The No. 7 Saint Mary's Gaels (28-5) meet the No. 10 Vanderbilt Commodores (20-12) in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament on Friday, starting at 3:15 p.m. ET.
Friday's matchup between the Gaels and the Commodores features the Gaels as 4.5-point favorites. The over/under for the matchup is set at 136.5.
Watch men's college basketball, other live sports and more on Fubo. What is Fubo? Fubo is a streaming service that gives you access to your favorite live sports and shows on demand. Use our link to sign up.
Saint Mary's (CA) vs. Vanderbilt Odds and Game Info
- Game day: Friday, March 21, 2025
- Game time: 3:15 p.m. ET
- TV channel: truTV
- Location: Cleveland, Ohio
- Arena: Rocket Arena
- Live stream: Watch this match on Max (Regional restrictions may apply)
Catch men's college basketball action all year long on Fubo.
Saint Mary's (CA) vs. Vanderbilt Odds and Prediction
- Spread favorite: Saint Mary's (CA) (-4.5)
- Moneyline: Saint Mary's (CA) (-196), Vanderbilt (+162)
- Total: 136.5 points
Pick ATS:Saint Mary's (CA) (-4.5)
- Pick OU: Over (136.5)
- Prediction: Saint Mary's (CA) 75, Vanderbilt 70
Get tickets for any men's college basketball game this season at StubHub.
Saint Mary's (CA) vs. Vanderbilt Comparison
| Saint Mary's (CA) Rank | Saint Mary's (CA) Stat | Vanderbilt Stat | Vanderbilt Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 190th | 73.5 | Points Scored | 79.6 | 47th |
| 5th | 60.7 | Points Allowed | 74.8 | 263rd |
| 61st | 15.5 | Assists | 13.9 | 151st |
| 15th | 9.2 | Turnovers | 9.8 | 46th |
| 125th | 45.6% | Field Goal % | 45.2% | 152nd |
| 32nd | 40.8% | Field Goal % Allowed | 46.1% | 306th |
Saint Mary's (CA) Key Players
- Augustas Marciulionis leads the Gaels in points and assists per game, scoring 14.2 points and distributing 6.1 assists.
- Saint Mary's (CA)'s best rebounder is Paulius Murauskas, who averages 8.0 boards per game in addition to a PPG average of 12.5.
- Mikey Lewis leads the Gaels in three-point shooting, knocking down an average of 1.7 shots per game from beyond the arc.
- Marciulionis and Mitchell Saxen lead Saint Mary's (CA) on the defensive end, with Marciulionis leading the team in steals averaging 1.4 per game and Saxen in blocks averaging 1.3 per contest.
Vanderbilt Key Players
- Jason Edwards averages 17.1 points per game and is the top scorer for the Commodores.
- The Vanderbilt leaders in rebounding and assists are Devin with 7.9 rebounds per game (also adding 10.3 points and 1.0 assist per game) and A.J Hoggard with 4.7 assists per game (also tacking on 9.8 points and 2.7 rebounds per game).
- Tyler Nickel is dependable from distance and leads the Commodores with 2.4 made threes per game.
- Vanderbilt's leader in steals is Tyler with 1.7 per game, and its leader in blocks is McGlockton with 1.1 per game.
Underdog Fantasy is the best place to play fantasy sports including Best Ball, Daily Drafts and Pick'em. Use our link to start drafting in minutes.