Davidson Wildcats vs Saint Mary’s Gaels Betting Pick & Prediction 11/24/23

The Wildcats and Gaels are set to face off at 4:00 ET on ESPN+. The Gaels will host the game at University Credit Union Pavilion in Moraga, CA. The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 121.5 points, and the Gaels are favored to win at home against the Wildcats.

DAVIDSON WILDCATS VS SAINT MARY’S GAELS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Davidson Wildcats +8.5

This game will be played at University Credit Union Pavilion at 4:00 ET on Friday, November 24th.

WHY BET THE DAVIDSON WILDCATS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 72-71 in favor of the Wildcats.
• Not only will Davidson pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +8.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 121.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 143 points.

Do the Wildcats Stand a Chance in Moraga?

Heading into their 5th game of the season, Davidson currently holds a 2-2 overall record. In their three games as the visiting team, Davidson has gone 1-2, while they are 1-0 at home. As of now, Davidson holds a 2-2 record against the spread for the season. In away games, they are 1-2 vs. the spread, while in their last ten road games, they have a solid 7-3 ATS record.

Looking at their over/under performance through four games, Davidson has an over/under record of 1-3-0, with their games averaging 127.5 points per game on average. The Wildcats have an over/under record of 1-2 in their last three games, with their games averaging 67 points per game.

In their recent matchup, the Davidson offense ended with 69 points against Boston. They finished with an overall field goal percentage of 47.5% and made 7 threes. Offensively, the Wildcats hold a season-long field goal percentage of 42%, placing them 295th in the national rankings. When it comes to three-pointers, they are ranked 147th in terms of percentage and 135th in three-pointers made.

At this time, the Wildcats’ defense is positioned 26th in the country, permitting 61.4 points per game. In their previous game vs. Boston, the Terriers finished with a field goal percentage of 47% and a total of 45 points vs. Davidson.

Will Saint Mary’s Make it Happen at Home?

Saint Mary’s has a record of 1-3 heading into today’s game. So far this season, the Gaels have been the favored team in all of their games. Against the spread, Saint Mary’s has a current record of 1-3. Over their last ten games, spanning into the previous season, Saint Mary’s has gone 3-5-1 ATS.

Saint Mary’s’ games have, on average, featured 124 points per game leading to an over/under record of 1-3-0. Their average over/under line is currently 134.1 points so far. The Gaels’ have recorded an over/under record of 1-2 in their last three games, with their games averaging 53 points per game.

In their recent matchup, the Saint Mary’s offense ended with 49 points against Xavier. They finished with an overall field goal percentage of 25.7% and made 5 threes. Leading Saint Mary’s in scoring vs. Xavier was Augustas Marciulionis with his 14 points. Josh Jefferson also added 13 points for the Gaels.

Currently, the Gaels’ defense holds the 10th rank in the nation, allowing 58.4 points per game. Saint Mary’s’ three-point defense is currently 19th in the country at 4.4 made threes per game. In terms of overall field goal percentage, opponets have hit 37.5% of their shots vs. Saint Mary’s.