Offense meets defense when the Saint Mary’s Gaels (6-4) welcome the Cal State Fullerton Titans (3-6) to McKeon Pavilion. The game begins at 10 p.m. ET on Monday, December 10, 2018.
Cal State Fullerton Titans vs. Saint Mary’s Gaels Betting Prediction
The Titans are trying to rebound after their 102-94 loss to the Arizona State Sun Devils in their last matchup. Arizona State’s rebounding was their biggest advantage. The Sun Devils had 20 offensive rebounds and 58 total rebounds, while the Titans had seven and 42, respectively. Kyle Allman Jr. was the game’s high scorer with 35 points on 13-for-26 shooting.
In the Gaels’ last game, they had no trouble getting past the McNeese State Cowboys, 87-65. The Gaels had a much better turnover percentage (7.1 vs. 16.8) and had a better free throw rate (0.167 vs. 0.119). With 19 points and 12 rebounds, Malik Fitts had a good game for Saint Mary’s.
The Gaels won the sole game against the Titans last season, 76-57. The Gaels had a much better turnover percentage (11.2 vs. 26.5) and had a better effective field goal percentage (0.545 vs. 0.450).
Jordan Ford has averaged 0 points over the last five games for Saint Mary’s.
This matchup pits one of the nation’s top offenses against one of its elite defenses. Since last season, Saint Mary’s ranks fifth in offensive efficiency and Cal State Fullerton ranks 31st in defensive efficiency. It will also be a battle of conflicting styles as the up-tempo Titans rank 14th in possessions per game, while the more methodical Gaels rank 348th.
Cal State Fullerton Titans vs. Saint Mary’s Gaels Betting Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Saint Mary’s, ATS Winner – Saint Mary’s, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Saint Mary’s ranks third in rebounds allowed per game (28.2) while Cal State Fullerton ranks 280th (34.8).
The Titans rank 78th in steals per game (6.4) while the Gaels rank 250th (4.7).
Saint Mary’s ranks 11th in three pointers allowed per game (17.5) while Cal State Fullerton ranks 157th (20.4).
The Gaels rank 49th in assists allowed per game (11.3) while the Titans rank 148th (12.6).
Cal State Fullerton ranks sixth in blocks allowed per game (3.2) while Saint Mary’s ranks 72nd (2.9).
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