West Coast Conference Tournament Odds, Predictions & Favorites to Win in 2025

• Gonzaga remains the favorite to win the West Coast Conference (WCC) after an overtime loss to Oregon State; still a heavy favorite, but the odds shifted from -1100 to -400

• Saint Mary’s is the only WCC team with an undefeated conference record (5-0)

• The odds of winning the WCC are shorter for two teams since early January: Saint Mary’s +1000 to +330 and Santa Clara +12000 to +5000

Now that conference play has begun, fans of the West Coast Conference will find out if someone is going to give Gonzaga a run for its money this season. The Bulldogs didn’t win the regular season or conference title last year. However, with their track record of success in the WCC, they are going to be the betting favorite until someone proves they shouldn’t be.

Can someone do it? Will a contender rise and challenge Gonzaga for dominance in the WCC?

Eh—it’s possible. The Bulldogs dropped a game to Oregon State recently, so maybe they aren’t as good as expected….or perhaps they just didn’t get a few shots/calls to go their way. Saint Mary’s is the only team still undefeated in conference play. But they haven’t played Gonzaga yet (Feb. 1).

Keep reading for the latest odds to win the WCC and our preview and picks.

West Coast Conference Odds via FanDuel Sportsbook

Here are the odds of winning the West Coast Conference (WCC) listed at FanDuel Sportsbook. To place a bet, click on the words ‘Bet Here’ located below the player’s odds.

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2024-2025 West Coast Conference Odds: Favorites

When one team has been as dominant as Gonzaga has been in the WCC, it can be hard to see another team overcome the odds and win the conference. But with the Bulldogs dropping a game to Oregon State, it is fair to wonder if this year may be the year.

If Gonzaga loses another game, that will be more telling. This loss, we have to wonder if it was just a fluke. Did the Zags just have a bad day? Did the Beavers play out of their minds? Was it luck? Oregon State was competitive throughout the game and kept it close before finally pulling ahead late in OT.

Whether you believe in the Beavers or not, we know  Gonzaga is vulnerable. They can be beaten. Will someone do it again? Maybe—they have yet to face Saint Mary’s, of course. However, while their odds have shifted in the wake of the loss, they still have a 75% chance of winning the WCC.

So, rather than wax poetic about Gonzaga, let’s take a look at the most likely candidates to pull off an upset and win the WCC:

Saint Mary’s Gaels (+330) at FanDuel

• 2024-25 Record: 15-3, 5-0

• NET Rankings No. 32

Saint Mary’s has not been tested yet in conference play, winning every game by at least ten points and four by 20+. But their time will come. They will eventually have to face Gonzaga (Feb. 1). In the meantime, they need to continue doing what they’ve been doing (destroying everyone) and stay healthy.

If they can do that, they may even be favored against the Bulldogs come game day.

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Santa Clara (+5000) at FanDuel

• 2024-25 Record: 12-7, 4-2

• NET Rankings No. 70

I’m including the Broncos on this list for now since their odds made a pretty significant leap from +12000 to +5000. They’ve gone from having a .83% chance to a 1.96% shot. Those are still incredibly long odds, but odds typically move in response to how the public bets.

If people are actually betting on them enough for the odds to need to move, well—those people must know something I do not (or have money to burn).

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Oregon State (+6000) at FanDuel

• 2024-25 Record: 14-5, 4-2

• NET Rankings No. 54

As the one team that has defeated Gonzaga, it is only appropriate that the Beavers are included in this conversation (for now) even though their odds increased from +4000 to +6000 since early January. Their conference losses came against Santa Clara (82-81 in OT) and Loyola Marymount (82-61)

Santa Clara is one of the top teams in the conference so a one-point loss to them does not necessarily reflect negatively on them. But a 21-point loss to Loyola? That alone may be enough of a reason to make you think twice before betting on them to win the conference.

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West Coast Conference Odds: Picks and Predictions

Favorite - Saint Mary’s (+330) at FanDuel

I am never going to recommend betting on a team with minus-money odds like Gonzaga (no value). But until now, I haven’t had a reason to call someone else the favorite. Since the Gaels are still undefeated in conference play, and the Bulldogs are not, I feel good about making a switch.

Of course, I may regret this decision on Feb. 1, when Saint Mary’s and Gonzaga play.

Dark Horse/Long Shot - Oregon State (+6000) at FanDuel

I don’t really have much to go on here other than the Beavers taking down Gonzaga. I’m not sure I’d put money on them yet, but they do face Gonzaga again on Jan. 28. How that game plays out will be a heck of an indicator. Should they win again, their Feb. 8 game vs. Saint Mary’s becomes important.

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West Coast Conference: History

The WCC began as the California Basketball Association in 1952 and became the West Coast Athletic Conference from 1956 to 1989 when the name was shortened to West Coast Conference. However, the conference didn’t start holding a tournament until 1987.

In the early years of the conference and the tournament, several teams excelled. San Francisco won the regular season title in seven of the first 13 seasons and won a share of its 14th title in the 1979-80 season (tied with Saint Mary’s).

Pepperdine owned the 80s and early 90s, winning the conference eight times from 1980 to 81 and then through the 1992 to 93 season. But no one has dominated the conference quite like Gonzaga has for the last quarter of a century.

The following table contains the winner of the regular season and the conference tournament from the 2010-11 season to the present:

How to Read West Coast Conference Odds

The odds of winning the WCC are considered a futures market and consist of a three-digit number with either a plus or minus sign. If a team has a minus sign (minus money odds), it is considered the ‘odds-on favorite’ or a ‘heavy favorite’ to win or simply the betting favorite.

However, when you bet on them, you have to risk more to win less. Let’s look at an example to illustrate what I mean: Gonzaga’s odds of winning the WCC are -650. That means a bettor will need to wager $650 in order to win $100.

But if the odds have a plus sign (plus money odds), i.e., Saint Mary’s has +650 odds, a $100 wager will result in a $750 payday, your stake plus $650 in winnings. So, the odds are what you’ll win from a $100 wager.

Teams with minus money odds will have a better than 50% chance of winning, while those with plus money odds will have a 50% (+100) chance of winning or less. You are not required to bet $100, of course. To see what you’d win for any amount of money, check out our odds calculator.

How to Choose the Best Sportsbook for Betting on the West Coast Conference Tournament 

Now that we’ve reviewed some of the conference’s history, how to bet on a winner, the odds, and some of the top contenders, it is time to choose a sportsbook to place your bet with. I’d suggest checking out our full sportsbook reviews to get a good idea of what the major online sportsbooks have to offer.

But if you just want an overview of some of the popular online sportsbooks, check out the following table: