Once again, St. Mary's has a very strong record. The Gaels are 16-3 on the season and once again chasing Gonzaga. St. Mary's loves to slow the tempo, and I would imagine we'll see that in this game. Slow-played games lead to fewer possessions, which lead to fewer points. St. Mary's won the first meeting this season, covering 19.5. Portland has come back following a 6-game losing streak to win three of its last four. Both teams like the slow tempo, and there are a lot of points here. I like Portland.
This pick was released to clients on January 24, 2026 at 11:14AM ET.
Saint Mary's at Portland
January 24, 2026
1.5 units on Portland +15.5 (-106) (risk 1.5 to return 2.92)
Result:
WIN
WIN
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