Florida Atlantic vs. Saint Mary’s Picks and Prediction for Friday, December 19, 2025
On Friday, the Florida Atlantic Owls (8-3) face off against the Saint Mary’s Gaels (9-2) at University Credit Union Pavilion in Moraga, California. This game will air on ESPN+. Keep up to date with all the NCAAB action, with our College Basketball predictions.
Florida Atlantic vs. Saint Mary’s Game Information
- December 19, 2025
- 10:00pm EST
- University Credit Union Pavilion
- ESPN+
Saint Mary’s Form & Recent Results
Saint Mary’s enters this game looking to bounce back after a tough loss in their last outing; they dropped a nail-biter to Boise State, 68-67. Despite that setback, the Gaels have been playing solid basketball lately, coming out on top in three of their previous five matchups. Paulius Murauskas put on an impressive performance against Boise State, leading the team with 21 points. So far this season, he’s been Saint Mary’s go-to scorer, averaging 18.3 points per game. Mikey Lewis has also been a key contributor, ranking as the team’s second scoring option with 15.3 points per contest. Down low, Andrew McKeever has been a force on the glass, snagging an average of 10.2 rebounds per game to lead the squad. Meanwhile, Joshua Dent has established himself as the Gaels’ primary playmaker, dishing out an average of 4.8 assists this season. Across their last five games, Saint Mary’s has averaged 71 points per night, showing they can put up numbers when needed. As the Gaels prepare for this next game, they’ll be aiming to continue their perfect record at home and notch their seventh straight win on their own court.
Florida Atlantic Form & Recent Results
Florida Atlantic heads into this game riding the momentum of a three-game winning streak, having come out on top in three of their last five matchups. In their impressive 105-79 victory over UAlbany, Devin Vanterpool lit up the scoreboard with 24 points, once again proving why he’s been the Owls’ top offensive threat this season with an average of 17.5 points per game. Right behind him is Kanaan Carlyle, who’s been consistently reliable, contributing an average of 15.3 points so far this season. Vanterpool doesn’t just get it done on offense; he’s also made his mark on the glass, leading the team with 7.3 rebounds per game. When it comes to setting up their teammates, both Carlyle and Niccolo Moretti have shown great court vision, each dishing out an average of 3.1 assists per game this season. Offensively, the Owls have been firing on all cylinders lately, averaging a strong 85.6 points over their last five games. As they prepare to take on Saint Mary’s, Florida Atlantic hopes to keep their hot streak alive and hand Saint Mary’s their first home loss of the season.
Key Players
- Florida Atlantic’s Devin Vanterpool this season: 17.5 points, 7.3 rebounds this season
- Saint Mary’s Paulius Murauskas this season: 18.3 points per game
Betting Odds & Market Overview:
- SMC -13.5; O/U 146.5
Florida Atlantic vs. Saint Mary’s Picks and Prediction
Saint Mary’s has been unbeatable on their home court so far this season, holding a perfect 6-0 record in front of their fans. Florida Atlantic is hoping to spoil that streak and hand Saint Mary’s their first home loss of the year. To pull it off, FAU’s defense will need to stay sharp from the very first whistle. Saint Mary’s is known for coming out strong and trying to establish control of the game right away, so it’ll be up to Florida Atlantic to match that intensity, slow them down early, and set the tone themselves. If they can disrupt Saint Mary’s rhythm and prevent them from building an early lead, FAU could have a real shot at pulling off the upset. Final Score Prediction, Saint Mary’s Gaels win and cover the spread, 79-65. The best sportsbooks are the best way to go when you are betting on FAU. Make sure you know about how the fans are looking on prediction markets for Saint Mary's with the Onyx Odds promo code. Getting the most out of your bets on Saint Mary's vs FAU can be done by using the Fanatics Sportsbook promo code.
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