They’re second in the nation in fewest turnovers, they don’t allow easy points, and in a game like this against a team like BYU, being able to shoot from three is massive.BYU might lead the nation in accuracy from three, but Saint Mary’s is third.The Gaels were able to win the first meeting 87-84 in overtime by doing more from three the outside and beating BYU at its own game. BYU will be just a wee bit better when it has to be down the stretch. However …The Gaels don’t make mistakes.

There are few hotter teams in the country right now.The Cougars have won nine straight – including a blowout win over Gonzaga – and beat St. Mary’s in early February.BYU leads the nation in three-point percentage, connecting on 42% of their shots with big performance after big performance over the last few months.

They were better at passing the ball around, they made more threes, and they pulled off the win.BYU is a bit better at stopping the three than Saint Mary’s is.

Against Saint Mary’s the second time around in the 81-79 win, they hit 46% from the outside against a shaky D from the the perimeter.BYU moves the ball around well, it doesn’t turn the ball over, and it’s amazing at finding the open shot. I’d take the points if you twisted my arm, but I think the best play in this game is on the total. Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. Mary’s also has experience playing close games, going to overtime four times this season and winning three of those — including a takedown of BYU, 87-84, on Jan. 9.With St. Mary’s entering playing solid defense, giving up 72 points or fewer in five of its past six games that have ended in regulation, the Gaels should give the Cougars fits and have a chance to pull the upset. The Cougars are 4.5-point favorites in the latest Saint Mary's vs. BYU odds, while the over-under for total points scored is set at 145.5. Saint Mary’s vs. BYU WCC Semi-Final Prediction Mar 9, 2020 | cbb Dating back to last season the last three meetings between these two clubs were decided by five or fewer points making a point spread call on this game a difficult call. BYU has the height inside to keep Saint Mary’s off the glass, and if the Cougars can use that size properly, they can give themselves a lead that Saint Mary…

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Would you like to receive desktop browser notifications about breaking news and other major stories? CBS Sports is helping you get ready for March Madness with the latest news, picks, and predictions for the 2020 NCAA Basketball Tournament Bracket. BYU is a bit better at stopping the three than Saint Mary’s is.

Post was not sent - check your email addresses! The long layoff for the Cougars may be a blessing and a curse. BYU hasn’t played in 8 days whereas St. Mary’s is coming off a hard fought win. We've received your submission.Great things come in 3s and Las Vegas knows how to party, so what better way to celebrate than having two of the top five 3-point shooting percentage teams in the country do battle in the desert on Monday.BYU is the only team in the nation that is shooting over 40 percent from 3-point range, hitting 42.1 percent, while St. Mary’s makes 38.8 percent of its 3-pointers.While these teams both hit outside shots, they have different tempos as BYU is 143rd in the country in possessions per game while St. Mary’s is 306th.

St. The opening line for this game has BYU as 6 point favorites.

This site is not endorsed by, sponsored by, or affiliated with these schools or teams. Sign up for VSiN's free Expect a third straight nip-and-tuck battle between the two with a whole slew of momentum swings. The last time these two teams met, the pace was played closer to the Gaels’ ideal pace, but the teams went a combined 20-for-42 from 3-point range, which is unusually high even for these teams.St. The easiest way to neutralize a great rebounding team is not to give them a chance to extend their possessions. Expect a third straight nip-and-tuck battle between the two with a whole slew of momentum swings.BYU will be just a wee bit better when it has to be down the stretch. BYU is the only team in the nation that is shooting over 40 percent from 3-point range, hitting 42.1 percent, while St. Mary’s makes 38.8 percent of its 3-pointers.

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