Nebraska vs St. Mary’s Prediction 11-17-24 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Nebraska vs St. Mary’s prediction for this College Basketball game on Sunday, November 17th at the Sanford Pentagon in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Nebraska Cornhuskers Betting Preview

The Nebraska Cornhuskers are 3-0 this year after they defeated FDU by a score of 86-60 in their last game. Nebraska led 45-25 at halftime and added 41 points in the second half for the win. The Cornhuskers shot 43.1% from the field, 25% on three-pointers, and 82.1% on free throws in the game. Juwan Gary led Nebraska with 19 points and five assists in the game. 

Prior to that win, the Cornhuskers defeated Bethune Cookman and UT Rio Grande Valley to open the season. Nebraska has scored 78.7 points per game and they have allowed 61.7 points per game, while also averaging 42 rebounds and 14 assists per game this season. Brice Williams is averaging 15.7 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 1.0 assist per game, while Nebraska is shooting 42.4% from the field, 77.5% on free throws, and 24.6% on three-pointers this year. 

St. Mary’s Gaels Betting Preview

The St. Mary’s Gaels are 3-0 this season after they defeated Akron by a score of 87-68 in their last game. St. Mary’s led 38-30 at halftime and they scored 49 points in the second half for the win. The Gaels shot 50% from the field, 26.3% on three-pointers, and 66.7% on free throws in the game. Mikey Lewis led St. Mary’s with 18 points and one steal in the game. 

Prior to that win, the Gaels defeated Chattanooga and Towson to start the season. St. Mary’s has scored 83 points per game and they have allowed 70.3 points per game, while also averaging 44 rebounds and 17 assists per game this season. Paulius Murauskas is averaging 18.0 points, 13.0 rebounds, and 2.7 assists per game, while St. Mary’s is shooting 49.4% from the field, 73.4% on free throws, and 29.8% on three-pointers this year. 

Why Nebraska will cover

• Nebraska has won 11 of its last 12 day games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Saint Mary’s has lost five of its last six games against non-conference opponents at neutral venues.
• Nebraska has won the first half in seven of its last eight games.

Nebraska vs St. Mary’s Prediction 

Both of these teams come into this matchup with 3-0 records to start the season and will look to remain undefeated here. Nebraska barely got by Bethune-Cookman two games ago, but bounced back with a 26-point win in their last game. The Cornhuskers are shooting just 42.4% from the field, but their defense has been very good. St. Mary’s is scoring 83 points per game and they are shooting over 49% from the field through three games. This should be a great battle between two solid teams, so I will take the points with Nebraska.