San Diego vs St. Mary’s Prediction Basketball Picks 1-4-24

The Saint Mary’s Gaels and San Diego Toreros face off on Thursday in a college basketball showdown at Jenny Craig Pavilion. Let’s look at the betting matchup and give a free Saint Mary’s vs San Diego prediction.

San Diego Has Been Playing Well

San Diego has been playing well and coming into this game they have won four of the last five games. Three games ago against South Dakota they weren’t elite, but they ended up winning 69-66. In the last game against Westcliff, San Diego was able to secure the 78-65 victory. San Diego on the season is averaging 72.9 points while their defense is giving up 71.8 points per game. The defense is ranked 191st and they are going to need the defense to step up in a big way here. Wayne McKinney III is averaging 14.6 points while shooting 42.1 percent from behind the three point line. SAn Diego will face Gonzaga after this game.

Saint Mary’s Defense Looks to Build on Last Game

Saint Mary’s faced off against Kent State in the last game and the defense was lights out giving up only 46 points and they ended up winning by 20 points. Luke Barrett had a strong game putting up 19 points and five rebounds. Saint Mary’s on the season is averaging 70.3 points while their defense is giving up 58.5 points per game. The defense is ranked 3rd and they are going to need the defense to be good here. Aidan Mahaney is averaging 12.7 points while shooting 35.9 percent from the field and 29.7 percent from behind the three point line. Saint Mary’s will play against Loyola Marymount after this one.

Saint Mary’s vs San Diego Betting Prediction

Saint Mary’s is an elite defensive team giving up only 58.5 points per game and their defense is going to step up in a big way here. San Diego is giving up 71.8 points per game and they are going to really struggle in this game. San Diego isn’t going to have the offense to keep up and this is going to be a very comfortable victory by Saint Mary’s. Back the Gaels to cover the spread here.