Liberty Flames vs Seattle Redhawks NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/9/24
Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Flames versus the Redhawks? Tip off is at at 8:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Redhawk Center in Seattle, WA. The over/under for this game is set at 143.5 points, and Seattle is favored by -1 against Liberty in a non-conference matchup.
LIBERTY FLAMES VS SEATTLE REDHAWKS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Liberty Flames +1
This game will be played at Redhawk Center at 8:00 ET on Saturday, November 9th.
WHY BET THE LIBERTY FLAMES:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-73 in favor of the Flames.
- Not only will Liberty pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +1.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 143.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.
Will the Flames Defense Show Up on the Road?
Liberty Flames Recent Game/Games
Liberty opened their season with an 83-63 win over Valparaiso on Monday, November 4th. Playing at home, the Flames entered the game as -10.5 favorites and covered the spread with the 20-point victory.
Liberty led 42-32 at halftime and maintained their momentum in the 2nd half, outscoring Valparaiso 41-31. The game’s total points reached 146, surpassing the O/U line of 139.
Liberty’s offense was firing on all cylinders in their latest game, putting up 83 points while shooting 53.3% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 61.7%, thanks in part to their 61.1% shooting on two-pointers and 41.7% from beyond the arc, hitting 10 threes on 24 attempts.
Tyler Schmidt and Owen Aquino were key contributors, with Schmidt going 7-for-8 from the field and Aquino hitting 8 of 9 shots, finishing with 17 and 16 points, respectively. Zach Cleveland also had a big game, dishing out 8 assists to go along with 13 points and 7 rebounds.
Liberty’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 63 points while allowing the opposition to shoot 53% from the field. They were particularly vulnerable inside, where they allowed 22 two-point baskets on 36 attempts, a 61% success rate.
From beyond the arc, Liberty’s defense conceded 10 threes on 24 attempts, with the opposing team shooting 41%. They also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 13 times, where they made 9 free throws, hitting 69%.
Taking a Look at the Redhawks Chances at Home
Seattle dropped their season opener on Wednesday, falling 93-86 to Eastern Washington on the road. The Redhawks entered the game as 8-point favorites but couldn’t cover the spread. The combined 179 points in the game went well over the pre-game O/U line of 146.
Seattle trailed 40-35 at halftime and couldn’t slow down Eastern Washington in the 2nd half, allowing 53 points while scoring 51 of their own.
Seattle’s offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 86 points with a 47.5% field goal percentage. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 57.6%, thanks in large part to their 54.5% shooting from beyond the arc, hitting 12 of 22 attempts.
Andrew Cook led the way with 25 points, shooting 69.2% from the field, while Matthew-Alexander Moncrieffe added 20 points and 11 rebounds, hitting 77.8% of his shots. Sebastian Hartmann also shot 77.8%, going 2-for-2 from three-point range, and dished out 6 assists.
Seattle’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 93 points on 57% shooting from the field. The Redhawks allowed their opponent to hit 67% of their two-point attempts, with 25 makes on 37 tries.
From beyond the arc, Seattle’s opponent shot 40%, connecting on 9 of 22 three-point attempts. The Redhawks also sent them to the line 20 times, where they made 16 free throws, an 80% clip.