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Saint Mary’s (CA) vs. Vanderbilt NCAA Basketball Picks & Predictions – NCAA Tournament First Round

Saint Mary’s (CA) vs. Vanderbilt NCAA Basketball Picks & Predictions – NCAA Tournament First Round

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By: DK.Network.Editors

The No. 10 Vanderbilt Commodores (20-12) are looking to advance to the second round of the NCAA Tournament when they play the No. 7 Saint Mary’s Gaels (28-5). This 7-10 matchup is scheduled for today at 3:15 p.m. ET.


Saint Mary’s (CA) vs. Vanderbilt Predictions

  • Our pick to win on the Moneyline in this matchup is Saint Mary’s (CA).
  • Against the spread, we predict that Saint Mary’s (CA) will cover. The spread is currently Saint Mary’s (CA) -4.5.
  • As for the total, we see this one going over the posted over/under of 135.5 points. Our projected total for the match is 144.6 points.

Saint Mary’s (CA) vs. Vanderbilt Odds

  • Spread: Saint Mary’s (CA) (-4.5)
  • Moneyline: Saint Mary’s (CA) -189 | Vanderbilt +157
  • Total: 135.5

  • The Gaels have put together a 14-18-0 record against the spread this season.
  • Saint Mary’s (CA) is 10-15 ATS this season when playing as at least 4.5-point favorites.
  • In the Gaels’ 32 games this season, the combined scoring has gone over the point total 13 times.
  • The Gaels have gone 24-4 in games they were favored on the Moneyline (winning 85.7% of those games).
  • When it has played as a Moneyline favorite with odds of -189 or shorter, Saint Mary’s (CA) has gone 23-3 (88.5% win percentage).
  • The Commodores have put together an 18-14-0 ATS record so far this year.
  • Vanderbilt has covered the spread three times this year (3-6 ATS) when playing as at least 4.5-point underdogs.
  • So far this year, 17 out of the Commodores’ 32 games with an over/under have hit the over.
  • The Commodores have won five, or 35.7%, of the 14 games they’ve played as underdogs this season.
  • Vanderbilt has a record of 2-7, a 22.2% win rate, when it is set as the underdog by +157 or more by DraftKings Sportsbook this season.

Saint Mary’s (CA) Key Stats

  • Points: 73.5 PPG (190th) | FG%: 45.6% (125th)
  • Opp. Points: 60.7 PPG (5th) | Opp. FG%: 40.8% (33rd)
  • Rebounds: 36.5 RPG (10th) | Opp. Rebounds: 25.8 RPG (3rd)
  • Assists: 15.5 APG (61st) | Turnovers: 9.2 TPG (15th)
  • Steals: 6.2 SPG (250th) | Blocks: 3.9 BPG (84th)

Vanderbilt Key Stats

  • Points: 79.6 PPG (48th) | FG%: 45.2% (151st)
  • Opp. Points: 74.8 PPG (263rd) | Opp. FG%: 46.1% (306th)
  • Rebounds: 31.4 RPG (209th) | Opp. Rebounds: 31.7 RPG (213th)
  • Assists: 13.9 APG (152nd) | Turnovers: 9.8 TPG (46th)
  • Steals: 9.1 SPG (18th) | Blocks: 3.9 BPG (84th)

This article contains AI-generated editorial insights provided by Data Skrive.


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