Saint Mary's at Portland

There was a time not all that long ago when St. Mary's could be penciled in at the bottom of the West Coast standings, but things have changed for the Gaels, who have tussled with Gonzaga at the top for several years now. The Gaels are running again at 14-4 on the season, as Matt Dellavedova is one of the top point guards in the country and scores 18 points per game as well. Portland has but eight wins on the season, only six of which have come vs. Div-1 opponents. Their last three vs. solid teams have resulted in a 28-point loss to Kentucky, a 17-point loss to Colorado State, and a 21-point loss to Gonzaga in their last game. St. Mary's is capable of the road blowout here, as the favorite has claimed the cash in 18 of the last 25 meetings between these schools. Play on St. Mary's.