Harvard Crimson vs. Saint Mary’s Gaels Free Preview 11/24/18

A low-scoring game should be expected when the Saint Mary’s Gaels (3-2) and the Harvard Crimson (2-3) clash at McKeon Pavilion. The game starts at 9 p.m. ET on Saturday, November 24, 2018.

Harvard Crimson vs. Saint Mary’s Gaels ATS Prediction

In the Crimson’s last outing, they were defeated by the San Francisco Dons, 61-57. Getting to the free throw line was one of San Francisco’s biggest advantages. They made 28 trips to the line, while Harvard went just 12 times. Chris Lewis was the game’s leading scorer with 16 points on 7-for-12 shooting.

The Gaels lost to the No. 15 Mississippi State Bulldogs in their last contest, 61-57. One of Mississippi State’s biggest strengths was their ability to convert at the free throw line. They were 8-10 (80.0 percent), while the Gaels were just 5-8 (62.5 percent). Saint Mary’s’ Jordan Ford had a solid performance, leading both teams in scoring with 23 points on 10-for-25 shooting.

The Gaels won the only contest against the Crimson last season, 89-71. The Gaels made 30 of their 32 free throws (93.8 percent) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (30.4 vs. 13.5).

Half-court execution will be critical when a pair of the nation’s slowest-paced teams square off. Saint Mary’s ranks 347th in possessions per game (63.8) and Harvard is 273rd (67.8) since last season. Additionally, the Crimson rank 271st in offensive rebounding percentage (26.3 percent), while the Gaels rank 11th in defensive rebounding percentage (77.1 percent).

Harvard vs. Saint Mary’s Pick

Prediction: SU Winner – Saint Mary’s, ATS Winner – Harvard, O/U – Over

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