St. Mary's at Gonzaga College Hoops Parlay 2/9/2019

Saturday, February 9, 2019

McCarthey Athletic Center

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The St. Mary's Gaels head to McCarthey Athletic Center to take on the Gonzaga Bulldogs on Saturday, February 9, 2019. The opening line for this game has Gonzaga as 16.5 point favorites.

St. Mary's comes into this game with an overall record of 14-9. They currently have a point differential of 10.1 as they are averaging 77.0 points per game while giving up 66.9 per contest. Gonzaga has an overall record of 21-2. They are averaging 91.3 points per game and surrendering 66.1, good for a point differential of 25.1.

Valuable St. Mary's Gaels Betting Trends

The St. Mary's Gaels are 15-8-0 against the spread this season

The St. Mary's Gaels are 13-10-0 against the over/under this year

Important Gonzaga Bulldogs Betting Trends

The Gonzaga Bulldogs are 16-7-0 against the spread this season

The Gonzaga Bulldogs are 11-12-0 against the over/under this year

Key St. Mary's Gaels Injuries

11/08/18 C Aaron Menzies Hand is out indefinitely
11/08/18 G Kristers Zoriks ACL is out for season

Key Gonzaga Bulldogs Injuries

No key injuries to report

Player Spotlight

Malik Fitts averages 16.3 points per contest in 31.3 minutes per game this year. He averages 1.3 assists per game and 7.8 rebounds per contest. His field goal percentage is 48% for the season while his free throw percentage is 79%. Jordan Ford comes into this game averaging 21.9 points per contest while playing 36.3 minutes per night. He grabs 2.5 rebounds per contest and distributes 3.0 assists per game. His FG percentage is 61% while his free throw percentage is 81%.

Player Spotlight

Brandon Clarke averages 16.4 points per game and he sees the court an average of 27.1 minutes per game. He also hauls in 7.8 rebounds per game and dishes 1.7 assists per contest. His field goal percentage is 69% and his free throw percentage is 66%. Rui Hachimura scores 20.4 points per contest while playing 29.6 minutes per game. He hauls in 6.4 rebounds per contest and has 1.8 assists per game on the season. His FG percentage is 61% and his free throw percentage is at 73%.

Useful Team Statistics

The Gaels allow 66.9 points per contest which is 67th in the country. They also surrender a 45% shooting percentage and a 33% average from 3-point range, ranking them 239th and 117th in defensive field goal percentage. Opponents average 29.2 rebounds a game which ranks 5th, and they allow 10.8 assists per game which puts them in 29th place in D-1. They force 11.0 turnovers per game which ranks them 25th in Division 1. St. Mary's averages 77.0 points per contest, which is 81st in the NCAA. Their average scoring margin is 10.1 and their shooting percentage is 49% as a unit, which has them ranked 20th. From 3-point territory they shoot 39%, which is good for 24th in the nation. They average 34.7 boards per contest and 11.3 assists per game, which ranks them 224th and 316th in those offensive categories. In the turnover department they are 342nd with 10.3 per game.

Useful Team Statistics

The Bulldogs give up 66.1 points per game, which ranks them 48th in the nation. Their defense surrenders a 39% shooting percentage and a 31% average from behind the 3-point line, ranking them 11th and 35th in those defensive statistics. They rank 13th with 10.0 dimes allowed per game and 98th with 33.3 boards surrendered per contest. The Bulldogs are 239th in Division 1 in forcing turnovers with 14.3 per contest. Gonzaga is 1st in the country with 91.3 points per contest this season. They are 1st in D-1 in shooting at 53%, while their average scoring margin is 25.1. They shoot 37% from beyond the arc, which is good for 56th in the country. They are 23rd in the nation in rebounding with 39.9 boards per contest and 5th in assists per game with 18.6. The Bulldogs are 336th in turnovers per contest with 10.5.

Advanced Statistics

The Gaels have an offensive rating of 116.7, which is ranked 7th. They are 335th in college basketball in pace with 65.7 possessions per 40 minutes, and their eFG% of 56% is 22nd. As a unit they are 20th in the nation in true shooting percentage with 59% and they shoot 3-pointers on 36% of their shot attempts, ranking 246th in D-1. St. Mary's is 336th in turnovers, as they turn the ball over an average of 13.5 times per 100 possessions.

Advanced Statistics

Gonzaga is 347th in college basketball in turnovers, as they turn the ball over an average of 12.6 times per 100 possessions. The Bulldogs are 1st in the country in offensive rating with 125. In terms of pace they are 52nd in Division 1 with 73 possessions per 40 minutes, and their effective field goal percentage of 59% is 2nd. As a team they are 1st in D-1 in true shooting percentage with 62% and they shoot 3-pointers on 37% of their shots, ranking 230th in the nation.

So what is Tonights Parlay prediction?

Parlays Pundit's Pick: Take St. Mary's +16.5 and over 153 total points

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