Saint Mary's vs. Santa Clara College Basketball Pick Prediction 2/8/2022 by Tony T.
Saint Mary's at Santa Clara—Gaels sit at 7-1 in the WCC. Wins on the road at Pepperdine, Loyola Marymount, San Francisco and Portland with a loss at BYU. They sit second in offensive and defensive efficiency in conference. Gaels hits 37.9% from three, 51.3% inside as well as 80.4% at the free throw line. Good on the offensive glass in the WCC. Defensively they hold opponents to 32.8% from three and 46.2% inside. Santa Clara is 6-3 in conference. At home wins to San Diego, BYU, Pacific and Loyola Marymount with a loss to Gonzaga. Good shooting team in the WCC behind 38.4% from three and 53.2% inside. They are weak on the offensive glass and three point defense in conference allowing 38.8% from three. Broncos defend well inside and strong on the defensive glass in the WCC. Gaels shoot only 43.6% overall and 31.1% from three on the road. Play Santa Clara +3.