St. Mary's vs California College Basketball Parlay 12/14/2019

Game: St. Mary's Gaels vs California Golden Bears

Date: Saturday, December 14, 2019

Location: Haas Pavilion in Berkeley, CA

TV: PACN

Odds/Point Spread: California +7

Total/Over-Under: 127

The St. Mary's Gaels head to Haas Pavilion to take on the California Golden Bears on Saturday, December 14, 2019. The opening line for this game has St. Mary's as 7 point favorites.

St. Mary's comes into this game with an overall record of 9-2. They currently have a point differential of 12.7 as they are averaging 74.6 points per game while giving up 61.9 per contest. California has an overall mark of 6-4. They are averaging 65.6 points per contest and giving up 68.3, which is a point differential of -2.7.

Valuable St. Mary's Gaels Betting Trends

The St. Mary's Gaels are 3-7-0 against the spread this season

The St. Mary's Gaels are 6-4-0 against the over/under this year

Important California Golden Bears Betting Trends

The California Golden Bears are 4-6-0 against the spread this season

The California Golden Bears are 5-4-1 against the over/under this year

Key St. Mary's Gaels Injuries

No key injuries to report

Key California Golden Bears Injuries

No key injuries to report

Player Spotlight

Malik Fitts averages 14.5 points per contest in 32.8 minutes per game this year. He averages 1.8 assists per game and 7.8 rebounds per contest. His field goal percentage is 47% for the season while his free throw percentage is 77%. Jordan Ford comes into this game averaging 19.4 points per contest while playing 35.7 minutes per night. He grabs 2.4 rebounds per contest and distributes 2.3 assists per game. His FG percentage is 47% while his free throw percentage is 74%.

Player Spotlight

Kareem South averages 11.5 points per game and he sees the court an average of 30.8 minutes per game. He also hauls in 2.7 rebounds per game and dishes 1.8 assists per contest. His field goal percentage is 44% and his free throw percentage is 85%. Matt Bradley scores 17.7 points per contest while playing 31.6 minutes per game. He hauls in 4.1 rebounds per contest and has 1.4 assists per game on the season. His FG percentage is 47% and his free throw percentage is at 90%.

Useful Team Statistics

The Gaels allow 61.9 points per contest which is 44th in the country. They also surrender a 44% shooting percentage and a 35% average from 3-point range, ranking them 248th and 283rd in defensive field goal percentage. Opponents average 28.3 rebounds a game which ranks 6th, and they allow 8.5 assists per game which puts them in 10th place in D-1. They force 12.5 turnovers per game which ranks them 76th in Division 1. St. Mary's averages 74.6 points per contest, which is 121st in the NCAA. Their average scoring margin is 12.7 and their shooting percentage is 49% as a unit, which has them ranked 21st. From 3-point territory they shoot 44%, which is good for 1st in the nation. They average 32.0 boards per contest and 12.9 assists per game, which ranks them 316th and 206th in those offensive categories. In the turnover department they are 346th with 10.1 per game.

Useful Team Statistics

The Golden Bears give up 68.3 points per game, which ranks them 175th in the nation. Their defense surrenders a 40% shooting percentage and a 35% average from behind the 3-point line, ranking them 103rd and 266th in those defensive statistics. They rank 138th with 11.8 dimes allowed per game and 131st with 34.1 boards surrendered per contest. The Golden Bears are 22nd in Division 1 in forcing turnovers with 11.2 per contest. California is 294th in the country with 65.6 points per contest this season. They are 110th in D-1 in shooting at 46%, while their average scoring margin is -2.7. They shoot 40% from beyond the arc, which is good for 21st in the country. They are 290th in the nation in rebounding with 33.1 boards per contest and 338th in assists per game with 9.6. The Golden Bears are 153rd in turnovers per contest with 13.9.

Advanced Statistics

The Gaels are 7th in the nation in offensive rating with 115.8. In terms of pace they are 344th in the country with 63.8 possessions per 40 minutes, and their effective field goal percentage of 58% is 11th. As a team they are 12th in college basketball in true shooting percentage with 60% and they shoot 3-pointers on 39% of their shots, ranking 154th in Division 1. St. Mary's is 323rd in turnovers, as they turn the ball over an average of 14 times per 100 possessions.

Advanced Statistics

California is 56th in college basketball in turnovers, as they turn the ball over an average of 19 times per 100 possessions. The Golden Bears are 251st in the country in offensive rating with 97.9. In terms of pace they are 319th in Division 1 with 66.2 possessions per 40 minutes, and their effective field goal percentage of 51% is 143rd. As a team they are 109th in D-1 in true shooting percentage with 55% and they shoot 3-pointers on 28% of their shots, ranking 332nd in the nation.

So what is Tonights Parlay prediction?

Parlays Pundit's Pick: Take St. Mary's -7 and over 127 total points

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