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<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Aggies versus the Gaels? Tip off is at at 8:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at University Credit Union Pavilion in Moraga, CA. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 141.5 points, with Saint Mary's being favored by -4.5 over Utah State.</p><h3>UTAH STATE AGGIES VS SAINT MARY'S GAELS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Saint Mary's Gaels -4.5</p><p>This game will be played at University Credit Union Pavilion at 8:00 ET on Sunday, December 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SAINT MARY'S GAELS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-71 in favor of the Gaels.</li><li>Not only will Saint Mary's pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -4.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 141.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Can The Aggies Secure a Win at Moraga?</h3><h3>Utah State Aggies Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>The Aggies dropped to 9-1 on the season after a 75-73 home loss to UC San Diego on Tuesday. Utah State was a -10 favorite going into the game.</p> <p>After leading 39-32 at halftime, Utah State allowed 43 points in the 2nd half while scoring 34. The total points for the game were 148, just under the O/U line of 148.5.</p><p>In their last game, Utah State put up 73 points, shooting 40% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 46.7%. They hit 28.6% of their threes, going 8-for-28, and were 50% on two-point attempts, finishing 16-for-32. At the free-throw line, the Aggies shot 70.8%, making 17 of 24 attempts.</p> <p>Tyler McGhie led the way with 26 points, connecting on 6 of 14 from beyond the arc, shooting 50% overall. Aniwaniwa Tait-Jones added 20 points, hitting 55.6% of his shots, while Karson Templin contributed 18 points in just 20 minutes, shooting 71.4% from the field and 66.7% from three.</p><p>Utah State's defense gave up 75 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 40% from the field on 24 of 60 attempts. The Aggies allowed 16 two-point field goals on 32 attempts, a 50% shooting rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Utah State's defense held the other team to 8 made threes on 28 attempts, a 28% shooting percentage. The Aggies also sent the opposing team to the free-throw line 24 times, where they made 17 free throws, shooting 70%. Utah State allowed 12 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can the Gaels Pull Out the Win as Home Favorites?</h3><h3>Saint Mary's Gaels Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>Saint Mary's improved to 9-2 this season with a 73-68 win over Merrimack on Thursday. Playing at home, the Gaels were -20.5 point favorites but didn't cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 141, surpassing the O/U line of 128.5.</p> <p>Saint Mary's led 32-26 at halftime and scored 41 points in the 2nd half, but they allowed 42 points to Merrimack after the break, making the game closer than expected.</p><p>Saint Mary's put up 73 points in their last game, shooting 45.6% from the field and 41.7% from three-point range, hitting 5 of 12 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 49.1%, and they were strong at the free-throw line, converting 16 of 19 for 84.2%.</p> <p>Paulius Murauskas and Mitchell Saxen both scored 18 points, with Saxen grabbing 12 rebounds and Murauskas adding 11 boards and 4 assists. Augustas Marciulionis also contributed 16 points, shooting 50% from the field and 50% from beyond the arc.</p><p>Despite Saint Mary's allowing 68 points, they couldn't capitalize on the defensive end, as their opponents shot 45% from the field, hitting 26 of 57 attempts. The Gaels gave up 21 two-point baskets on 45 tries, a 46% success rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Saint Mary's defense allowed 5 threes on 12 attempts, with their opponents shooting 41% from deep. The Gaels also sent their opponents to the line 19 times, where they converted 16 free throws, an 84% clip. Saint Mary's gave up 16 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

Utah State Aggies vs Saint Mary's Gaels NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/22/24

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<p>The Canucks and Stars are set to face off at 8:00 ET on BSSW. The Stars will host the game at American Airlines Center in Dallas, TX. The over/under for this game is set at 6.5 goals, and the Stars are the home favorites against the Canucks in a Western conference matchup.</p><h3>VANCOUVER CANUCKS VS DALLAS STARS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Dallas Stars -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at American Airlines Center at 8:00 ET on Thursday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DALLAS STARS:</h3><ul><li>With the Stars being favored by 1.5, our NHL analytics models has this one playing out 4-3 in favor of the Stars.</li><li>Take the Stars on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Canucks (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Does Vancouver Have a Shot at a Road Win?</h3><p>Through 33 games, the Canucks have achieved an overall record of 22-9-2. When on the road, Vancouver holds a 10-6-1 record, while they are 12-3-1 when playing at home. Their current record places them 2nd in the Western Pacific division and 2nd in the Western conference.</p><p>When it came to the puck line, Vancouver have posted a 23-10 record. Their road performance against the puck line stands at 11-6, while they are 12-4 at home. Games involving Vancouver have an average of 6.2 goals per game this season. Their average over/under line is 6.5. In terms of their over/under performance, the Canucks come in with a record of 19-12-2.</p><p>Across their last three road contests, Vancouver has been good against the puck line posting a mark of 2-1. Their overall mark in these games was 2-1, while averaging 3 goals per game.</p><p>Offensively, the Canucks come into the game at 3.8 goals per contest placing 1st in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are in 22nd position in the league. In terms of the Canucks' offense during power plays, they are 4th in power play goals and 11th in shorthanded goals.</p><p>Vancouver's leading goal scorer is Brock Boeser. So far this season, he has 23 goals, placing him 2nd in the NHL. Boeser also comes into the game with 14 assists.</p><p>Defensively, the Stars are currently 20th in goals allowed. On average, opponents are taking 31.2 shots per game against Dallas. They also are 26th in shutouts, coming in with 1 shutouts.</p><p>Heading into this matchup vs. Dallas, goalie Thatcher Demko has started 23 games in this season. His current record is 16-7, and his save percentage stands at 0.9690721649484536%.</p><h3>Can Dallas Live Up to the Hype at Home?</h3><p>This season, the Stars have put together an overall record of 18-8-4. When playing on the road, Dallas has gone 9-3-3, while their home record stands at 9-5-1. They are currently positioned 2nd in the Western Central division and 5th in the Western conference.</p><p>When it came to the puck line, Dallas heads in with a 11-19 record. On the road, their mark is 7-8 and their overall home performance is 4-11 vs. the puck line. Games involving Dallas have an average of 6.7 goals per game this season. Their average over/under line is 6.1. In terms of their over/under performance, the Stars come in with a record of 19-11-0.</p><p>In their last three games at home, the Stars have a straight up record of 1-2 while going 1-2 vs. the spread. The team averaged 4 goals per game in this stretch.</p><p>Offensively, the Stars come into the game at 3.5 goals per contest placing 8th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are in 27th position in the league. This season, the Stars are 9-5 when getting more shots on goal than their opponents. And in games with fewer shots on goal, they have a 9-3 record.</p><p>Dallas' leading scorer is Joe Pavelski. So far, he has 13 goals which is 42nd in the NHL. Along with his scoring, he has come up with 16 assists so far.</p><p>Defensively, the Stars come into the season ranked 20th in goals allowed. Opponents are averging 31.2 shots per game against Dallas. For the season, they are ranked 26th in shutouts, coming in with 1 shutouts.</p><p>Heading into this matchup vs. Vancouver, goalie Scott Wedgewood has started nine games in this season. His current record is 7-1, and his save percentage stands at 0.5360824742268041%.</p>

Vancouver Canucks vs Dallas Stars Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/23

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