Grand Canyon vs Saint Mary’s Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Mar. 22

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  • 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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Grand Canyon+5.5 -115O 131.5 -110+190
Saint Mary’s -5.5 -105U 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 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 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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