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St. Mary’s Gaels vs. Gonzaga Bulldogs Gambling Prediction & CBB Preview

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When you are talking about the West Coast Conference the conversation doesn’t completely end with Gonzaga.  That is because the Gaels program has really emerged over the last few seasons.

2013 WCC Tournament
St. Mary’s Gaels (27-5) vs #1 Gonzaga Bulldogs (30-2)
Monday March 11
Orleans Arena – Las Vegas, NV
9:00PM
Moneyline:  No ML currently listed at SportsBettingOnline.ag
Spread:  Gonzaga -5.5
O/U:  138

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St. Mary’s

St. Mary’s can punch a ticket to the dance by beating the Zags Monday night, something they failed at twice this season.

If they fail again they may be making the WCC a one bid league in the process.

The Gaels’ Matthew Dellavedova would be among the top players being considered if they handed out an MVP award in college basketball.  The senior point guard is masterful directing the attack and can be a nifty scorer too.  As important as he is though what may be more important is that the Gaels play strong inside.

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Gonzaga has maybe the best collection of bigs in America and they pound you down there.

The one thing in favour of the Gaels is that they don’t fear the Zags the way other teams in the WCC.  Last year they beat them in the very same conference finals and the +5.5 gives this team a lot of respect.

Their 7-3-1 ATS record on the road may have something to do with it but I am not sure I am biting. [ad-6571516]

Gonzaga

Gonzaga is looking for one more victory to complete their body of work for the selection committee.  Even though they got off to a sluggish start against Loyola Marymount they wound up winning by 18 and are just 1 game away from a perfect regular season and conference title.

There are some whispers out there that even that feat won’t be enough for the Bulldogs to be a number one seed but I don’t see how they couldn’t be.

Against LMU Zags center Kelly Olynyk had his lowest scoring game since the second game of the season.  You would think that would mean the opponents would have a chance but senior power forward Elias Harris pumped in 21 points and is playing like a guy who realizes he doesn’t have too many games left.

That is the beauty of Gonzaga, their depth takes the pressure off any one player to carry the team.

From a tournament perspective the Gaels have a lot riding on this one but in terms of respect the Zags need this one just as much.

They are #1 (like it or not) but if they don’t win out some will snicker.  Playing in Vegas probably is an advantage for the underdog but I doubt it will be enough.

Don’t forget Gonzaga beat St. Mary’s on the road this season.

Spread Pick:  Gonzaga -5.5
O/U Pick: Over
Score Prediction:  Gonzaga  77 – St. Mary’s 67

By The Wiesguy

The Wiesguy is a newcomer to the handicapping scene. Hailing from Toronto, Canada he is always sweet on the underdogs and you can often find his thoughts, musings and picks at moneydogs.blogspot.com.