Arizona State Sun Devils vs Saint Mary’s Gaels NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/29/24
Betting on today’s Sun Devils and Gaels game? Catch the action at Acrisure Arena in Palm Springs, CA, as the Gaels hosts this showdown at 9:30 ET on truT. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 142 points, with Saint Mary’s being favored by -5 over Arizona State.
ARIZONA STATE SUN DEVILS VS SAINT MARY’S GAELS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Saint Mary’s Gaels -5
This game will be played at Acrisure Arena at 9:30 ET on Friday, November 29th.
WHY BET THE SAINT MARY’S GAELS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-71 in favor of the Gaels.
- Not only will Saint Mary’s pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 142 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.
Do the Sun Devils Have a Shot at a Win at Palm Springs?
Arizona State pulled off an 85-82 win over New Mexico on Thursday, November 28th. The Sun Devils, who were +4 underdogs, not only won but also covered the spread. The total points for the game hit 167, surpassing the O/U line of 158.5.
ASU was down 37-34 at halftime but turned things around by scoring 51 points in the 2nd half while allowing 45.
Arizona State put up 85 points in their last game, shooting 47.3% from the field and 54.5% in effective field goal percentage. They connected on 9 of 19 threes, hitting 47.4% from deep, and made 24 of 32 free throws, good for 75% at the line. The Sun Devils dished out 16 assists and grabbed 9 offensive rebounds.
Donovan Dent led the way with 30 points and 7 assists, despite shooting 42.9% overall and missing his only three-point attempt. Mustapha Amzil added 28 points, hitting 3 of 9 from beyond the arc, while Basheer Jihad contributed 20 points, making 3 of 4 threes.
Arizona State’s defense struggled, giving up 82 points on 47% shooting. They allowed 26 field goals on 55 attempts.
From beyond the arc, Arizona State allowed 9 threes on 19 attempts, with the opponent shooting 47% from three-point range.
Can the Saint Mary’s Offense Score Enough at Home?
Saint Mary’s continued their strong start to the season with a dominant 71-36 win over USC on Thursday. The Gaels, who were -5 favorites going into the game, covered the spread with ease. The total points for the game were 107, well under the O/U line of 141.5.
After leading 32-21 at halftime, Saint Mary’s clamped down defensively, allowing just 15 points in the 2nd half while scoring 39 of their own. It was a statement win for the Gaels, who not only took care of business on the road but did so in convincing fashion.
Saint Mary’s put up 71 points in their last game, shooting 50.8% from the field. Their two-point shooting was a strong 60%, while they struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 3 of 14 attempts for 21.4%.
Jordan Ross led the way with 15 points in 20 minutes, shooting 66.7% overall. The Gaels also grabbed 13 offensive rebounds and dished out 13 assists in the win.
Saint Mary’s Gaels put on a defensive clinic, holding their opponent to just 36 points on 26% shooting from the field. They were particularly effective in shutting down the three-point line, where their opponent missed all 12 attempts.
Inside the arc, the Gaels limited their opponent to 34% shooting, with 13 makes on 38 attempts. Saint Mary’s also kept their opponent off the offensive glass, allowing just 4 offensive rebounds.