BYU vs Saint Mary’s Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 18

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  • Total (Over/Under): 128.5 points
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The BYU Cougars (16-13) visit University Credit Union Pavilion to take on the Saint Mary’s Gaels (23-5) on Feb. 18. Tip off is scheduled for 10:00pm EST in Moraga.

The BYU vs. Saint Mary’s Over/Under is 128.5 total points.

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BYU vs. Saint Mary’s Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
BYU+10.5 -115O 128.5 -110+400
Saint Mary’s -10.5 -105U 128.5 -110-550

BYU vs Saint Mary’s Prediction for Today’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts Saint Mary’s will win this game with 71.2% confidence.

BYU vs Saint Mary’s Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Saint Mary’s will cover the spread with 52.1% confidence.

Both predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both BYU and Saint Mary’s, plus offensive & defensive matchups, recent games and key player performances this season.


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  • BYU has hit the Game Total Over in 16 of their last 23 away games (+9.40 Units / 37% ROI)
  • BYU has hit the 1H Moneyline in 10 of their last 18 games (+6.95 Units / 19% ROI)
  • BYU has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 12 of their last 17 games (+6.55 Units / 35% ROI)
  • BYU have covered the 1H Spread in 11 of their last 18 games (+3.35 Units / 17% ROI)
  • BYU has hit the Team Total Over in 5 of their last 7 games (+2.70 Units / 34% ROI)
  • Saint Mary’s has hit the Moneyline in 38 of their last 50 games (+13.55 Units / 5% ROI)
  • Saint Mary’s have covered the Spread in 28 of their last 50 games (+8.20 Units / 15% ROI)
  • Saint Mary’s has hit the Team Total Over in 14 of their last 21 games (+7.15 Units / 30% ROI)
  • Saint Mary’s has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 11 of their last 18 games at home (+5.40 Units / 26% ROI)
  • Saint Mary’s has hit the Game Total Over in 15 of their last 25 games at home (+5.10 Units / 19% ROI)

BYU Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

BYU has gone 14-13 against the spread this college basketball season (-0.3 Units / -1.01% ROI).

  • 12-13 when betting on the Moneyline for -9.55 Units / -11.63% ROI
  • 14-13 when betting the Over for -0.3 Units / -1.01% ROI
  • 13-14 when betting the Under for -2.4 Units / -8.08% ROI

Saint Mary’s Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Saint Mary’s has gone 14-11 against the spread this college basketball season (+1.9 Units / 0% ROI).

  • 21-6 when betting on the Moneyline for -1 Units / -0.55% ROI
  • 13-14 when betting the Over for -2.4 Units / -8.08% ROI
  • 14-13 when betting the Under for -0.3 Units / -1.01% ROI

BYU Offensive Stats & Trends:

BYU has 378 turnovers this season — most among West Coast Conference Teams

BYU has averaged 11.0 offensive rebounds per game (275 rebounds/25 games) this season — 31st best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 9.5

BYU has 818 turnovers since the start of the 2021-22 season — most among West Coast Conference Teams

BYU has 690 defensive rebounds this season — most among West Coast Conference Teams

Saint Mary’s Offensive Stats & Trends:

Saint Mary’s has averaged 11.0 turnovers per game (263 turnovers/24 games) this season — tied for 29th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 12.5

Saint Mary’s is shooting 38% from three (189/503) this season — tied for 18th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Saint Mary’s has a TS% of 49% since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 33rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 47%

Saint Mary’s is shooting 38% from three (189/503) this season — 3rd best among West Coast Conference Teams; League Avg: 37%

BYU Defensive Stats & Trends:

BYU has averaged 28.3 defensive rebounds per game (1,696 rebounds/60 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 7th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.4

BYU has forced 14.2 turnovers per game (355 turnovers/25 games) this season — tied for 37th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 12.8

BYU has averaged 27.6 defensive rebounds per game (690 rebounds/25 games) this season — tied for 9th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.2

BYU has allowed opponents to shoot 42% (593/1,404) this season — 2nd best among West Coast Conference Teams; League Avg: 44%

Saint Mary’s Defensive Stats & Trends:

Saint Mary’s has averaged 7.5 steals per game (180 steals/24 games) this season — 3rd best among West Coast Conference Teams; League Avg: 6.5

Saint Mary’s has 180 steals this season — tied for 2nd most among West Coast Conference Teams

Saint Mary’s has averaged 7.2 steals per game (415 steals/58 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 2nd best among West Coast Conference Teams; League Avg: 6.2

Saint Mary’s has 415 steals since the start of the 2021-22 season — 2nd most among West Coast Conference Teams


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