Gonzaga vs. Saint Mary’s (CA) betting: College basketball preview for Jan. 31

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The No. 6 Gonzaga Bulldogs (21-1, 9-0 WCC) host the Saint Mary’s Gaels (19-3, 8-1 WCC) after winning 13 home games in a row. The Bulldogs are favored by 8.5 points in the matchup, which tips at 10:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 31, 2026. The matchup has a point total of 145.5.

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Gonzaga vs. Saint Mary’s (CA) betting lines

  • Gonzaga moneyline odds to win: -422
  • Saint Mary’s (CA) moneyline odds to win: +323
  • Spread: Gonzaga (-8.5)
  • Total: 145.5

Gonzaga statistics, trends and more

As the home team

  • When playing at home, Gonzaga owns a worse record against the spread (5-5-0) compared to its ATS record on the road (3-2-0).
  • In terms of over/unders, the Bulldogs hit the over more consistently in home games, as they’ve eclipsed the total three times in 10 opportunities this season (30%). In road games, they have hit the over one time in five opportunities (20%).
  • As a moneyline favorite, Gonzaga has the same winning percentage at home compared to when playing away from home (1.000).

Recent trends

  • In their last 10 games, the Bulldogs have been racking up 84.6 points per game, an average that’s a little lower than the 88.9 they’ve scored over the course of the 2025-26 season.
  • The past 10 games have seen Gonzaga give up 0.3 more points per game (66.8) than its season-long average (66.5).
  • The Bulldogs’ past 10 contests have seen them make 6.4 three-pointers per game while shooting 34.4% from deep. Both numbers are down from their 2025-26 averages of 7.0 makes and 35.4%.

Gonzaga betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 13-9-0 (Home: 5-5-0; Away: 3-2-0)
  • ATS Record When Favored by 8.5+: 11-8-0 (As Favorite: 13-9-0; As Underdog: 0-0-0)
  • O-U-P: 8-14-0 (Home: 3-7-0; Away: 1-4-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 19-1 (Home: 8-0; Away: 5-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 0-0 (Home: 0-0; Away: 0-0)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
51.7 (fourth in nation) 39.0 (10th) 38.2 (12th) 28.3 (45th) 18.5 (11th) 10.1 (69th)

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Saint Mary’s (CA) statistics, trends and more

As the away team

  • This season, Saint Mary’s (CA) is 6-4-0 at home against the spread (.600 winning percentage). On the road, it is 2-4-0 ATS (.333).
  • Gaels games have gone above the over/under more frequently at home (six times out of 10) than on the road (two of six) this year.

Recent trends

  • Over their last 10 games, the Gaels are compiling 76.4 points per game, compared to their season average of 78.6.
  • Saint Mary’s (CA) is ceding 64.1 points per game over its past 10 games, which is 0.4 fewer points than it is allowing for the season (64.5).
  • The Gaels are sinking 7.9 threes per game with a 38.5% three-point percentage in their previous 10 games, compared to their season averages of 7.6 and 37.6%.

Saint Mary’s (CA) betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 9-11-0 (Home: 6-4-0; Away: 2-4-0)
  • O-U-P: 9-11-0 (Home: 6-4-0; Away: 2-4-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 17-1 (Home: 10-0; Away: 5-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 0-2 (Home: 0-0; Away: 0-1)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
46.7 (101st in nation) 40.4 (32nd) 36.4 (33rd) 25.9 (fifth) 15.4 (100th) 10.5 (108th)
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