UTSA Roadrunners vs Saint Mary’s Gaels NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/3/24

Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Roadrunners and Gaels. The game is starting at 10:00 ET on ESPN+, and it’s hosted by the Gaels at University Credit Union Pavilion in Moraga, CA. Get ready to place your bets! This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 144.5 points, and Saint Mary’s is favored by -23.5 vs. UTSA.

UTSA ROADRUNNERS VS SAINT MARY’S GAELS BETTING PICK

The Pick: UTSA Roadrunners +23.5

This game will be played at University Credit Union Pavilion at 10:00 ET on Tuesday, December 3rd.

WHY BET THE UTSA ROADRUNNERS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-73 in favor of the Gaels.
• Even though we have Saint Mary’s winning straight-up, we like UTSA at +23.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 144.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.

Taking a Look at the Roadrunners Chances in Moraga

UTSA Roadrunners Recent Game/Games

The Roadrunners improved to 6-1 on the season with a 78-71 home win over the Huskies on Saturday. UTSA was favored by 13 points going into the game, but they didn’t cover the spread.

UTSA led 35-26 at halftime but allowed 45 points in the 2nd half while scoring 43. The game’s total points ended at 149, just over the O/U line of 148.

UTSA’s offense put up 78 points in their last game, shooting 47.2% from the field. They were efficient inside, hitting 60.6% of their two-point attempts, but struggled from three, making just 25% (5/20). At the free-throw line, they were nearly perfect, connecting on 23 of 25 attempts (92%).

Amir Spears led the way with 31 points and 5 assists, shooting 44% overall and 20% from deep. Julian Mackey added 20 points, hitting 4 threes at a 40% clip. Raekwon Horton was highly efficient, going 6/7 from the field and grabbing 9 rebounds.

UTSA’s defense gave up 71 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 47% from the field. The Roadrunners allowed 20 two-point baskets on 33 attempts, a 60% conversion rate.

From beyond the arc, UTSA’s defense held opponents to 5 threes on 20 attempts, a 25% shooting performance. However, they sent the other team to the free-throw line 25 times, where they hit 23 free throws for 92%.

Is A Home Victory Likely for Favored Saint Mary’s?

Saint Mary’s Gaels Recent Game/Games

Saint Mary’s suffered their first loss of the season, falling to 6-1 after a 68-64 defeat to Arizona State on Friday. The Gaels were -6 favorites at home but failed to cover the spread.

After leading 34-32 at halftime, Saint Mary’s scored just 30 points in the 2nd half while allowing 36. The game’s total points of 132 fell short of the O/U line of 139.

Saint Mary’s managed just 64 points in their last game, shooting 41.7% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 48.3%, with a two-point shooting mark of 39.5% (17/43). From beyond the arc, they hit 47.1%, connecting on 8 of 17 attempts.

At the free-throw line, the Gaels struggled, making only 6 of 12 attempts. They grabbed 13 offensive rebounds and dished out 10 assists. Jordan Ross and Joson Sanon led the way with 19 points each, with Ross hitting 4 of 5 threes and Sanon going 3 of 4 from deep.

Saint Mary’s Gaels gave up 68 points in their latest game, with the opposing team shooting 41% from the field, going 25/60. The Gaels held their opponent to 39% shooting on two-pointers, with the other team making 17 of 43 attempts.

From beyond the arc, the Gaels allowed 8 threes on 17 attempts, a 47% shooting performance. They also sent the opposing team to the free-throw line 12 times, where they converted 6 shots, shooting 50%. Saint Mary’s allowed 13 offensive rebounds.