Florida A&M Rattlers vs Utah Runnin’ Utes NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/17/24

Betting on today’s Rattlers and Runnin’ Utes game? Catch the action at Jon M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City, UT, as the Runnin’ Utes hosts this showdown at 9:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 150.5 points, with Utah being favored by -31 over Florida A&M.

FLORIDA A&M RATTLERS VS UTAH RUNNIN’ UTES BETTING PICK

The Pick: Florida A&M Rattlers +31

This game will be played at Jon M. Huntsman Center at 9:00 ET on Tuesday, December 17th.

WHY BET THE FLORIDA A&M RATTLERS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-71 in favor of the Runnin’ Utes.
• Even though we have Utah winning straight-up, we like Florida A&M at +31.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 150.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.

Can the Rattlers Offense Score Enough on the Road?

Florida A&M picked up their first win of the season on Tuesday, edging out Presbyterian 66-63 at home. The Rattlers, who were +4.5 underdogs going into the game, not only got the win but also covered the spread.

Florida A&M led 32-22 at halftime but allowed 41 points in the second half while scoring 34 of their own. The total points for the game ended at 129, falling short of the 138 O/U line.

Florida A&M struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 37.3% from the field and 29.2% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 44.1%, and they managed 11 assists as a team.

Kory Mincy was a standout, playing 40 minutes and scoring 29 points on 10/20 shooting, including 4/10 from three. Sterling Young added 17 points, while Milton Matthews contributed 13 points, despite shooting 3/11 from deep.

Florida A&M’s defense held their opponent to 63 points on 37% shooting from the field, including 42% from two-point range. They also limited the damage from beyond the arc, with the opposing team hitting just 7 of 24 three-point attempts, good for 29%.

At the free-throw line, the opposing team converted 15 of 20 attempts, shooting 75%. Florida A&M gave up 10 offensive rebounds in the game.

Will the Runnin’ Utes Find a Way to Win at Home?

Utah improved to 7-2 on the season with an 81-63 win over Radford on Saturday, December 14th. Playing at home, the Utes were -19.5 favorites going into the game but didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 144, just under the O/U line of 145.5.

Utah led 40-31 at halftime and maintained control in the 2nd half, outscoring Radford 41-32.

Utah’s offense put up 81 points in their last game, shooting 46.7% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 55%. They connected on 35.7% of their threes, hitting 10 of 28 attempts, and shot 56.2% from inside the arc. At the free-throw line, the Utes converted 71.4%, making 15 of 21 attempts.

Jarvis Moss and Hunter Erickson each scored 18 points, with Erickson hitting 4 of 6 from deep and shooting 71.4% overall. Moss also knocked down 4 threes, shooting 57.1% from beyond the arc. Gabe Madsen and Brandon Maclin added 15 points each, with Madsen dishing out 7 assists. The Utes finished with 22 assists as a team.

Utah’s defense gave up 63 points, with the opposing team shooting 46% from the field. They allowed 28 made field goals on 60 attempts.

Inside the arc, Utah’s opponents shot 56%, hitting 18 of 32 two-point attempts. From three-point range, they went 10/28, shooting 35%.