The Saint Mary’s Gaels (3-0) go head-to-head against the Utah State Aggies (4-0) in the MGM Resorts Main Event Heavyweight at T-Mobile Arena. The game starts at 8:30 p.m. ET on Monday, November 19, 2018, and will air on ESPN 3.
Utah State Aggies vs. Saint Mary’s Gaels ATS Prediction
The Aggies will be looking for similar success after blowing out the Utah Valley Wolverines in their last matchup, 65-46. The Aggies held the Wolverines to an offensive rebounding percentage of 19.5 (below their season average of 27.2). The Wolverines also had a turnover percentage of 21.5 (above their season average of 13.6). Utah State rallied around Quinn Taylor, who finished with 10 points and 15 rebounds.
In the Gaels’ last outing, they were victorious over the New Mexico State Aggies, 73-58. Saint Mary’s had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.546 vs. 0.382). New Mexico State, on the other hand, had a better turnover percentage (8.4 vs. 11.6). Jordan Ford was the top scorer from either team with 28 points on 8-for-20 shooting from the field.
The high-powered offense of Saint Mary’s will face off against the mid-tier defense of Utah State. Since last season, the Gaels rank second in offensive efficiency, while the Aggies are 194th in defensive efficiency. The Gaels figure to have the edge on that end of the court.
Utah State Aggies vs. Saint Mary’s Gaels Odds Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Saint Mary’s, ATS Winner – Saint Mary’s, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Utah State ranks 57th in three pointers attempted per game (25.0) while Saint Mary’s ranks 265th (19.5).
The Gaels rank 47th in steals allowed per game (5.3) while the Aggies rank 168th (6.3).
Saint Mary’s ranks first in rebounds allowed per game (27.6) while Utah State ranks 73rd (33.2).
The Gaels average 15.2 assists per game, which ranks 68th in the nation. The Aggies rank 128th in assists allowed per game (12.9).
Saint Mary’s ranks 243rd in blocks per game (2.5) while Utah State ranks 253rd (2.3).
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