The San Francisco Dons (18-6, 8-3 WCC) host the Saint Mary’s Gaels (20-3, 10-0 WCC) after winning 11 home games in a row. The Gaels are favored by 5.5 points in the matchup, which starts at 9:00 PM ET on Thursday, February 6, 2025. The matchup has an over/under of 132.
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Saint Mary’s (CA) vs. San Francisco betting lines
- Saint Mary’s (CA) moneyline odds to win: -226
- San Francisco moneyline odds to win: +186
- Spread: Saint Mary’s (CA) (-5.5)
- Total: 132
Saint Mary’s (CA) statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- Saint Mary’s (CA) owns a worse record against the spread at home (5-7-0) than it does in road games (5-1-0).
- The Gaels have exceeded the total more often at home, hitting the over in seven of 12 home matchups (58.3%). On the road, they have hit the over in three of six games (50%).
- As a moneyline favorite, Saint Mary’s (CA) has won a lower percentage of its games when playing at home (.909) compared to road games (1.000).
Recent trends
- In their last 10 games, the Gaels have been racking up 76.0 points per game, an average that’s slightly higher than the 75.6 they’ve scored over the course of the 2024-25 season.
- Saint Mary’s (CA)’s defense has been tough lately, as the team has given up 55.9 points per game during its past 10 compared to the 60.8 points per game its opponents average on the season.
- The Gaels are trending up from deep over their last 10 outings, making 7.6 threes per game and shooting 35.8% from long range compared to their season-long averages of 7.0 makes and 34.1% from distance in the 2024-25 season.
Saint Mary’s (CA) betting records this season
- ATS Record: 11-11-0 (Home: 5-7-0; Away: 5-1-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 5.5+: 7-9-0 (As Favorite: 9-11-0; As Underdog: 2-0-0)
- O-U-P: 11-11-0 (Home: 7-5-0; Away: 3-3-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 17-3 (Home: 10-1; Away: 5-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 2-0 (Home: 1-0; Away: 1-0)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45.7 (125th in nation) | 40.1 (27th) | 37.5 (ninth) | 26.6 (ninth) | 16.7 (29th) | 9.7 (30th) |
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San Francisco statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- In 2024-25 against the spread, San Francisco has a better winning percentage at home (.583, 7-5-0 record) than away (.167, 1-5-0).
- Looking at the over/under, Dons games have finished over six of 12 times at home (50%), and two of six away (33.3%).
- This season the Dons are 1-0 at home as moneyline underdogs (1.000 winning percentage). On the road they are 0-4 (.000).
Recent trends
- While the Dons are posting 76.0 points per game in 2024-25, they have improved that mark over their past 10 games, producing 77.1 a contest.
- San Francisco is allowing 73.9 points per contest over its previous 10 games, compared to its season average of 67.0 points allowed.
- The Dons are sinking 9.5 threes per contest with a 33.5% three-point percentage in their past 10 games, compared to their season averages of 9.1 and 34.6%.
San Francisco betting records this season
- ATS Record: 10-12-0 (Home: 7-5-0; Away: 1-5-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 5.5+: 0-1-0 (As Favorite: 9-7-0; As Underdog: 1-5-0)
- O-U-P: 10-12-0 (Home: 6-6-0; Away: 2-4-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 15-1 (Home: 11-0; Away: 2-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 1-5 (Home: 1-0; Away: 0-4)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46.1 (110th in nation) | 42.5 (116th) | 32.4 (176th) | 29.5 (90th) | 14.3 (134th) | 11.8 (234th) |
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