Saint Mary’s (CA) vs. Washington State betting: College basketball preview for February 15

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The Washington State Cougars (16-10, 6-7 WCC) are heavy underdogs (+15.5) as they look to stop a four-game road losing streak when they square off against the Saint Mary’s Gaels (22-4, 12-1 WCC) on Saturday, February 15, 2025 at University Credit Union Pavilion. The game airs at 10:00 PM ET on ESPN2. The over/under in the matchup is 139.5.

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Saint Mary’s (CA) vs. Washington State betting lines

  • Saint Mary’s (CA) moneyline odds to win: -1538
  • Washington State moneyline odds to win: +871
  • Spread: Saint Mary’s (CA) (-15.5)
  • Total: 139.5

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

As the home team

  • Saint Mary’s (CA) has covered the spread in a lower percentage of its home games than away games. It has covered five times in 13 games when playing at home, and it has covered six times in eight games on the road.
  • In terms of over/unders, the Gaels hit the over more consistently when playing at home, as they’ve eclipsed the total seven times in 13 opportunities this season (53.8%). In away games, they have hit the over three times in eight opportunities (37.5%).
  • As a moneyline favorite, Saint Mary’s (CA) has won a higher percentage of its home games (.917) compared to away games (.857).

Recent trends

  • The Gaels’ offense has been less effective over their last 10 games, putting up 73.8 points a contest compared to the 74.6 they’ve averaged this season.
  • Saint Mary’s (CA)’s points-allowed average over its last 10 games (57.8) is 2.9 fewer points per game than the team is allowing over the entire season (60.7).
  • The Gaels’ past 10 contests have seen them make 7.0 three-pointers per game while shooting 36.5% from deep. Both numbers are up compared to their 2024-25 averages of 6.8 makes and 33.5%.

Saint Mary’s (CA) betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 12-13-0 (Home: 5-8-0; Away: 6-2-0)
  • ATS Record When Favored by 15.5+: 3-5-0 (As Favorite: 10-13-0; As Underdog: 2-0-0)
  • O-U-P: 11-14-0 (Home: 7-6-0; Away: 3-5-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 19-4 (Home: 11-1; Away: 6-1)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 2-0 (Home: 1-0; Away: 1-0)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
46.1 (109th in nation) 40.1 (27th) 36.6 (16th) 26.4 (seventh) 16.2 (43rd) 9.5 (25th)

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Washington State statistics, trends and more

As the away team

  • This year, Washington State is 8-3-0 at home against the spread (.727 winning percentage). On the road, it is 3-6-0 ATS (.333).
  • In 2024-25, a higher percentage of the Cougars’ games have finished above the over/under at home (81.8%, nine of 11) than on the road (33.3%, three of nine).
  • The Cougars, when moneyline underdogs, have won a lower percentage of games at home (0-1) than on the road (1-5) this season.

Recent trends

  • The Cougars are putting up 74.6 points per game over their past 10 games, which is 4.3 fewer points than their average for the season (78.9).
  • While Washington State is giving up 76.3 points per game in 2024-25, it has been worse in its past 10 games, allowing 80.0 points per contest.
  • The Cougars are draining 0.7 fewer three-pointers per contest in their past 10 games (8.0) compared to their season average (8.7), and they are posting a lower three-point percentage over their past 10 games (35.1%) compared to their season mark (35.8%).

Washington State betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 14-12-0 (Home: 8-3-0; Away: 3-6-0)
  • ATS Record When Underdog by 15.5+: 1-0-0 (As Favorite: 10-6-0; As Underdog: 4-6-0)
  • O-U-P: 13-13-0 (Home: 9-2-0; Away: 3-6-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 14-2 (Home: 9-1; Away: 2-1)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 2-8 (Home: 0-1; Away: 1-5)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
49.2 (12th in nation) 44.4 (222nd) 31.3 (233rd) 29.3 (74th) 16.5 (33rd) 14.3 (351st)
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