Monday's NCAAB Free Pick: Gonzaga -5.5

St. Mary's vs. Gonzaga, 03/11/2013 21:00 EDT, Score: 51 - 65

Point Spread: -5½/-108 Gonzaga

Sportsbook: 5Dimes

Result: Win

Monday's NCAAB Free Pick: Gonzaga -5.5

While it can be difficult to beat a team three times in the same season, I believe Gonzaga is up to the challenge. The Bulldogs two wins in the regular season over St. Mary's are nice, but this is the one that really matters to them. Gonzaga lost 74-78 in overtime against the Gaels in last year's WCC Championship Game. The key here is that Gonzaga has been getting better and better, which was evident in the most recent meeting between these two teams. After narrowly escaping with a 83-78 home win over the Gaels, Gonzaga went on the road and easily beat St. Mary's 77-60. The Gaels may be able to keep this one close early, but I look for Gonzaga to take control in the second half and win this game by double-digits. BET GONZAGA!