The Grand Canyon Antelopes (27-4) travel to face off against the Saint Mary’s Gaels (24-7) on Friday, March 22nd. This game will be played at Spokane Arena in Spokane and televised on truT. Grand Canyon is coming off a win in their previous game, while Saint Mary’s is looking to get back on track from a loss to the Gonzaga. Tip-off is set for 10:05 ET.
Grand Canyon Antelopes vs Saint Mary’s Gaels
The Grand Canyon Antelopes Are Coming Off A Win
Grand Canyon has been dominant at home this season, going 20-1 with an average scoring margin of +14.3 points per game. However, they have still been solid on the road, going 9-3 with an average scoring margin of +6.8 points per game.
Over their last ten road games, the Antelopes have gone 7-3, and they are currently riding a six-game winning streak. On the season, they are 27-4, including a 20-3 mark in Western Athletic Conference play.
Grand Canyon has been a solid team against the spread this season, going 19-13-1. They have been even better vs. the spread as the underdog, going 2-0 on the year. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, the Antelopes have gone 8-2 vs. the spread.
Today’s over/under line of 131.5 points is lower than the average over/under line in Grand Canyon’s games this season (145.1 points). So far, 28 of their games have finished with more points than today’s OU line. In their last three games, the over/under record is 2-1.
The Saint Mary’s Gaels Look To Bounce Back From A Loss
At home this season, Saint Mary’s has been nearly unbeatable, going 13-7. Their average scoring margin at home is +12.8, and they have gone 9-1 in their last 10 games at home.
Overall, the Gaels have gone 24-7 this season, including a 15-1 record in West Coast Conference play. They have been favored in 27 of their 31 games, going 20-7 in those contests.
As the favorite this year, Saint Mary’s has gone 13-14 vs. the spread. At home, the Gaels have an ATS mark of 9-11 this season and are 6-4 over their last 10 games as the favorite. In their last three home games, Saint Mary’s is 2-1 vs. the spread.
Today’s over/under line of 131.5 is lower than the average over/under line in Saint Mary’s games this year (133.5). So far, 14 of their games have finished with more points than today’s OU line. In their last three games, the over/under record is 1-2 and the average scoring total in those matchups is 133 points.
Grand Canyon Offense Breakdown
In their latest game, Grand Canyon offense put up 89 points against UT Arlington. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 39.7% and made 6 threes. Tyon Grant-Foster is leading the team in scoring at 19.8 points per contest. Rayshon Harrison has also been a key contributor with a PPG average of 13.7 going into the game.
| Name | PPG | REB | AST |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tyon Grant-Foster (G) | 19.8 | 6.0 | 1.7 |
| Rayshon Harrison (G) | 13.7 | 2.9 | 3.9 |
| Gabe McGlothan (F) | 13.0 | 7.2 | 1.2 |
Saint Mary’s Offense Breakdown
In their most recent game, the Saint Mary’s offense concluded with only 57 points against Gonzaga. Throughout the game, they made 8/18 three-point attempts and had a field goal percentage of 37.3%. For the season, the Saint Mary’s offense has been one of the more efficient shooting teams in the NCAA with a field goal percentage of 46%. So far, they have hit 53% of their looks from inside the arc, and are averaging 7.6 made three’s per contest.
| Name | PPG | REB | AST |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aidan Mahaney (G) | 13.9 | 2.6 | 2.5 |
| Augustas Marciulionis (G) | 12.4 | 3.3 | 5.2 |
| Mitchell Saxen (C) | 11.7 | 7.5 | 1.5 |
Grand Canyon Team Defense
At present, the Antelopes’ defense is nationally ranked 51st, allowing 67.1 points per game. Against UT Arlington in their most recent game, the Grand Canyon defense gave up a total of 74 points while allowing UT Arlington to hit 39% of their shots.
Saint Mary’s Team Defense
At this time, the Gaels’ defense is positioned 3rd in the country, permitting 58.5 points per game. In terms of field goal percentage allowed, Saint Mary’s’ defense has allowed opponents to shoot 38.9% from the field, including a three-point shooting percentage allowed of 32.3% this season.
Antelopes vs Gaels Trends
- Across their ten previous road games, Grand Canyon has an ATS mark of 6-4. Their straight up record in these matchups was 7-3 while averaging 74 points per game.
- Across their last three home contests, Saint Mary’s has been good against the spread posting a mark of 3-0. Their overall mark in these games was 3-0, while averaging 81 points per game.
- Grand Canyon has done well both straight up and vs the spread as the underdog, going 4-1 SU and 4-1 ATS in their last five games.
- The Gaels have played well in their last three games as the betting favorite, going 2-1 straight up and 2-1 against the spread.
Antelopes vs Gaels Prediction
Not only do we have the Gaels winning this one by a score of 77-70, but we see them covering the spread. Our pick is to grab the Gaels at -4.5.
Regarding the over/under, the current line is set at 131.5, and our model predicts the Antelopes and Gaels to score a combined 147 points. We recommend betting on the over.
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Last updated:March 19, 2024 Grand Canyon Antelopes, Saint Mary's Gaels