The Pacific Tigers (5-9, 0-0 WCC) are heavy underdogs (+21) as they attempt to end a five-game losing streak when they visit the Saint Mary’s Gaels (10-3, 0-0 WCC) at 8:00 PM ET on Saturday, December 28, 2024 at University Credit Union Pavilion. The matchup airs on ESPN+. The over/under for the matchup is set at 136.5.

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Saint Mary’s (CA) vs. Pacific betting lines

• Saint Mary’s (CA) moneyline odds to win: -6667
• Pacific moneyline odds to win: +1883
• Spread: Saint Mary’s (CA) (-21)
• Total: 136.5

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

As the home team

• When playing at home last season, Saint Mary’s (CA) sported a worse record against the spread (9-8-0) compared to its ATS record in away games (7-2-0).
• In terms of point totals, the Gaels hit the over more consistently at home last season, as they eclipsed the total 10 times in 17 opportunities (58.8%). On the road, they hit the over four times in nine opportunities (44.4%).
• Saint Mary’s (CA) won a lower percentage of its matchups as a moneyline favorite when playing at home last season, going 13-4 (.765). In away games as a moneyline favorite, it owned a record of 6-0 (1.000).

Last season stats

• The Gaels were 163rd in college basketball in points scored (74.0 per game) and second-best in points allowed (59.2) last year.
• On the glass, Saint Mary’s (CA) was 25th-best in the nation in rebounds (36.0 per game) last season. It was best in rebounds conceded (23.9 per game).
• The Gaels were 29th in college basketball in assists (16.0 per game) last season.

Saint Mary’s (CA) betting records this season

• ATS Record: 3-9-0 (Home: 1-6-0; Away: 1-0-0)
• ATS Record When Favored by 21+: 0-1-0 (As Favorite: 2-9-0; As Underdog: 1-0-0)
• O-U-P: 7-5-0 (Home: 6-1-0; Away: 0-1-0)
• Record When Moneyline Favorite: 8-3 (Home: 6-1; Away: 0-0)
• Record When Moneyline Underdog: 1-0 (Home: 0-0; Away: 1-0)

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Pacific statistics, trends and more

As the away team

• In 2024-25 against the spread, Pacific has a lower winning percentage at home (.200, 1-4-0 record) than away (.400, 2-3-0).
• Tigers games have gone above the over/under 40% of the time at home (two of five), and 20% of the time on the road (one of five).

Last season stats

• When it comes to points, the Tigers were outplayed on both offense and defense last season, as they ranked 11th-worst in college basketball in points scored (64.7 per game) and 13th-worst in points allowed (79.8 per contest).
• It was a tough season for Pacific last year in terms of rebounding, as it averaged only 25.2 boards per game (-3-worst in college basketball) and ceded 36.9 rebounds per contest (worst).
• Last year the Tigers ranked 163rd in college basketball in assists, putting up 13.2 per game.

Pacific betting records this season

• ATS Record: 5-7-0 (Home: 1-4-0; Away: 2-3-0)
• ATS Record When Underdog by 21+: 1-0-0 (As Favorite: 1-4-0; As Underdog: 4-3-0)
• O-U-P: 4-8-0 (Home: 2-3-0; Away: 1-4-0)
• Record When Moneyline Favorite: 2-3 (Home: 2-3; Away: 0-0)
• Record When Moneyline Underdog: 1-6 (Home: 0-0; Away: 0-5)