Analysis of Gonzaga vs Saint Mary’s Odds and Picks for the 2025 WCC Title Game

• Gonzaga and Saint Mary’s will meet in the WCC Tournament final for the fourth straight season
• Saint Mary’s won last year but Gonzaga hasn’t gone dry in back to back seasons since 1997-1998
• Below, see the opening Gonzaga vs Saint Mary’s odds, plus early picks and predictions for Tuesday’s WCC championship game

The #21 Saint Mary’s Gaels (27-4, 17-1 WCC, 14-17 ATS) will look to cap off a sublime WCC campaign when they face the Gonzaga Bulldogs (24-8, 14-4 WCC, 13-19 ATS) in the conference championship game on Tuesday night at Orleans Arena in Paradise, Nevada, at 6:00 pm PT/9:00 pm ET. The opening Gonzaga vs Saint Mary’s odds list the Bulldogs as slight favorites in what will be the third meeting of the season between the teams.

Gonzaga vs Saint Mary’s Odds (WCC Title Game)

Gonzaga has been set as a 1.5-point favorite in the opening odds for the WCC title game, along with a -125 favorite on the moneyline. The Gaels come back as +105 underdogs in Tuesday’s college basketball odds. The total has opened at 139.5.

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Both teams are locks for an at-large berth into the NCAA Tournament so Tuesday’s title game is for seeding and pride. The Bulldogs are currently

Saint Mary’s Path to the WCC Tournament Final

As the top seed, Saint Mary’s received a bye directly to the semifinals of the WCC Tournament. There, the Gaels lucked out by meeting the ninth-seeded Pepperdine Waves, a team that had pulled off three upsets in three days to reach the semis. Saint Mary’s dominated Pepperdine for a third straight time this season, taking a double-digit lead into halftime (39-29) and cruising to a 15-point victory (74-59).

Senior guard and leading scorer Augustus Marciulionis (14.4 PPG, 2.8 RPG, 6.1 APG) had 15 points, seven rebounds, and five assists while sophomore forward Paulius Murauskas (12.8 PPG, 8.1 RPG, 1.4 APG) added 15 points and 10 rebounds.

Saint Mary’s beat Gonzaga twice in the regular season, 62-58 in Moraga as 2.5-point home underdogs, and 74-67 in Spokane as seven-point road ‘dogs.

Gonzaga’s Road to WCC Championship Game

Like Saint Mary’s, Gonzaga also received a bye to the WCC Tournament semifinals as the #2 seed. Unlike the Gaels, though, the Zags would get a stiff test from third-seeded San Francisco. The Dons took a two-point lead into halftime (37-35) before Gonzaga exploded for 50 second-half points in an 85-76 win.

Graham Ike (17.0 PPG, 7.4 RPG, 1.4 APG), who would be among the favorites in the Wooden Award odds if Cooper Flagg and Johni Broome weren’t having historically good seasons, spurred the Bulldogs’ comeback with a massive 7-point and 10-rebound double-double, along with three assists.

Khalif Battle added 21 points and four boards.

Early Gonzaga vs Saint Mary’s Picks & Lines to Target

There’s no doubt that the Zags have the talent to hang with the Gaels, but they haven’t played up to their potential for the better part of the last two months. In the two setbacks to Saint Mary’s, Gonzaga allowed the Gaels to dominate the glass. The Gaels finished +13 at the Kennel and +6 in Moraga.

Saint Mary’s also played excellent perimeter defense on the Zags in both games. Gonzaga shot just 17.6% from three in the first meeting, and 28.6% from beyond the arc in the second.

The good news for the Zags is that they left a lot of room for improvement in the two previous games against the Gaels. Mark Few has never lost two straight WCC title games since taking over as head coach (1999-2000) and Gonzaga hasn’t lost back-to-back WCC Tournaments since 1998.

I expect the Zags, who rate higher at KenPom (9th vs 22nd), to finally get the better of their archrivals.

Gonzaga vs Saint Mary’s prediction: Gonzaga -1.5 (-110)

The Gonzaga Bulldogs and the Saint Mary’s Gaels are set to face off in the 2025 West Coast Conference (WCC) title game, and fans and bettors alike are eagerly anticipating what promises to be a thrilling matchup. Both teams have had strong seasons leading up to this point, and the odds and picks for this game are generating a lot of buzz.

Gonzaga, the perennial powerhouse in the WCC, has once again proven why they are one of the top teams in the country. Led by their star player, who is a projected top pick in the upcoming NBA draft, the Bulldogs have steamrolled through their competition this season. With an explosive offense and a stifling defense, Gonzaga has shown that they are a force to be reckoned with.

On the other hand, Saint Mary’s has quietly put together an impressive season of their own. The Gaels have flown under the radar for much of the year, but they have consistently found ways to win games and have earned their spot in the title game. With a balanced scoring attack and a tenacious defense, Saint Mary’s has the potential to give Gonzaga a run for their money.

As for the odds, Gonzaga is currently favored to win the game. The Bulldogs are seen as the more talented team and have the advantage of experience in big games. However, Saint Mary’s should not be counted out. The Gaels have shown that they can compete with anyone and have the ability to pull off an upset.

When it comes to picks for this game, it ultimately comes down to how each team performs on game day. Gonzaga will need to continue to play at a high level and not overlook their opponent. Saint Mary’s will need to play with confidence and execute their game plan to perfection.

In the end, this matchup between Gonzaga and Saint Mary’s has all the makings of a classic WCC title game. Both teams have what it takes to come out on top, and it will be interesting to see who will emerge victorious. Fans and bettors alike will be eagerly watching as these two teams battle it out for conference supremacy.