Washington at St. Mary's College Basketball Picks & Predictions 3/19/2018

Monday, March 19, 2018

McKeon Pavilion

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The Washington Huskies travel to McKeon Pavilion to play the St. Mary's Gaels on Monday, March 19, 2018. The opening line for this game has St. Mary's as 10.5 point favorites.

Washington comes into this game with an overall record of 21-12. They currently have a point differential of 1.8 as they are averaging 74.4 points per game while giving up 72.6 per contest. St. Mary's has an overall mark of 29-5. They are averaging 77.3 points per contest and giving up 63.9, which is a point differential of 13.4.

Valuable Washington Huskies Betting Trends

The Washington Huskies are 15-15 against the spread this season

The Washington Huskies are 12-17 against the over/under this year

Important St. Mary's Gaels Betting Trends

The St. Mary's Gaels are 13-17 against the spread this season

The St. Mary's Gaels are 6-20 against the over/under this year

Key Washington Huskies Injuries

No key injuries to report

Key St. Mary's Gaels Injuries

No key injuries to report

Player Spotlight

Noah Dickerson averages 15.3 points per game in 26.9 minutes per contest this season. He averages 0.8 assists per contest and 8.3 rebounds per game. His field goal percentage is 56% for the year while his free throw percentage is 79%. Jaylen Nowell averages 16.1 points per game while playing 32.4 minutes per night this season. He pulls down 4 rebounds per game and dishes out 2.7 assists per game as well. His field goal percentage is 64% while his free throw percentage is at 80%.

Player Spotlight

Calvin Hermanson averages 11.2 points per game this season and he sees the court an average of 31.7 minutes per contest. He also averages 3.3 rebounds per contest and 1.1 assists per game. His field goal percentage is 49% and his free throw percentage is 80%. Jock Landale averages 21.5 points per game while playing 33.4 minutes per contest this year. He grabs 10.1 rebounds per game and has 2 assists per contest on the year. His field goal percentage is 64% and his free throw percentage is at 76%.

Useful Team Statistics

The Huskies allow 72.6 points per game to their opponents which ranks them 179th in the nation. They also allow a 44% shooting percentage and a 33% average from behind the arc, ranking them 210th and 63rd in those defensive categories. Opponents average 35.4 rebounds a game which ranks 210th, and they give up 15.6 assists per contest, which puts them in 318th place in the country. They force 15.2 turnovers per game which ranks them 324th in college basketball. Washington averages 74.4 points per contest this season, which ranks them 156th in Division 1. Their average scoring margin is 1.8 and their shooting percentage is 46% as a team, which has them ranked 129th. Behind the arc they shoot 34% which is good for 208th in D-1. They average 33.1 rebounds per game and 11.7 assists per game, which ranks them 294th and 305th in those offensive categories. In the turnover department they rank 122nd with 13.5 per game.

Useful Team Statistics

The Gaels surrender 63.9 points per contest, which ranks them 11th in the country. Their defense allows a 44% shooting percentage and a 31% average from 3-point range, ranking them 163rd and 17th in those defensive statistics. They rank 65th with 11.8 assists allowed per contest, and 1st with 27.7 rebounds surrendered per game. The Gaels are 3rd in the nation in forcing turnovers with 9.6 per game this season. St. Mary's is 78th in Division 1 with 77.3 points per game this year. They are 1st in the country in shooting at 52%, while their average scoring margin is 13.4. They shoot 41% from 3-point range, which is good for 9th in the nation. They are 274th in college basketball in rebounding with 33.6 boards per game and 54th in assists per contest with 15.6. The Gaels are 348th in turnovers per game with 9.7.

Advanced Statistics

The Huskies are 206th in the nation in offensive rating with 103.8, and their defensive rating of 101.3 is ranked 135th. In terms of pace they are 108th in the country with 70.9 possessions per 40 minutes, and their effective field goal percentage of 51% is 170th. As a team they are 167th in college basketball in true shooting percentage with 55% and they shoot 3-pointers on 34% of their shots, ranking 269th in Division 1. Washington is 134th in turnovers, as they turn the ball over an average of 16.5 times per 100 possessions while forcing 18.2 on the defensive end. Their defensive effective field goal percentage for the season currently is 50%, which is 165th in the nation.

Advanced Statistics

St. Mary's is 329th in the country in turnovers, as they turn the ball over an average of 13.4 times per 100 possessions while forcing 13.4 on defense. Their defensive eFG% for the year currently is 49%, which is 69th in Division 1. The Gaels are 76th in the nation in defensive rating with 99.3, and their offensive rating of 120.2 is ranked 2nd. They are 347th in D-1 in pace with 63.9 possessions per 40 minutes, and their eFG% of 59% is 3rd. As a unit they are 3rd in college basketball in true shooting percentage with 62% and they shoot 3-pointers on 35% of their shot attempts, ranking 232nd in the country.

Who will win tonight's Washington/St. Mary's college basketball game against the spread?

Josh's Pick: Take St. Mary's -10.5

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