the San Francisco Dons 81-71. Gonzaga got their win on the backs of several key players, and it was center Chet Holmgren out in front picking up 17 points along with eight rebounds and six blocks. Holmgren has also now had at least three blocks in his past six games.

Meanwhile, the Santa Clara Broncos typically have all the answers at home, but on Monday Saint Mary’s proved too difficult a challenge. Saint Mary’s skirted past Santa Clara 75-72. The Gaels can attribute much of their success to guard Tommy Kuhse, who had 27 points in addition to five boards.

The Bulldogs are the favorite in this one, with an expected 13.5-point margin of victory. Now might not be the best time to take Gonzaga against the spread since they’ve let down bettors for the past two consecutive games.

Two stats to keep an eye on: Gonzaga enters the matchup with 88 points per game on average, which is the best in college basketball. But Saint Mary’s ranks ninth in college basketball when it comes to points allowed per game, with only 59.8 on average. These opposing strengths should make for an exciting matchup.

How To Watch

• When: Tuesday at 9 p.m. ET
• Where: Orleans Arena — Paradise, Nevada
• TV: ESPN
• Follow: CBS Sports App

Odds

The Bulldogs are a big 13.5-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 13.5-point spread, and stayed right there.

Over/Under: -105

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Series History

Gonzaga have won 14 out of their last 19 games against Saint Mary’s.

• Feb 26, 2022 – Saint Mary’s 67 vs. Gonzaga 57
• 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