- March Madness 1st Round betting odds & predictions
- Saint Mary’s (18-14) is a -5.5 point favorite vs Grand Canyon (18-14)
- Total (Over/Under): 131.5 points
- Grand Canyon / Saint Mary’s TV channel: truTV
The Grand Canyon Antelopes (18-14) visit Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena to take on the Saint Mary’s Gaels (18-14) on Mar. 22. Tip off is scheduled for 10:05pm EDT in Spokane, WA.
Saint Mary’s is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -5.5 (-105).
The Grand Canyon vs. Saint Mary’s Over/Under is 131.5 total points.
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Grand Canyon vs. Saint Mary’s Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Grand Canyon | +5.5 -115 | O 131.5 -110 | +190 |
| Saint Mary’s | -5.5 -105 | U 131.5 -110 | -250 |
Grand Canyon vs Saint Mary’s Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts Saint Mary’s will win this college basketball game with 68.4% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.
Grand Canyon vs Saint Mary’s Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Grand Canyon will cover the spread with 53.6% confidence for today’s game.
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Grand Canyon Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Grand Canyon has hit the Moneyline in 23 of their last 27 games (+9.70 Units / 5% ROI)
- Grand Canyon has hit the 1H Moneyline in 14 of their last 18 games (+6.20 Units / 6% ROI)
- Grand Canyon have covered the Spread in their last 5 games (+5.00 Units / 91% ROI)
- Grand Canyon has hit the Game Total Over in 8 of their last 12 games (+3.60 Units / 27% ROI)
- Grand Canyon has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 14 of their last 25 games (+2.65 Units / 9% ROI)
Saint Mary’s Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Saint Mary’s has hit the 1H Moneyline in 26 of their last 33 games (+18.15 Units / 9% ROI)
- Saint Mary’s have covered the 1H Spread in 22 of their last 33 games (+11.60 Units / 30% ROI)
- Saint Mary’s has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 19 of their last 33 games (+2.80 Units / 7% ROI)
- Saint Mary’s have covered the Spread in 18 of their last 33 games (+2.60 Units / 7% ROI)
- Saint Mary’s has hit the Team Total Under in 18 of their last 33 games (+0.55 Units / 1% ROI)
Grand Canyon Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Grand Canyon has a 16-16 record against the spread this college basketball season (-1.65 Units / -4.68% ROI).
- 25-6 when betting on the Moneyline for +8.3 Units / 3.86% ROI
- 17-15 when betting the Over for +0.5 Units / 1.42% ROI
- 15-17 when betting the Under for -3.65 Units / -10.38% ROI
Saint Mary’s Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Saint Mary’s has a 18-13 record against the spread this college basketball season (+3.7 Units / 10.53% ROI).
- 22-7 when betting on the Moneyline for -9.75 Units / -4.47% ROI
- 17-15 when betting the Over for +0.45 Units / 1.27% ROI
- 15-17 when betting the Under for -3.65 Units / -10.4% ROI
Grand Canyon Offensive Stats & Trends:
Grand Canyon has 25.8 free throw attempts per game this season — 4th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 19.3
Grand Canyon has averaged 1.36 points per shot (4,557 points/3,344 shots) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 8th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.24
Grand Canyon has a 39% free throw rate (1,315 free throw attempts/3,344 field goal attempts) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 5th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 32%
Grand Canyon has averaged 1.36 points per shot (4,557 points/3,344 shots) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among WAC Teams; League Avg: 1.27
Saint Mary’s Offensive Stats & Trends:
Saint Mary’s has averaged 14.2 offensive rebounds per game (341 rebounds/24 games) this season — 4th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 9.9
Saint Mary’s has averaged 15.5 assists per game (371 assists/24 games) this season — tied for 34th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 13.5
Saint Mary’s has 341 offensive rebounds this season — most among West Coast Conference Teams
Saint Mary’s has averaged 10.6 turnovers per game (628 turnovers/59 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 29th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 12.1
Grand Canyon Defensive Stats & Trends:
Grand Canyon has averaged 8.5 steals per game (195 steals/23 games) this season — tied for 26th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.8
Grand Canyon has allowed 6.1 made three-pointers per game since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 21st best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.3
Grand Canyon has allowed an average of 1.15 points per shot (3,974 points/3,452 shots) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 19th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.23
Grand Canyon has allowed opponents to shoot 41% (1,412/3,452) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 4th best among WAC Teams ; League Avg: 43%
Saint Mary’s Defensive Stats & Trends:
Saint Mary’s has allowed 57.6 points per game (1,383 points/24 games) this season — 3rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 71.8
Saint Mary’s has averaged 26.6 defensive rebounds per game (638 rebounds/24 games) this season — tied for 38th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.7
Saint Mary’s has allowed 59.1 points per game (3,488 points/59 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 4th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 71.1
Saint Mary’s has allowed 59.1 points per game (3,488 points/59 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among West Coast Conference Teams; League Avg: 72.9
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