As the West Coast Conference season heats up, Saint Mary's finds itself projected as a top-4 seed in the tournament, but a recent loss has them looking to get back on track. Meanwhile, Pacific is in a different situation altogether, needing quality wins to build a tournament resume. With a NET ranking of 102 and a quad record of 0-4 in Q1 games, a win over Saint Mary's would be a significant boost for the Tigers. According to the CHD Scout prediction, Saint Mary's is favored to win by 7.4 points, giving Pacific just a 26.2% chance of pulling off the upset.
Saint Mary's Has Dominated Pacific in Recent Years, Winning 7 of Their Last 10 Meetings
Key Matchups
CHD Scout Prediction
Saint Mary's
75
Pacific
68
The Gaels, with a NET ranking of 29, have been consistent this season, boasting a 21-4 overall record and a 10-2 mark in conference play. Their quad record is impressive, with a 4-1 record in Q2 games and a perfect 9-0 record in Q3 games. For Pacific, this game is essentially a Quad 1 opportunity, while for Saint Mary's, it's a Quad 2 game. The Tigers must bring their A-game if they hope to take down the Gaels and pick up a much-needed win.