Saint Louis Billikens vs Georgia Bulldogs Picks and Predictions for Thursday, March 19, 2026
Use Code WWWC The Saint Louis Billikens will be in Buffalo, NY, Thursday night for a 9:45 PM match-up against the Georgia Bulldogs in round one of the NCAA tournament, and we have you ready to roll with our Saint Louis vs Georgia prediction. Saint Louis comes into this matchup with 28 wins and five losses on the year, while the Georgia Bulldogs roll into the NCAA tournament with 22 wins and 10 losses this season. Saint Louis has won three of the last five overall, following a one-point loss in their last outing. Georgia has won three of the last five as well, following a four-point loss last time out to end a three-game winning streak. Read more about this Saint Louis vs Georgia prediction! Struggling with handicapping? Try our NCAAB Predictions!
St. Louis looks to bounce back
The Saint Louis offense has been phenomenal this season, averaging 87.2 points on 51% shooting from the floor, but the Billikens have averaged only 63 points per game over the last two losses. Defensively, St. Louis is allowing 69.5 points per game this year. Offensively, St. Louis struggled immensely in their last outing, scoring 69 points on 43% shooting, 36% from beyond the arc. Defensively, St. Louis was outmatched, giving up 70 points, including 37 in the second half, to blow a three-point halftime lead as Dayton shot 35% from the floor and 33% from beyond the arc. Saint Louis won the rebounding battle by two, but turned the ball over 18 times in the loss.
Robbie Avila leads the Saint Louis offense this season, averaging 12.9 points and 4.1 assists per game. Trey Green and Dion Brown are both tied for second on the roster, averaging 11.1 points per game apiece. Amari McCottry is third on the team with 10.3 points per game this season. Dion brown also leads Saint Louis this year, averaging 5.5 rebounds per game.
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Georgia looks to continue their success
Georgia is one of the best offensive teams in the country, averaging 89.8 points on 47% shooting from the floor this season. Defensively, George has been mediocre, allowing 79.2 points per game this year through 32 games played. Offensively, Georgia had a ton of problems in their last outing, scoring just 72 points on 36% shooting, in 24% from beyond the arc. Defensively, the Bulldogs struggled, giving up 76 points, including 42 in the second half, as Ole Miss shot 45% from the floor and 45% from beyond the arc. Georgia did win the rebounding battle by 4, but turned the ball over 11 times in the loss.
Jeremiah Wilkinson leads the Georgia offense this season, averaging 17 points per game. Blue Cain is second on the team, averaging 13.3 points, and Kanan Catchings is third on the roster, averaging 12 points per game. Marcus Melinda averages 11.9 points to go along with the team-leading 4 assists. Somto Cyril averages 9.6 points and leads the team, pulling in 5.6 rebounds per game.
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Saint Louis vs Georgia Pick
- Saint Louis vs Georgia Spread Pick
This will be a back-and-forth affair, as this is an evenly matched game. Saint Louis has fared well all season, but Georgia has the depth and athletes to compete with the Billikens. Look for Georgia to set the tone, as their size and length will overwhelm Saint Louis for 40 minutes. Look for the Bulldogs to do the work as they get the win and cover in New York to advance into round two.
- Saint Louis vs Georgia Over/Under Pick
Both teams are elite on offense, and that will carry over into this matchup. Saint Louis does have a stout defense, but points will come in bunches Thursday night. Despite both teams scoring, the total is wildly high for an NCAA tournament game. Look for both teams to rely heavily on their defenses down the stretch to get the needed victory. Each team is going to score, but the number will go under on Thursday night as the Saint Louis Billikens take on the Georgia Bulldogs.
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