Santa Clara at Saint Mary's 1/17/19 - NCAAB Picks & Predictions

Last Updated: 08/21/2019 at 11:23 AM ET

The Santa Clara Broncos visit McKeon Pavilion in Moraga, California on Thursday to play the Saint Mary’s Gaels. Santa Clara fell to 10-8 on the season following its 80-74 loss to BYU on Saturday. The Broncos were led by Trey Wertz with 20 points, while Keshawn Justice scored 17 with all 17 coming after halftime.

Saint Mary’s improved to 11-7 on the season following its 71-60 win over Loyola-Marymount. The Gaels were led by Jordan Ford and Malik Fitts with 18 points apiece, while Jordan Hunder scored 10 and pulled down 10 rebounds. The Gaels shot 52.1% from the field and 50.0% from 3-point territory.
Tahj Eaddy leads Santa Clara in scoring with an average of 16.6 points per game. The leading rebounder for the Broncos is Josh Martin with an average of 9.0 per game. Trey Wertz leads the Broncos in assists with an average of 5.1 per game. Santa Clara is shooting 45.8% from the field and 36.8% form 3-point territory.

Jordan Ford leads Saint Mary’s in scoring with an average of 22.6 points per game. Malik Fitts is the second leading scorer and leader in rebounds with averages of 14.7 points and 8.1 rebounds per game. Tommy Kuhse leads the Gaels in assists with an average of 3.3 per game. Saint Mary’s is shooting 49.3% from the field and 39.8% from 3-point territory.

Saint Mary’s has had the upper hand in this matchup covering the number in 3 of the last 4 at home and 5 of the last 6 overall. Saint Mary’s has covered the nut in 7 of the last 8 at home, 8 of the last 11 overall and 10 of the last 14 played on Thursday. Final Score Prediction, Saint Mary’s Gaels win and cover ATS 79-61.

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