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Yahoo
21-03-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Saint Mary's Gaels play the Vanderbilt Commodores in first round of NCAA Tournament
Vanderbilt Commodores (20-12, 8-11 SEC) vs. Saint Mary's Gaels (28-5, 18-2 WCC) Cleveland; Friday, 3:15 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Gaels -4.5; over/under is 135.5 BOTTOM LINE: No. 20 Saint Mary's (CA) takes on Vanderbilt in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. The Gaels have gone 18-2 against WCC teams, with a 10-3 record in non-conference play. Saint Mary's (CA) scores 73.5 points and has outscored opponents by 12.8 points per game. The Commodores are 8-11 in SEC play. Vanderbilt is seventh in the SEC scoring 79.6 points per game and is shooting 45.2%. Saint Mary's (CA)'s average of 6.5 made 3-pointers per game is 1.2 fewer made shots on average than the 7.7 per game Vanderbilt gives up. Vanderbilt has shot at a 45.2% rate from the field this season, 4.4 percentage points above the 40.8% shooting opponents of Saint Mary's (CA) have averaged. TOP PERFORMERS: Augustas Marciulionis is scoring 14.2 points per game and averaging 3.0 rebounds for the Gaels. Mitchell Saxen is averaging 11.2 points and 8.0 rebounds over the last 10 games. Jason Edwards is scoring 17.1 points per game with 1.9 rebounds and 1.2 assists for the Commodores. Tyler Nickel is averaging 11.6 points over the last 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Gaels: 8-2, averaging 68.7 points, 34.3 rebounds, 12.8 assists, 5.5 steals and 3.8 blocks per game while shooting 45.3% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 60.3 points per game. Commodores: 4-6, averaging 76.8 points, 32.0 rebounds, 12.4 assists, 7.8 steals and 3.4 blocks per game while shooting 42.7% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 81.8 points. ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
Associated Press
21-03-2025
- Sport
- Associated Press
Saint Mary's Gaels play the Vanderbilt Commodores in first round of NCAA Tournament
Vanderbilt Commodores (20-12, 8-11 SEC) vs. Saint Mary's Gaels (28-5, 18-2 WCC) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Gaels -4.5; over/under is 135.5 BOTTOM LINE: No. 20 Saint Mary's (CA) takes on Vanderbilt in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. The Gaels have gone 18-2 against WCC teams, with a 10-3 record in non-conference play. Saint Mary's (CA) scores 73.5 points and has outscored opponents by 12.8 points per game. The Commodores are 8-11 in SEC play. Vanderbilt is seventh in the SEC scoring 79.6 points per game and is shooting 45.2%. Saint Mary's (CA)'s average of 6.5 made 3-pointers per game is 1.2 fewer made shots on average than the 7.7 per game Vanderbilt gives up. Vanderbilt has shot at a 45.2% rate from the field this season, 4.4 percentage points above the 40.8% shooting opponents of Saint Mary's (CA) have averaged. TOP PERFORMERS: Augustas Marciulionis is scoring 14.2 points per game and averaging 3.0 rebounds for the Gaels. Mitchell Saxen is averaging 11.2 points and 8.0 rebounds over the last 10 games. Jason Edwards is scoring 17.1 points per game with 1.9 rebounds and 1.2 assists for the Commodores. Tyler Nickel is averaging 11.6 points over the last 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Gaels: 8-2, averaging 68.7 points, 34.3 rebounds, 12.8 assists, 5.5 steals and 3.8 blocks per game while shooting 45.3% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 60.3 points per game. Commodores: 4-6, averaging 76.8 points, 32.0 rebounds, 12.4 assists, 7.8 steals and 3.4 blocks per game while shooting 42.7% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 81.8 points. ___
NBC Sports
20-03-2025
- Sport
- NBC Sports
Vanderbilt vs Saint Mary's Prediction: Odds, Expert Picks, Betting Trends and Stats for 2025 March Madness
The Saint Mary's Gaels (28-5) face the Vanderbilt Commodores (20-12) in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Friday, in Cleveland, OH. Under coach Randy Bennett, the Gaels secured a bid despite losing in the West Coast Conference title game to Gonzaga. The No. 7 seed in the East is led by senior guard Augustas Marciulionis (14.3ppg). Saint Mary's is known for its disciplined, defense-oriented play and efficient offense. The Commodores earned their NCAA Tournament berth and a No. 10 seed in the EAST despite losing their last three games heading into the Tournament. The dimutive Jason Edwards leads Vandy in scoring averaging 17.0 points per game. Saint Mary's will look to impose their methodical pace, emphasizing ball control and defensive pressure. Vanderbilt's success may hinge on exploiting the Gaels' defense from the outside in - shoot well from the perimeter before attacking the paint. The Commodores' ability to adapt to Saint Mary's tempo and execute efficiently will be crucial. Lets dive into the matchup and offer some information and possibly a sweat or two. We've got all the info and analysis you need to know ahead of the game, including the latest info on the how to catch the opening tip, recent team performance, player stats, and of course, our predictions, picks & best bets for the game from our modeling tools and staff of experts. Game details & how to watch Vanderbilt vs. Saint Mary's Date: Friday, March 21, 2025 Time: 3:15PM EST Site: Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse City: Cleveland, OH Network/Streaming: truTV Never miss a second of the action and stay up to date with all the latest scores and player news. Check out our day-by-day NCAA Basketball Schedule Page that includes live game updates. Game odds for Vanderbilt vs. Saint Mary's The latest odds as of Thursday courtesy of BetMGM: Odds: Vanderbilt Commodores (+155), Saint Mary's (-190) Spread: Gaels -4.5 Total: 135.5 points . Expert picks & predictions for Vanderbilt vs. Saint Mary's Our model calculates projections around each moneyline, spread and over/under bet for every game on the NCAA calendar based on data points like past performance, player matchups, injuries, and the schedule. Once the model is finished running, we put its projection next to the latest betting lines for the game to arrive at a relative confidence level for each wager. Here are the best bets our model is projecting for Friday's Commodores & Gaels game: Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is staying away from a play on the Moneyline. Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on the Vanderbilt Commodores +4.5. Total: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the Game Total UNDER 146.5. Vanderbilt vs. Saint Mary's: Top betting trends and recent stats Vanderbilt has lost its last 3 games Vanderbilt is 0-3 against the spread in their last 3 games (18-13 ATS for the season) Saint Mary's is 0-4 against the spread in their last 4 and 3-7 in their last 10 games (14-16 ATS for the season) Vanderbilt is 3-1 against Saint Mary's in their respective histories (Vandy is 3-1 ATS in those 4 meetings) These teams last met in 2022 If you're looking for more key trends and stats around the spread, moneyline and total for every single game on the schedule today, check out our NCAA Basketball Top Trends Tool on Please bet responsibly. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call the National Gambling Helpline at 1-800-522-4700. Follow our experts on socials to keep up with all the latest content from the staff: · Jay Croucher (@croucherJD) · Drew Dinsick (@whale_capper) · Vaughn Dalzell (@VmoneySports) · Brad Thomas (@MrBradThomas)
CBS News
11-03-2025
- Sport
- CBS News
No. 19 Saint Mary's back in WCC Tournament final after defeating Pepperdine 74-59
Augustas Marciulionis and Paulius Murauskas each scored 15 points and No. 19 and top-seeded Saint Mary's defeated No. 9 seed Pepperdine 74-59 in the West Coast Conference Tournament semifinals Monday night. The Gaels (28-4) play second-seeded Gonzaga — which defeated No. 3 San Francisco 85-76 — in the championship game Tuesday night, with the winner receiving the conference's automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament. Defending tournament champion Saint Mary's, which has won seven consecutive games and 17 of 18, won't have to sweat out making the Big Dance for the fourth time in a row. Luke Barrett added 13 points for the Gaels. Pepperdine (13-22) made an unlikely run, beating three higher-seeded teams to set up this meeting. Moe Odum led Pepperdine with 19 points and Stefan Todorovic scored 10. This is the fourth consecutive WCC Tournament final for Saint Mary's, which lost twice to Gonzaga before beating the Bulldogs 69-60 last year to end their run of four conference championships and 10 of 11. The Gaels are making their sixth appearance in the title game in the past seven years. Takeaways Pepperdine: Odum carried the Waves to the semifinals with 15-plus points and 10-plus assists each of the first three games. But after scoring 12 points in the first 12 minutes of this game, Odum didn't score again for more than 14 minutes. Saint Mary's: The Gaels outscored Pepperdine 46-26 in the lane. Key moment Pepperdine went 5:29 in the first half without a field goal and Saint Mary's took a 39-27 lead. Key stat Saint Mary's improved to 24-0 when scoring at least 70 points. The Gaels also have held 27 of 32 opponents to less than 70. Up next Saint Mary's plays Gonzaga in the title game. Pepperdine's season is over.
NBC Sports
11-03-2025
- Sport
- NBC Sports
WCC Tournament - Gonzaga vs. No. 19 Saint Mary's Prediction: Odds, Expert Picks, Betting Trends and Stats
It is no surprise to see Gonzaga (24-8) and Saint Mary's (28-4) in the final of the West Coast Conference Tournament. Saint Mary's ended Pepperdine's Cinderella run with a 74-59 win over the Waves last night. Paulius Murauskas and Augustas Marciulionis each scored 15 points to lead the Gaels to the win. Gonzaga took care of business against San Francisco knocking off the Dons, 85-76. Graham Ike poured in 27 in the win for the Bulldogs. Saint Mary's won both regular season meetings between the schools this season. The Gaels covered the spread in each game. Lets dive into the matchup and offer some information and possibly a sweat or two. We've got all the info and analysis you need to know ahead of the game, including the latest info on the how to catch the opening tip, recent team performance, player stats, and of course, our predictions, picks & best bets for the game from our modeling tools and staff of experts. Game details & how to watch Bulldogs at Gaels Date: Tuesday, March 11, 2025 Time: 9:00PM EST Site: Orleans Arena City: Las Vegas, NV Network/Streaming: ESPN Never miss a second of the action and stay up to date with all the latest scores and player news. Check out our day-by-day NCAA Basketball Schedule Page that includes live game updates. Game odds for Bulldogs at Gaels The latest odds as of Tuesday courtesy of BetMGM: Odds: Gonzaga Bulldogs (-175), Saint Mary's Gaels (+145) Spread: Bulldogs -3.5 Total: 137.5 points Bet the Edge is your source for all things sports betting. Get all of Jay Croucher and Drew Dinsick's insight weekdays at 6AM ET right here or wherever you get your favorite podcasts. Expert picks & predictions for Gonzaga at Saint Mary's Our model calculates projections around each moneyline, spread and over/under bet for every game on the NCAA calendar based on data points like past performance, player matchups, injuries, and the schedule. Once the model is finished running, we put its projection next to the latest betting lines for the game to arrive at a relative confidence level for each wager. Here are the best bets our model is projecting for today's Bulldogs & Gaels game: Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play on Saint Mary's on the Moneyline. Spread: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play ATS on the Saint Mary's Gaels +3.5. Total: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the under on the Game Total of 137.5. Gonzaga vs. Saint Mary's: Top betting trends and recent stats The Game Total UNDER has cashed in 6 straight games between Saint Mary's and Gonzaga Saint Mary's has won 3 in a row and covered the spread in 3 straight against Gonzaga Gonzaga is 8-2 in its last 10 games Saint Mary's has won 7 in a row and 9 of their last 10 If you're looking for more key trends and stats around the spread, moneyline and total for every single game on the schedule today, check out our NCAA Basketball Top Trends Tool on Please bet responsibly. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call the National Gambling Helpline at 1-800-522-4700. Follow our experts on socials to keep up with all the latest content from the staff: · Jay Croucher (@croucherJD) · Drew Dinsick (@whale_capper) · Vaughn Dalzell (@VmoneySports) · Brad Thomas (@MrBradThomas)
