Venue & Game Details
- Stadium: Mattamy Athletic Centre (formerly Maple Leaf Gardens)
- Location: 50 Carlton Street, Toronto, Ontario
- Tip-Off Time: 6:00 PM ET (Women’s game precedes the men’s matchup)
- Conference: Ontario University Athletics (OUA) Central Division
Injury Report
- McMaster: No major preseason injuries reported; expected full roster.
- TMU: Guard rotation healthy; no significant absences entering the opener.
Key Player Matchups
- Backcourt:
- McMaster: Amy Stinson (11 PPG in 2024–25) – volume shooter, must improve efficiency.
- TMU: Kaillie Hall (19 pts vs McMaster in Feb 2025) – aggressive scorer who gets to the line.
- Frontcourt:
- McMaster: Cassie Joli-Coeur – rebounding anchor, physical presence inside.
- TMU: Hailey Franco DeRyck – double-double threat, dominant on the glass (14 rebounds in last meeting).
- X-Factor: TMU’s bench scoring (Catrina Garvey, 11 pts off bench last season vs McMaster) could tilt momentum.
Recent Team Form (2024–25 Recap)
- McMaster: Finished 11-8 OUA, struggled offensively late in the season, averaging just 60 PPG in final 5 games.
- TMU: Finished 15-4 OUA, advanced to playoffs, known for rebounding dominance and defensive intensity.
Team Records & Conference Context
- McMaster: 0-0 (season opener), aiming to climb back into OUA playoff contention.
- TMU: 0-0 (season opener), projected as a top-three OUA Central team.
Series History
- TMU defeated McMaster 69–51 on Feb 1, 2025.
- TMU has won 3 of the last 4 meetings.
- McMaster’s last win over TMU came in 2023.
Betting Trends
- TMU 4-1 ATS in last 5 OUA games
- McMaster 2-5 ATS in last 7 road games
- Under has hit in 3 of last 4 head-to-head matchups
Historical Betting Results
- TMU covered the spread in both 2024–25 meetings.
- Average margin of victory in last 3 matchups: TMU by 11 points.
- Totals have leaned slightly to the Under due to TMU’s defensive pace.
Game Odds
McMaster Lady Marauders 135.5
Toronto Metropolitan Bold – 8.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Tuesday, November 4, 2025
