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St. Marys393372
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Game time: December 7, 2024 at 7:00 PM ET

Venue: Jon M. Huntsman Center — Salt Lake City, UT

Article updated Dec 7, 1:16 AM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

College basketball fans can look forward to an exciting non-conference matchup on Saturday, December 7, 2024, between the Saint Mary's Gaels and Utah Utes at Jon M. Huntsman

Game outlook

College basketball fans can look forward to an exciting non-conference matchup on Saturday, December 7, 2024, between the Saint Mary's Gaels and Utah Utes at Jon M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City, UT. Last season, the Utes emerged victorious over the Gaels as underdogs, but this time around they are slight favorites with a -3 point spread. Stay tuned for expert analysis and predictions for the upcoming Saint Mary's vs. Utah game.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: +125 | Running Utes -148

Spread: +3 (-110) | Running Utes -3 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 141.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Utah will win straight-up is 60%.

St. Marys

The Saint Mary's Gaels recently suffered a 68-64 defeat to Arizona State but bounced back with an 82-74 overtime victory against UTSA. Despite struggling from beyond the arc, senior guard Augustas Marciulionis led the team with 23 points and eight assists. The Gaels have four players averaging double figures in points per game, including Marciulionis and sophomore forward Paulius Murauskas. The team scores 114.1 points per 100 possessions and allows 97.2 points in return. With a power ranking of 33, the Gaels rank 145 in offense and 30 in defense, with impressive rebounding and assist numbers. Utilize sportsbook promo codes for a chance to earn more while supporting the team.

Utah Running Utes Analysis

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The Utah Utes have rebounded well since suffering their lone defeat against Mississippi State, winning their last three home games convincingly. Led by senior guard Gabe Madsen, who is averaging 22.7 points per game, the Utes are ranked 72nd in adjusted offensive efficiency and 56th in adjusted defensive efficiency nationally. With a power ranking of 57, the Utes boast the 5th ranked offense, scoring an average of 90.43 points per game, and the 36th ranked defense, giving up an average of 63.71 points per game. Utah Running Utes have impressive shooting percentages and rebounding stats, making them a formidable force in college basketball.

University of Utah Set to Dominate Against Saint Mary's in Upcoming Matchup

The University of Utah appears to have a favorable position in this upcoming matchup. Lawson Lovering's return to the team has been impactful, as the senior center is currently averaging 14.0 points and 7.5 rebounds per game in the two appearances he has made this season. Lovering's presence will be particularly beneficial against Saint Mary's, who leads the nation in offensive rebound percentage at 43.9%. Additionally, Gabe Madsen has been performing exceptionally well, averaging 4.4 three-pointers per game with an impressive 43.1% shooting percentage. Utah ranks 16th in the country in three-point rate (.503) and 21st in three-point percentage (39.4%), indicating a strong offensive performance. The Gaels will face a significant challenge when it comes to defending against Utah's offensive capabilities in this upcoming away game.

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Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · St. Marys+125 → +140Moved
  • Moneyline · Utah Running Utes-149 → -165Moved
  • Spread · St. Marys+2.5 (-110) → +3.5 (-110)Moved
  • Spread · Utah Running Utes-2.5 (-110) → -3.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Over141 (-110) → 141.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under141 (-110) → 141.5 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

St. Marys
ATS unavailable · O/U unavailable
Last 0 completed games on file
Utah Running Utes
10-22 matchup record · 7-3-0 ATS · 6-4-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2024-12-07T06:16:03.672Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

No verified injury or availability note was included in the published matchup research.

Recent head-to-head

  • 2024-11-22Utah Tech 53 · Utah Running Utes 84
  • 2023-11-27Utah Running Utes 78 · St. Marys 71
Final result

Matchup pick recap

St. Marys defeated Utah Running Utes 72-63

St. Marys defeated Utah Running Utes 72-63 on December 7, 2024, a 9-point decision in the series. St. Marys' strongest period was the 1st half, when it outscored its opponent 39-22. Against SportsJaw's recorded St. Marys +3.5 (-110) spread, St. Marys covered, while the 135 combined points finished under the recorded total of 141.5.

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