5*
(NCAAB) Dons (SF) vs. Gaels (SMC),
Point Spread: -10.00 | -115.00 Gaels (SMC) (Home)
Result: Win
Saint Mary's holds a huge advantage on the glass. It ranks sixth in total rebounds in Division I basketball with 41.2 boards per game, while San Francisco averages 35.0. The Gaels grab 13.2 offensive boards, a success rate of 41.1% (2nd in NCAAB) and far superior to the Dons' 8.8 per game (28.5% success rate). Saint Mary's give away 9.8 turnovers a game to San Francisco's 12.4. The Dons will also struggle to execute their 3-point game, which has been so crucial this year; Saint Mary's restrict opponents to 5.8 3PM/G, ranking 12th in college ball.

Take Saint Mary's to win in a blowout here Thursday night!