San Diego State vs. Saint Mary's odds, picks and predictions
The No. 24 Saint Mary's Gaels (2-1) and San Diego State Aztecs (2-1) meet Friday as part of the Continental Tire Main Event at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Tip is set for 9:30 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze FanDuel Sportsbook's lines around the San Diego State vs. Saint Mary's odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and best bets.
Saint Mary's, which is No. 24 in the Paste BN Sports Coaches Poll, is coming off a 61-57 loss to the Weber State Wildcats Sunday, failing to cover as a 16.5-point home favorite. The Gaels are 1-1 against the spread (ATS) this season and 0-2 O/U. They are led by G Aidan Mahaney, who is averaging 17.0 points per game.
San Diego State beat the Long Beach St. 49ers 88-76 Tuesday, but it failed to cover as a 14-point home favorite. The Aztecs are 1-1 ATS when favored and 0-1 ATS as underdogs. San Diego State is 0-1 straight up and ATS on the road, and its leading scorer is F Jaedon LeDee, who is averaging 25.0 points per game.
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San Diego State vs. Saint Mary's odds
Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access Paste BN Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 5:36 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): San Diego State +100 (bet $100 to win $100) | Saint Mary's -120 (bet $120 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): San Diego State +1.5 (-110) | Saint Mary's -1.5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 130.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)
San Diego State vs. Saint Mary's picks and predictions
Prediction
San Diego State 69, Saint Mary's 64
Moneyline
BET SAN DIEGO STATE (+100).
While San Diego State lost to BYU, the Cougars are far better than Weber State, who beat Saint Mary's. The Gaels' issue against Weber State was their efficiency, showing just 5-for-27 from deep.
The Aztecs have a capable defense and should be able to limit what Saint Mary's can do. The Aztecs have the best scorer in the game and are more consistent, shooting even 44.8% from the field in their loss. Expect San Diego State to be able to use its defense to limit the Gaels and also its consistent offense to pull away late.
Take SAN DIEGO STATE (+100).
Against the spread
PASS.
The spread is so short. Just play the moneyline here.
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Over/Under
LEAN OVER 130.5 (-115).
San Diego State is 2-1 O/U and has scored at least 65 points in all 3 games. The Aztecs have scored at least 83 in 2 of their 3 games. LeDee is a strong option, and 4 Aztecs average more than 10 points per game. The depth in scoring options is there for San Diego State.
The Gaels are 0-2 O/U but have scored at least 72 in 2 of 3 games and should rebound efficiency-wise from a poor battle with Weber State. They should be better, and both teams have shown trends that suggest the Over is a better play.
Take OVER 130.5 (-115).
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