In the upcoming NCAA Tournament battle, the Grand Canyon Antelopes will face off against the Saint Mary’s Gaels, in the final game of the tournament’s opening round. This battle pits the 12th seed from the West Region against the 5th seed. The winning team will advance to challenge the winner between Alabama and Charleston.
Grand Canyon shows off an impressive 29-4 record this season. Following their win in the Western Athletic Conference regular season, they won the conference tournament title by defeating Texas Arlington with a dominating 15-point lead in the championship game last Saturday.
Grand Canyon vs Saint Mary’s Picks
- Pick: ST. Mary’s -5.5
On the other hand, the Saint Mary’s Gaels have been off the court since March 12th when they picked up a victory against Gonzaga to secure the West Coast Conference tournament title. Then, the Gaels claimed the regular season championship. With an impressive record of nine wins in their last ten games, they enter to the March Madness bracket hot. Download a free printable bracket here!
On their last clash, the Saint Mary’s Gaels beat the Grand Canyon Antelopes on March 1st, 2016. Let’s get to our Grand Canyon vs Saint Mary’s betting analysis of the recent scores and odds!
Grand Canyon Antelopes vs Saint Mary’s Gaels Odds
Grand Canyon Antelopes vs Saint Mary’s Gaels Information
Before our Grand Canyon vs Saint Mary’s betting analysis, some information on one of the NCAA Basketball games today:
Grand Canyon Antelopes (29-4) vs Saint Mary’s Gaels (26-7)
Date & Time: Friday March 22nd, 2024; 7:05pm PST
Location of the game: Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena; Spokane, WA
How to Watch: TruTV
Grand Canyon Antelopes vs Saint Mary’s Gaels Recent Scores
Before you make your College Basketball bets, here are some recent scores from these two NCAA Basketball teams:
Grand Canyon Antelopes Last 5:
- Thursday, February 29th, 2024: 72-43 win over Texas-Rio Grande Valley
- Saturday, March 2nd, 2024: 80-58 over Stephen F. Austin
- Saturday, March 9th, 2024: 68-47 win over California Baptist
- Friday, March 15th, 2024: 80-72 win over Seattle
- Saturday, March 16th, 2024: 89-74 win over UT Arlington
Saint Mary’s Gaels Last 5:
- Saturday, February 24th, 2024: 88-62 win over San Diego
- Thursday, February 29th, 2024: 83-57 win at Pepperdine
- Saturday, March 2nd, 2024: 70-57 loss to Gonzaga
- Monday, March 11th, 2024: 79-65 win over Santa Clara
- Tuesday, March 12th, 2024: 69-60 win over Gonzaga Bulldogs
Grand Canyon Antelopes vs Saint Mary’s Gaels Betting Analysis
Updated NCAA Basketball odds:
- Spread: Saint Mary’s Gaels -5.5, Grand Canyon Antelopes +5.5
- Total: 131.5
- Moneyline: Saint Mary’s Gaels -220, Grand Canyon Antelopes +180
Grand Canyon Antelopes vs Saint Mary’s Gaels Betting Preview
Tyon Grant-Foster leads the scoring charge for Grand Canyon, averaging nearly 20 points per game. He’s been consistently delivering impressive performances, notching 19+ points in each of his last five outings. In the conference title game, Grant-Foster showed off his scoring power with 22 points, following a fantastic 28-point performance the night before.
Following closely behind is Ray Harrison, scoring an average of 13.7 points per game. Harrison has been a consistent scorer, tallying double digits in his last four games. He played a huge role in the victory over Texas Arlington, chipping in with 19 points. Grand Canyon’s offense has been potent, averaging 79.8 points per game.
Grand Canyon made its Division I debut in the 2013-2014 season under the leadership of head coach Dan Majerle, who was followed by Bryce Drew after being dismissed in March 2020. This marks the Antelopes’ third appearance in the NCAA Tournament, with their first outing in 2001 resulting in a loss to Iowa, followed by a defeat against Gonzaga in 2023.
The Saint Mary’s Gaels boast a scoring average of 74.2 points per game, with an impressive field goal percentage just shy of 47% for the season. They rank 23rd nationally in rebounds per game, grabbing more than 36 boards on average. Aidan Mahaney leads the scoring for the Gaels, averaging 13.9 points per game.
Saint Mary’s had a shaky start to the season, going 2-3 with losses to Weber State, San Diego State, Xavier, and Utah Utes in November, followed by a December defeat to Boise State.
This marks the Gaels’ third straight appearance in the NCAA Tournament, with successful outings in the first round in 2022 and 2023. However, their last first-round loss was in 2019 against Villanova, and they haven’t reached the NCAA Sweet 16 since the 2010 season.
Grand Canyon Antelopes vs Saint Mary’s Gaels Betting Prediction
Saint Mary’s is well-rested, and has the toughness to slow down the Antelopes. It has been a nice season for Grand Canyon, but it comes to an end here. We are taking the Saint Mary’s Gaels to win this game by 6. Bet St. Mary’s -5.5 over Grand Canyon! Hope you enjoyed our Grand Canyon vs Saint Mary’s betting analysis!
- Pick: ST. Mary’s -5.5
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