Halftime Report

Fortunes may be turning around for Saint Mary's after losing three in a row. They are fully in control with a 44-20 lead over Davidson.

If Saint Mary's keeps playing like this, they'll bump their record up to 3-3 in no time. On the other hand, Davidson will have to make due with a 3-3 record unless they turn things around (and fast).

Who's Playing

Davidson Wildcats @ Saint Mary's Gaels

Current Records: Davidson 3-2, Saint Mary's 2-3

How To Watch

  • When: Friday, November 24, 2023 at 4 p.m. ET
  • Where: University Credit Union Pavilion -- Moraga, California
  • TV: ESPN Plus
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  • Ticket Cost: $39.00

What to Know

The Davidson Wildcats will head out on the road to face off against the Saint Mary's Gaels at 4:00 p.m. ET on Friday at University Credit Union Pavilion. Davidson has been getting the ball to fall more lately as they've increased their point totals each of their last three games.

Last Tuesday, everything went the Wildcats' way against the Terriers as the Wildcats made off with a 69-45 win.

Among those leading the charge was Connor Kochera, who scored 23 points. Less helpful for Davidson was Bobby Durkin's abysmal 0-6 three-point shooting.

Meanwhile, Saint Mary's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Sunday after their third straight loss. They took a 66-49 bruising from the Musketeers. Saint Mary's found out winning isn't easy when your shooting is a whole 22.5% worse than the opposition.

The losing side was boosted by Augustas Marciulionis, who scored 14 points along with 8 rebounds.

The Wildcats now have a winning record of 3-2. As for the Gaels, they now have a losing record at 2-3.

Davidson is hoping to beat the odds on Friday, as the experts think they're headed for a loss. This will be their first time playing as the underdogs on the road this season.

This contest is one where the number of possessions is likely to be a big factor: Davidson have been smashing the glass this season, having averaged 38 rebounds per game. However, it's not like Saint Mary's struggles in that department as they've been even better at 44.8 per game. Given these competing strengths, it'll be interesting to see how their clash plays out. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.

Odds

Saint Mary's is a big 9.5-point favorite against Davidson, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The line has drifted a bit towards the Gaels, as the game opened with the Gaels as a 8-point favorite.


The over/under is set at 122.5 points.

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