Mount Saint Mary's vs American First Four – Predictions & Latest Betting Odds
Mount Saint Mary's faces American in a NCAA Tournament First Four matchup on Wednesday, March 19 at 6:40 pm ET in Dayton, Ohio. The winner advances to play No. 1 Duke in the round of 64.
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Key Betting Analysis:
- Mount Saint Mary's (21-12 ATS) has won 9 of their last 11 games
- The Mountaineers are 6-0 ATS in their last six games
- Mount Saint Mary's is 14-5 ATS (73.7%) as an underdog this season
- American (16-15 ATS) ranks 349th in adjusted tempo
- The Eagles average just 67.6 points per game (308th nationally)
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Betting Trends:
- Under is 5-1 in American's last six games
- Under has hit in five straight Mount Saint Mary's games
- American is 4-8 ATS when favored by 2.5+ points
- The Mountaineers are 10-5 ATS when getting 2.5+ points
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Current Odds (DraftKings):
- American -2.5 (-112)
- Moneyline: American -148 / Mount Saint Mary's +124
- Total: 129.5 (Under -115)
Expert Pick: Mount Saint Mary's +2.5 (-112) Reasoning: The Mountaineers' strong defensive play and proven success as underdogs make them the value side against American's slow-paced, inefficient offense.
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