Grand Canyon Lopes vs. Saint Mary’s Gaels 3/22/24 – As the NCAA Men’s Basketball season heats towards its zenith, the upcoming clash between the Grand Canyon Lopes (29-4) and the Saint Mary’s Gaels (26-7) on Friday, is shaping up to be a monumental showdown. This game is not just another matchup; it’s a critical juncture for both teams in the thrilling saga of March Madness. Fans and bettors alike are on the lookout for a March Madness free prediction, as both teams have shown exceptional form leading up to this point, setting the stage for an epic encounter.
Grand Canyon Lopes vs. Saint Mary’s Gaels 3/22/24
| When: | Friday, March 22, 2024 at 10:05 PM ET |
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| Where: | Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena |
| TV: | TRU |
| Stream: | SofaScore |
LOPES. GAELS. FRIDAY. 🗓️ pic.twitter.com/vfNlNF3QtY
— Grand Canyon Men’s Basketball (@GCU_MBB) March 17, 2024
Tyon Grant-Foster (Guard) vs. Aidan Mahaney (Guard)
Tyon Grant-Foster has been a giant surprise to the Grand Canyon Lopes this season after all. Playing in 32 games and averaging 33.1 minutes per game, Grant-Foster has posted impressive numbers, on average 19.8 points, 6 rebounds, 6 assists, 1.7 steals, and 1.4 blocks. His shooting percision is proved by a 44.8% field goal percentage and 76.6% from the free throw line, showing his amazing offensive skills. Nevertheless, his 2.3 turnovers per game as a potential weakness may be exposed by crafty, and much experienced defenders.
However, Aidan Mahaney of the Saint Mary’s Gaels proves a contrastously but equally influential game to the court with his distinct yet compelling playing style. Mahaney has displayed great progress statistically over the course of 33 matches, averaging 13.9 points, 2.6 rebounds, and 2.5 assists per game with an incredible 36.2% from three-point range. Even though his overall field goal percentage is at 39.4%, his free-throw accuracy at 81.3% makes him a very good player Mahaney’s less defensive stats, as opposed to Grant’Foster, evidently is the weak spot, which the Lopes can use to gain an advantage.
When these two guards duel, a fight not only for points, but for strategic advantage as well awaits. And this victory could be the game changer. Because of Grant-Foster’s versatility and solid defense with the ability to interfere with the opponents, Mahaney, being a brilliant sniper, will need good strategy and skills to cope with this in order to score.
Lopes’ Offensive Prowess Unleashed
The Grand Canyon Lopes this year have been amazing and they tally a PPG (Points Per Game) of 79.8. Their capacity to keep hitting the basket can be attested by their 46.5% field goal percentage and go along with that a 34.4% long range shot. This arsenal is complemented by a vigorous approach to rebounding, 38.2 rebounds a game on average, the most important sign to keep on the court and any ricochet opportunities.
Gaels’ Balanced Approach to Victory
The Saints Mary’s Gaels offer an array of scoring chances, accumulating 74.2 points per contest and a better field goal percentage than the Lopes by 0.4 percent. The fact that their disciplined play is manifested in a mere 10.1 turnovers per game, which come to signify a team coached well enough to value possession, substantiates the claim about the prowess of their coaching. The Gaels’ strength is a mix of offensive and defensive strategy as well as rebounding, with the team averaging at 39.5 boards per game.
NCAAB Betting Odds: Saint Mary’s Gaels -240, Over/Under: 131.5
The current betting odds favor the Saint Mary’s Gaels, indicating the confidence bettors have in their ability to secure a win. However, the Grand Canyon Lopes’ recent form and their ability to cover the spread in their last five games present an intriguing proposition for bettors looking for value.
Trends
Grand Canyon Lopes Betting Trends
Grand Canyon are 5-0 in their last 5 games.
Grand Canyon are 5-0 in their last 5 games against the spread
Grand Canyon are 7-5 in their road games against the spread
The totals have gone OVER in 2 of Grand Canyon’ last 5 games
The totals have gone OVER in 12 of Grand Canyon’ 20 last games at home
Saint Mary’s Gaels Betting Trends
Saint Mary’s are 4-1 in their last 5 games.
Saint Mary’s are 4-1 in their last 5 games against the spread
Saint Mary’s are 7-3 in their road games against the spread
The totals have gone OVER in 3 of Saint Mary’s last 5 games
The totals have gone OVER in 13 of Saint Mary’s 22 last games at home
Grand Canyon Lopes vs. Saint Mary’s Gaels Betting Picks
The Grand Canyon Lopes, who hope to be the underdog that can turn the tide of the competition, might just seem to be a force to be reckoned with. While Mahaney together with the Gaels can be called upon as a strong squad, Grant-Foster and the Lopes have been on a roll and can use their in-form status to set the stage for them. A major revenue source for premier betting sites would be the spread and the over/under total which might correspondingly result in remarkable earnings.
Score Prediction: Grand Canyon 68, Saint Mary’s 65
