Saint Mary's vs Santa Clara Picks and Prediction – 1/30/2025

The Saint Mary's Gaels will be on the road Wednesday with the game in Santa Clara against the Santa Clara Broncos. Saint. Mary's has eighteen wins through 21 games played this season coming into Wednesday writing a lengthy winning streak following a 5 point road victory against Washington State. Offensively Saint Mary's is averaging 76.7 points on 46.3% shooting from the floor this season and scored 80 points last time out. Defensively the Gaels have been top tier allowing just 61.3 points per game overall despite giving up 75 in their last victory. For other college basketball action see our College Basketball Picks.

Augustus Marciulionis leads the Saint Mary's offense this season averaging 13.9 points and 5.7 assists per game. Big man Paulius Murauskas is 2^nd on the team averaging 13.3 points and leads the way pulling in 8.7 rebounds. Luke Barrett averages 10.6 points and Mitchell Saxen is 4th on the team averaging 10.4 points in just over 28 minutes per game.

Augustus Marciulionis leads the Saint Mary's offense this season averaging 13.9 points and 5.7 assists per game. Big man Paulius Murauskas is 2^nd on the team averaging 13.3 points and leads the way pulling in 8.7 rebounds. Luke Barrett averages 10.6 points and Mitchell Saxen is 4th on the team averaging 10.4 points in just over 28 minutes per game.

The Santa Clara Broncos return home Wednesday six games above .500 on the year having won three of the last five following the 14 point road loss against Oregon State. Offensively Santa Clara is averaging 80.7 points on 46.4% shooting for the floor but scored only 69 points in their last outing. Defensively the Broncos are holding opponents to less than 75 points per game this season but gave up 83 points in their loss to the Beavers.

Adama-Alpha Bal leads the Santa Clara offense this season averaging 14 points and three assists per game. Christoph Tilley averages 13 points and Carlos Stewart Jr chips in a third best 12 points per game. Elijah Mahi averages 11.2 points and Tyeree Bryant is fifth on the team averaging 10.9 points per game. Big man Jake Ensminger averages 2.2 points to go along with the team leading 5.7 rebounds per game.

Both teams come into Wednesday having solid seasons but the Gaels are rolling. Look for Saint Mary's to do the work on both sides of the ball leading to the win. The Gaels will continue their winning streak Wednesday night with a win and cover at home. Final Score Prediction, Saint Mary's Gaels win and cover 76-65.