Villanova got a scare from Robert Morris on Thursday as the Wildcats pulled off a 73-70 in overtime. It has been an inconsistant road for Villnova posting a 6-6SU record over the last 12 games, On neutral court the Wildcats are 6-1 SU but only 3-4 ATS in those games. On the road, Villanova is 12-5 SU and 10-7 ATS averaging over 81ppg. Dispite the great offense the Wildcats produe, their defense gives up over 74ppg and are 2-7 ATS over those nine games. Villanova has been a 3-5 point favorite in 3 of their last4 games and games have been closer than expected as the ATS record is 1-2 in those games.
St Mary's has been IMO, on eof the hottest right now. The Gaels have won 6 ina row with a 5-1 ATS record in those games. It has been a great road journey for St. Marys posting a 12-3 SU record and an 11-4 ATS overall. The Geals are averaging almost 80ppg with a FG% of almost 49%. In theor last 5 games it has been flawless posting a 5-0 record. St Marys has a great non conference record of 14-2 and 13-2 ATS. Over te last 3 years the Gaels are 30-14 ATS in this situation. This has been a great tournament team this year holding a 7-1 ATS record. Their defense has been outstanding allowing their oppenents 67ppg, but in heir last 5 games things have tightened up as they drop that number to 59. The Gaels have the ability to score not only 2 pointers but hold an ooutstanding 41% fromt he Arch. St marys not only cover the spread they win this game out right.
30* ST MARYS GAELS +4 1/2
St Mary's has been IMO, on eof the hottest right now. The Gaels have won 6 ina row with a 5-1 ATS record in those games. It has been a great road journey for St. Marys posting a 12-3 SU record and an 11-4 ATS overall. The Geals are averaging almost 80ppg with a FG% of almost 49%. In theor last 5 games it has been flawless posting a 5-0 record. St Marys has a great non conference record of 14-2 and 13-2 ATS. Over te last 3 years the Gaels are 30-14 ATS in this situation. This has been a great tournament team this year holding a 7-1 ATS record. Their defense has been outstanding allowing their oppenents 67ppg, but in heir last 5 games things have tightened up as they drop that number to 59. The Gaels have the ability to score not only 2 pointers but hold an ooutstanding 41% fromt he Arch. St marys not only cover the spread they win this game out right.
30* ST MARYS GAELS +4 1/2