The Saint Mary’s Gaels (3-1) square off with the Fresno State Bulldogs (2-2) at Golden 1 Center. The game will air on ESPNU at 11 p.m. ET on Wednesday, November 20, 2019.
Saint Mary’s Gaels vs. Fresno State Bulldogs ATS Odds
Both teams thoroughly outplayed their last opponent. The Bulldogs defeated the Cal State-San Bernardino Coyotes 92-47, while the Gaels beat the Cal Poly Mustangs 79-48.
Saint Mary’s played a perfect game. They had a great free throw rate of 0.250 (above their season average of 0.167) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.635 (above their season average of 0.527). Cal Poly had marks of 0.077 and 0.423, respectively, for those same stats. Fresno State, on the other hand, played a nearly flawless game. They had an extraordinary offensive rebounding percentage of 33.3 (above their season average of 27.5) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.597 (above their season average of 0.468). Cal State-San Bernardino put up marks of 15.0 and 0.306, respectively, for those same stats. Aguir Agau played a key role for Fresno State with 20 points and seven rebounds. Jordan Ford, meanwhile played well for Saint Mary’s, finishing with 21 points.
Second-chance opportunities might be rare for Fresno State in this contest. The Bulldogs rank 222nd in offensive rebounding percentage (27.5 percent), while Saint Mary’s ranks seventh in defensive rebounding percentage (77.2 percent) since last season. Also, the Gaels rank 31st in offensive efficiency (112.6), while the Bulldogs rank 53rd in defensive efficiency (97.3).
Saint Mary’s Gaels vs. Fresno State Bulldogs Pick
Free College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Saint Mary’s, ATS Winner – Saint Mary’s, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Fresno State ranks 11th in three pointers attempted per game (28.2) while Saint Mary’s ranks 269th (19.7).
- The Gaels rank ninth in steals allowed per game (4.8) while the Bulldogs rank 78th (5.7).
- Fresno State blocks 3.6 opponent shots per game, which is ranked 114th in the country. Saint Mary’s ranks 141st in blocks allowed per game (3.3).
- The Bulldogs rank 97th in assists per game (14.3) while the Gaels rank 299th (10.3).
- Saint Mary’s ranks second in rebounds allowed per game (29.0) while Fresno State ranks 133rd (34.4).
