Seattle Redhawks vs. Saint Mary’s Gaels Betting Prediction 12/28/19

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The Saint Mary’s Gaels (12-2) welcome the Seattle Redhawks (7-7) to McKeon Pavilion. The Redhawks will try to put an end to a five-game road losing streak. Action starts at 8 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 28, 2019.

Seattle Redhawks vs. Saint Mary’s Gaels ATS Odds

Both teams were triumphant in their last game. The Gaels beat the Nevada Wolf Pack 68-63, while the Redhawks dismantled the Long Beach State Beach 79-57.

Seattle dominated nearly every facet of the game. They had a turnover percentage of 13.8 (better than their season average of 13.9) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.486 (above their season average of 0.449). For those same stats, Long Beach State recorded marks of 27.3 and 0.406, respectively. The Gaels, meanwhile, had a ridiculously low turnover percentage of 8.2 (better than their season average of 14.2), while the Wolf Pack had a free throw rate of 0.161 (below their season average of 0.237). Malik Fitts had a good outing for Saint Mary’s, putting up 23 points and six rebounds. Meanwhile, Seattle received a boost from Terrell Brown, who had 17 points and eight assists.

Saint Mary’s should be expected to protect the ball well in this contest. Saint Mary’s ranks 10th in the nation at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 15.5 percent), while Seattle forces the 95th-fewest turnovers (18.6 percent).

Seattle at Saint Mary’s Pick

Free College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Saint Mary’s, ATS Winner – Saint Mary’s, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • Saint Mary’s ranks fourth in rebounds allowed per game (28.7) while Seattle ranks 145th (35.4).
  • The Gaels rank first in steals allowed per game (3.9) while the Redhawks rank 62nd (5.9).
  • Saint Mary’s ranks 21st in blocks allowed per game (2.2) while Seattle ranks 64th (2.9).
  • The Gaels rank 20th in three pointers allowed per game (17.6) while the Redhawks rank 156th (23.1).
  • Saint Mary’s ranks 10th in assists allowed per game (9.0) while Seattle ranks 84th (11.8).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Gaels’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 11.8, down from 14.1 for the season.
  • During their last five games, the Redhawks have scored an average of 69.8 points per game (1.9 below their season average) and allowed an average of 68.0 points per game (2.4 below their season average).