Grand Canyon vs. Saint Mary's Prediction, Pick Against the Spread, Latest Odds for Round of 64
The final game of the Round of 64 will take place out west, with the Grand Canyon Antelopes taking on the Saint Mary's Gaels. Can Tyon Grant-Foster and the 'Lopes upset the Gaels on Friday night? Matt McCuen provides his prediction and pick in Grand Canyon vs. Saint Mary's.
Matt McCuen - March 22, 2024, 3:00 PM EDT
5 minGrand Canyon vs. Saint Mary's Prediction, Pick Against the Spread, Latest Odds for Round of 64
The Grand Canyon Lopes and the Saint Mary's Gaels will meet from the West region on Friday night.
Grand Canyon vs. Saint Mary's DATE, TIME, WHERE TO WATCH
- Date: March 22, 2024
- Game Time: 10:05 pm ET
- Where to Watch: TruTV
Grand Canyon vs. Saint Mary's Prediction
These are two programs that have enjoyed loads of success as mid-majors.
Grand Canyon begins this game with a record of 29-4.
That record won them the regular season title in the WAC.
The Lopes were tested in the conference championship game but pulled away late to punch their ticket.
This is a dangerous 12 seed.
The Lopes rank 50th in NET with a record of 1-0 vs Top 25 teams.
Tyon Grant-Foster headlines this Lopes team. The senior leads the squad with 19.8 points while adding 6.0 rebounds.
South Carolina native Ray Harrison has averaged 13.7 points and a team-best 3.9 assists.
Gabe McGlothan leads the Lopes with 7.3 rebounds per game.
The Lopes have scored 79.79 points while allowing the opposition 58.73.
Saint Mary's rolls into this game with a record of 26-7.
The Gaels won the regular season WCC and went on to beat Gonzaga in the WCC Championship.
Randy Bennett's team is as tough as any team in the nation.
Saint Mary's is known for their lockdown defense and slow style of play.
The Gaels rank 16th in NET.
Sophomore Aidan Mahaney leads the squad with 13.9 points per game.
Lithuania native Augustas Marciulionis leads the team with 5.2 assists while adding 12.4 points.
Big man Mitchell Saxen has added 11.7 points and a team-high 7.5 rebounds.
St Marys has scored 74.24 points per game while giving up 58.73.
Grand Canyon vs. Saint Mary's Prediction
I love this spot for the Lopes.
As mentioned, Saint Mary's plays a slow style, which favors the dog in this spot.
Grand Canyon has big-time scorers who will have their way and be able to keep pace in this game.
I am sprinkling the money line on the Lopes as well (+195).
Pick: Grand Canyon +6 -120 Click here to see which sportsbook has the best odds
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