Saint Mary’s Gaels vs Gonzaga Bulldogs NCAAB Betting Pick & Prediction for 1/31

Saint Mary’s Gaels will travel to Spokane, WA, to play against the #6 ranked Gonzaga Bulldogs. The game will take place at the McCarthey Athletic Center on Saturday, January 31, 2026, at 10:30 PM ET. Fans can watch the action live on ESPN.

The Gaels come into this West Coast Conference game with a strong record of 19-3. They are 5-2 on the road this season. On the other hand, the Bulldogs hold an impressive 21-1 record and have remained unbeaten at home with a 16-0 record. The betting odds favor Gonzaga with a spread of -9.5, while Saint Mary’s is the underdog with a spread of +9.5.

Saint Mary’s Gaels vs Gonzaga Bulldogs Game Day Info

  • Sport: College Basketball
  • Teams: Saint Mary’s Gaels vs Gonzaga Bulldogs
  • Venue: McCarthey Athletic Center, Spokane WA
  • Date: Saturday, January 31, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Gonzaga Bulldogs Spread -9.5 (-115), Saint Mary’s Gaels Spread +9.5 (-110), Gonzaga Bulldogs MoneyLine -587, Saint Mary’s Gaels MoneyLine +393

Saint Mary’s Gaels Team Preview

Saint Mary’s Gaels have had a strong season so far with a record of 19-3. They have won five out of seven away games. Their recent game against Portland Pilots ended with a 75-69 win, where Paulius Murauskas scored 24 points.

The team scores an average of 78.6 points per game. Their field goal percentage is 46.7%, ranking them 108th. They are effective from the free-throw line, making 81% of their attempts, which places them 21st.

Key players include Paulius Murauskas, who averages 19.3 points and 7.4 rebounds per game. Joshua Dent also contributes with 13.3 points and 119 assists this season. Mikey Lewis adds 13.2 points per game, helping the Gaels maintain their winning record.

Gonzaga Bulldogs Team Preview

The Gonzaga Bulldogs have been on a strong run recently. They won their last game against the San Francisco Dons, 68-66. Jalen Warley stood out in that game with 19 points and a 70% field goal percentage.

Gonzaga holds a 21-1 record this season, showing dominance in the West Coast Conference. At home, they are undefeated with a 16-0 record. Their scoring averages are high, with 88.9 points per game, ranking them 17th in the nation.

The Bulldogs have solid player contributions, with Graham Ike averaging 18.1 points per game. Their field goal percentage is impressive at 51.7%, placing them 4th in the country. However, their free throw percentage needs improvement as it ranks 363rd at 69.0%.

BTB Betting Pick

The spread for the game is Gonzaga -9.5. Gonzaga scores 88.9 points per game, which is much higher than Saint Mary’s 78.6 points per game. With Gonzaga’s strong offense and Saint Mary’s weaker defense, Gonzaga is likely to cover the spread. The projected score is Gonzaga 90, Saint Mary’s 78.

The total for the game is set at 145.5. Combining Gonzaga’s high scoring and Saint Mary’s decent offensive numbers, the total points could exceed this line. With a projected score of Gonzaga 90, Saint Mary’s 78, the total would be 168. This suggests taking the over is a good choice.