Utah State vs St. Mary’s Prediction College Basketball Picks 12/22/24

In this article we will formulate a Utah State vs St. Mary’s prediction for this College Basketball game on Sunday, December 22nd at University Credit Union Pavilion in Moraga, California. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Utah State Aggies Betting Preview

The Utah State Aggies are 10-1 this year after they lost to UC San Diego by a score of 75-73 in their last game. Utah State led 39-32 at halftime, but they allowed 43 points in the second half in the loss. The Aggies shot 40% from the field, 28.6% on three pointers, and 70.8% on free throws in the game. Mason Falslev led Utah State with 16 points and nine rebounds in the game. 

Prior to that loss, the Aggies won their first 10 games of the season, with five of them coming by double digits. Utah State has scored 86.3 points per game and they have allowed 65.5 points against per game, while also averaging 39.6 rebounds and 18.0 assists per game this season. Ian Martinez is averaging 17.5 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 3.3 assists per game, while Utah State is shooting 48.2% from the field, 75.5% on free throws, and 34.1% on three pointers this year. 

St. Mary’s Gaels Betting Preview

The St. Mary’s Gaels are 10-2 this season after they defeated Merrimack by a score of 73-68 in their last game. St. Mary’s led 32-26 at halftime, but they did allow 42 points in the second half in the loss. The Gaels shot 46.4% from the field, 41.7% on three pointers, and 84.2% on free throws in the game. Mitchell Saxen led St. Mary’s with 18 points and 12 rebounds in the game. 

Prior to that win, the Gaels lost to Boise State by a score of 67-65, but did beat Utah and UTSA before that. St. Mary’s has scored 75.9 points per game and they have allowed 63.8 points against per game, while also averaging 41.8 rebounds and 15.8 assists per game this season. Augustas Marciulionis is averaging 14.8 points, 2.5 rebounds, and 5.8 assists per game, while St. Mary’s is shooting 45.6% from the field, 68.5% on free throws, and 31.9% on three pointers this year. 

Why Saint Mary’s will beat Utah State

• Saint Mary’s has won 18 of its last 19 games at University Credit Union Pavilion against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Why Utah State will beat St. Mary’s

• Utah State has won 11 of its last 12 games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Utah State vs St. Mary’s Prediction 

Both of these teams come into this matchup with 10 wins on the season already, but St. Mary’s will be at home. The Gaels have two losses against Boise State and Arizona State this year, and they barely got by Merrimack in their last game. St. Mary’s is shooting 45.6% from the field and they are scoring 75.9 points per game, which is much better than past season’s. Utah State is coming off of their first loss of the season against UC San Diego, but they do have a nice win over Iowa earlier this year. The Aggies are scoring over 86 points per game this year and I think we are going to see plenty of points from each team here. Take the over in this contest.