Portland vs Saint Mary's Prediction, Picks & Odds | 02 Jan 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: Portland vs Saint Mary's

The Portland Pilots square off against the Saint Mary's Gaels, with tip-off scheduled for 22:00 on Friday, January 2.

Saint Mary's can enjoy a huge victory and a wager on the spread could be the best way forward. Back the big favorites off -21.5 to cover the line against Portland at -120.

Feeling our spread angle? Grab the latest BetMGM promo code and read our expert review of the site to get the best value.

Portland Pilots were defeated in their previous game. They were beaten at home to Santa Clara Broncos by a 92-85 scoreline.

Saint Mary's Gaels triumphed in their last game. It was on the road where Pepperdine Waves were beaten 72-45.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The scoreline was 79-66 in favor of Saint Mary's when they last played Portland. In the past 10 meetings between these teams, Saint Mary's have won all of them.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Saint Mary's	13-2	1178	954	224	9-0	4-2	4W
Portland	6-8	1105	1137	-32	6-4	0-4	4L

View Full Standings

Portland vs Saint Mary's Prediction & Picks

The Portland vs Saint Mary's betting tips feature sharp analysis across major markets, including a key match prediction, correct score guidance and a ready-made bet builder.

Game Prediction

Our wager is the big favorites against the spread. Back Saint Mary's off -21.5 at odds of -120 and be confident that the market leaders can cover the line in this college contest.

Recent form is always part of the equation and we combine it with team news as soon as it’s available. To deliver expert basketball predictions, our handicappers also analyze the latest college hoops stats to ensure we’re working with the best information possible.

Key Portland vs Saint Mary's stats:

• The +21.5 line hasn’t been covered by Portland in 3 of their last 5 games on the road.

Saint Mary's -21.5 Probability

The best betting sites make it a 54.6% chance that our pick will deliver a return. Taking all factors into consideration, our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and estimate the probability to be closer to 60%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this college basketball wager.

We recommend moving the line if you are searching for bigger odds about the same selection. Take your pick and get the juice that you want from your wager in the process.

Get ahead of the game by checking our latest guide full of betting offers, welcome bonuses, and free bet deals.

Our Game Prediction

Saint Mary's -21.5 @ -120 Bet Now

BetMGM Promo Up To $1500 in Bonus Bets Get Bonus T&C apply. Gamble responsibly 18+

Gamble responsibly 18+. All odds are correct at time of publishing and are subject to change. To use the Bookmaker Live Streaming services you will need to be logged in and have a funded account or to have placed a bet in the last 24 hours. Geo-restrictions apply.

Correct Score Prediction

Portland 64 - 88 Saint Mary's

If you want to achieve a big return from your stake, then it’s worth checking out the correct score lines. Saint Mary's to claim a 88-64 victory is on offer at huge betting odds.

Portland vs Saint Mary's Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Saint Mary's have short betting odds and they’re overwhelming -10000 favorites for this college game. This means the sportsbooks give them a 99% chance of winning. At +2000, Portland are regarded as having a lower probability of winning.

The current spread is 21.5 and total points is 146.5. There is no denying the popularity of betting on the Totals. The Over 146.5 selection is available to back at -115.

You can find a nice selection of game lines and team props for most college basketball matchups, with the top betting apps creating many different options. Check out the pre-game and in-game selections before placing your bets.

Moneyline

Portland

+2000

Saint Mary's

-10000

Point Spread

Portland +21.5

-102

Saint Mary's -21.5

-120

Total Points

Under 146.5

-105

Over 146.5

-115

As an alternative to the game lines, check out the player prop bets that are available. It’s especially great if you have a view when it comes to Turnovers, Steals, Blocks and Points, while there are lots of other options.

Among the various options for wagering on college basketball, you will find that micro betting is provided. It focuses on short-term in-game outcomes such as Next Field Goal, where you select if the shot will be a two or three-pointer.

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Portland Stats

Saint Mary's Stats

Moneyline

• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
• 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games
• 10 wins and 0 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +21.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 games
• +21.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -21.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 2 of the last 10 games
• -21.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 160.30 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 154.00 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 146.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
• Over 146.5 on the Road: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 77.90 pts and allowed 82.40 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 70.20 pts and allowed 83.80 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 140.10 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 141.10 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 146.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
• Over 146.5 at Home: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 75.20 pts and allowed 64.90 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 80.90 pts and allowed 60.20 pts in the last 10 home games

NCAAB Table Select Season 2025/20262024/20252023/20242022/20232021/20222020/20212019/2020

West Coast	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Gonzaga	14-1	1395	1026	369	9-0	5-1	7W
Saint Mary's	13-2	1178	954	224	9-0	4-2	4W
Seattle	12-3	1181	987	194	9-3	3-0	1W
Santa Clara	11-4	1222	1064	158	7-2	4-2	2W
Loyola Marymount	10-5	1181	1008	173	7-5	3-0	1W
San Francisco	9-6	1129	1028	101	6-1	3-5	1L
Pacific	9-6	1117	1023	94	6-0	3-6	2L
Oregon State	8-7	1086	1110	-24	7-6	1-1	1W
San Diego	6-8	1041	1077	-36	5-4	1-4	1L
Portland	6-8	1105	1137	-32	6-4	0-4	4L
Washington State	5-9	1112	1151	-39	3-4	2-5	1L
Pepperdine	5-10	1069	1128	-59	4-6	1-4	2L

• Overall = Overall Wins-Losses
• PF = Total Points For
• PA = Total Points Against
• N. Pts = Point Differential
• Home = Home Record
• Away = Away Record
• Strk = Current Streak

Top Basketball Pages