The Grand Canyon Antelopes will face the St. Mary’s Gaels in the first round of the NCAA tournament from the Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena at 10:05 ET on Friday night. The Gaels are listed as 5.5-point favorites, and the total is at 131 points, what is the best bet? Keep reading for our Grand Canyon vs. St. Mary’s prediction.
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
787 Grand Canyon Antelopes (+5.5) at 788 St. Mary’s Gaels (-5.5); o/u 131
10:05 p.m. ET, Friday, March 22, 2024
Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena, Spokane, WA
Grand Canyon vs. St. Mary’s Public Betting Information
Our CBB Public Betting Information page indicates that 78% of public bettors are currently backing Grand Canyon when it comes to the spread. This information is subject to change throughout the day, however, so be sure to check the link so you’re receiving the most up-to-date public betting data.
Grand Canyon Antelopes Notes
Grand Canyon defeated Texas Arlington 89-74 on March 16th to win the Western Athletic championship. Tyon Grant-Foster led the way, scoring 22 points and grabbing 9 rebounds. The Antelopes now face a tough matchup with the Gaels on Friday night.
St. Mary’s Gaels Notes
St. Mary’s took down the Zags in Las Vegas on March 12th to capture the WCC championship. Mitchell Saxen had a big game scoring 19 points and recording 15 rebounds. The Gaels begin their tournament run against the #12 seed Grand Canyon.
Grand Canyon vs. St. Mary’s CBB Betting Trends
Grand Canyon is 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games.
St. Mary’s is 8-2 ATS in its 10 games.
The total has gone over in 6 of the last 10 games for the Antelopes.
Grand Canyon vs. St. Mary’s CBB Prediction:
Give me St. Mary’s. Grand Canyon is a popular pick to take down the Gael’s, but I just don’t see it. St. Mary’s is a veteran team that defends every possession and can score inside or the perimeter. This team will keep it’s composure if Grand Canyon goes on an early run, this is a 40 minute game. St. Mary’s wins and covers in the end.
Grand Canyon vs. St. Mary’s College Hoops Prediction: St. Mary’s -5.5