Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks vs Liberty Flames Betting Pick & Prediction 11/25/23
Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Hawks and Flames. The game is starting at 1:00 ET on ESPN+, and it’s hosted by the Flames at Liberty Arena in Lynchburg, VA. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 139.5 points, with the Flames being the favored team playing at home against the Hawks.
MARYLAND EASTERN SHORE HAWKS VS LIBERTY FLAMES BETTING PICK
The Pick: Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks +26
This game will be played at Liberty Arena at 1:00 ET on Saturday, November 25th.
WHY BET THE MARYLAND EASTERN SHORE HAWKS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-67 in favor of the Flames.
- Even though we have Liberty winning straight-up, we like Maryland Eastern Shore at +26.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 139.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 143 points.
Can the Hawks Offense Score Enough on the Road?
Maryland Eastern Shore enters today’s game against Liberty with an overall record of 0-3. Over their previous three games, including last season, Maryland Eastern Shore has gone 0-3 on the road. Prior to today’s game, Maryland Eastern Shore has a 0-3 against the spread (ATS) record. Taking into account their performance from the previous season, Maryland Eastern Shore has a 3-5-1 ATS record over their last ten games.
So far, Maryland Eastern Shore’s games have averaged 140.3 points per game with the average over/under line being 134.8 points. When analyzing the Hawks’ last five games, they have produced a combined average of 69 points per game and an over/under record of 3-1.
In their latest game, Maryland Eastern Shore offense put up 55 points against Notre Dame. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 34.4% and made 6 threes. Troy Hupstead is leading the team in scoring at 12.8 points per contest. Chace Davis has also been a key contributor with a PPG average of 11.8 going into the game.
At this time, the Hawks’ defense is positioned 160th in the country, permitting 77.0 points per game. In their most recent game, the Maryland Eastern Shore defense struggled to defend the three-point line, as Notre Dame knocked down 13 three-pointers on their way to 75 points.
Is A Home Victory Likely for the Favored Flames?
After four games, Liberty has yet to lose with a perfect 4-0 record. All four of their games have been played at home. Entering today’s game, Liberty boasts a perfect 4-0 against the spread (ATS). Looking back at their previous ten games, which includes the previous season, Liberty has an impressive ATS mark of 7-2.
Liberty comes in with an over/under record of 2-1-1 through four games, with their games averaging a combined 143.2 points per game so far. The Flames have an over/under record of 2-1 in their last three games, with their games averaging 80 points per game.
The Liberty offense is coming off a game where they scored 71 points against Vermont. They posted a field goal percentage of 50% and connected on 8 threes. Offensively, the Flames have a season long field goal percentage of 50%, which is 35th in the nation. In terms of three-pointers, they are 33rd in percentage and 4th in three-pointers made.
In the current season, the Liberty defense has excelled, sitting 20th in the nation by allowing 60.6 points per game. In terms of field goal percentage allowed, Liberty’s defense has allowed opponents to shoot 41.5% from the field, including a three-point shooting percentage allowed of 21.3% this season.