Saint Mary’s Gaels vs Towson Tigers Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Towson vs Saint Mary's NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Moraga.

Towson vs Saint Mary's Prediction

Planning on watching today's Tigers and Gaels game? Catch the action at University Credit Union Pavilion in Moraga, CA, as the Gaels hosts this showdown at 10:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 124.5 points, and Saint Mary's is favored by -11.5 at home against Towson.

Towson vs. Saint Mary's Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NCAAB
  • Teams: Towson Tigers at Saint Mary's Gaels
  • Where: Moraga at University Credit Union Pavilion
  • Date: Monday, November 4th
  • Betting Odds STMRY -11.5, TOWS +525 | STMRY -776 O/U 124.5

Tigers Preview: Will the Tigers Make it Happen in Moraga?

Towson Tigers Records

Last season, Towson posted a 19-13 overall record, going 13-8 in Coastal Athletic Association play. At home, they were 12-5 with a +4.1 average scoring margin, while on the road, they went 7-8 with a +1.9 margin.

Against the spread, the Tigers were 17-15, including a 9-6 mark on the road. As favorites, they went 14-4 straight-up and 10-8 ATS. Their average over/under line was 133 points, and they had a 13-19 O/U record, with games averaging 131.3 points.

Tigers Offense Breakdown

Towson Tigers Offense Stats

Last season, Towson averaged 67.5 points per game, ranking 167th with 61.1 possessions per game. They struggled with shooting, finishing 331st in field goal percentage at 42% and 339th in effective field goal percentage at 47%. Their two-point shooting was particularly challenging, as they ranked 357th, hitting just 47% of their attempts.

The Tigers made 6.4 three-pointers per game, ranking 290th, and shot 32% from beyond the arc, placing 279th. They attempted 19.4 threes per game, ranking 285th. At the free-throw line, they made 13.1 per game, ranking 236th.

Towson Tigers Top Returning Offensive Players

Christian May: G-F
  • Games: 34 (Last Year)
  • PPG: 10.7 (Last Year)
  • Assists: 1 (Last Year)
  • Rebounds: 4.1 (Last Year)
Dylan Williamson: G
  • Games: 34 (Last Year)
  • PPG: 10.2 (Last Year)
  • Assists: 2.9 (Last Year)
  • Rebounds: 1.6 (Last Year)

Tigers Team Defense

Last season, Towson was one of the top defensive teams in the country, allowing just 63.6 points per game, which ranked 15th nationally. They also averaged 4.2 blocked shots per game, placing them 69th in that category. Towson allowed opponents to shoot 32.4% from three-point range, ranking 226th, and gave up 16.6 free throws per game, which was 92nd in the nation. They averaged 6.2 steals per game, ranking 223rd.

Gaels Preview: Can the Gaels Lock in a Home Win?

Saint Mary's Gaels Records

Saint Mary's finished last season with a 25-7 overall record and a 17-1 mark in West Coast Conference play. They were dominant on the road, going 10-0 with an average scoring margin of +15.5 points per game. At home, they were 15-7, winning by an average of 12.6 points per game.

The Gaels were 18-14 against the spread and went 4-0 straight-up as the underdog. They were favored in 28 games, posting a 21-7 record in those contests. Their average over/under line was 133.7 points, and they had a 17-15 O/U record, with their games averaging 132.9 points per game.

Gaels Offense Breakdown

Saint Mary's Gaels Offense Stats

Saint Mary's averaged 74.2 points per game last season, ranking 166th in possessions per game at 61.3. They shot 46% from the field, placing 80th in field goal percentage, and had an effective field goal percentage of 53%, good for 91st. The Gaels made 7.6 three-pointers per game, shooting 35% from beyond the arc, ranking 160th in three-point percentage.

Saint Mary's Gaels Top Returning Offensive Players

Augustas Marciulionis returns after averaging 12.4 points and 5.2 assists per game last season. Mitchell Saxen also returns, having averaged 11.7 points and 7.5 rebounds per game. Both players appeared in 33 games last season.

Gaels Team Defense

Saint Mary's was one of the top defensive teams in the country last season, allowing just 58.7 points per game, which ranked 3rd in the nation. They were 227th in 3-point defense, allowing opponents to shoot 32.4% from beyond the arc, and they gave up 16.5 free throws per game, ranking 90th nationally.

The Gaels averaged 6.5 steals per game, ranking 174th in the nation, and they were 101st in blocked shots, with 3.9 per game.

Tigers vs Gaels Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • In their last ten games away from home, the Tigers have a straight up record of 5-5 while going 7-3 vs the spread. The team's offense averaged 65 points per game in these contests.
  • Saint Mary's has played well in their previous five home games, going 5-0 straight up. In this stretch, they averaged 76 points per game while allowing 54. The team also performed well vs the spread at 5-0.
  • Going back to their previous ten games as the underdog, Towson has an ATS mark of 7-3 while going 5-5 straight up.
  • Going back to their last ten games as the favorite, the Gaels have a straight up record of 8-2. But, their mark vs the spread was just 6-4.

Towson vs Saint Mary's Prediction & Free Pick

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