Prairie View A&M Panthers vs Incarnate Word Cardinals NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/12/24

Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Panthers and Cardinals. The game is starting at 8:00 ET on ESPN+, and it’s hosted by the Cardinals at McDermott Convocation Center in San Antonio, TX. Get ready to place your bets! This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 153.5 points, and Incarnate Word is favored by -9.5 vs. Prairie View A&M.

PRAIRIE VIEW A&M PANTHERS VS INCARNATE WORD CARDINALS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Prairie View A&M Panthers +9.5

This game will be played at McDermott Convocation Center at 8:00 ET on Tuesday, November 12th.

WHY BET THE PRAIRIE VIEW A&M PANTHERS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-71 in favor of the Cardinals.
• Even though we have Incarnate Word winning straight-up, we like Prairie View A&M at +9.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 153.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 148 points.

Will Prairie View A&M Make it Happen on the Road?

Prairie View A&M Panthers Recent Game/Games

The Panthers faced a tough road test against DePaul on Thursday, falling 92-59. Entering the game as +17 point underdogs, Prairie View A&M not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.

After trailing 45-20 at halftime, the Panthers put up 39 points in the 2nd half but allowed 47. The game’s total points of 151 fell just short of the 152.5 O/U line.

Prairie View A&M struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 31.9% from the field and 12.5% from beyond the arc, making only 2 of 16 three-point attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 33.3%, and they managed 59 points, with 13 offensive rebounds and 11 assists.

Nick Anderson led the Panthers with 20 points, shooting 40.9% overall, while Isaiah Rivera contributed 17 points, hitting 3 of 7 from three-point range. NJ Benson was efficient, shooting 75% from the field and grabbing 9 rebounds.

Prairie View A&M’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 92 points on 47% shooting from the field. They allowed 64% shooting from two-point range, with the opponent hitting 18 of 28 attempts.

From beyond the arc, the opponent made 11 of 33 threes, shooting 33%. Prairie View A&M also sent them to the line 27 times, where they converted 23 free throws at an 85% rate. The Panthers gave up 14 offensive rebounds.

Can Incarnate Word Pull Off a Home Win?

Incarnate Word Cardinals Recent Game/Games

In their season opener on Monday, November 4th, the Cardinals fell 83-78 to California Baptist on the road. Despite being +10.5 point underdogs, they kept it close and covered the spread. The game’s total points of 161 exceeded the O/U line of 143.5.

Incarnate Word led 43-34 at halftime but struggled defensively in the 2nd half, allowing 49 points while scoring 35. The Cardinals will need to tighten up their defense moving forward.

Davion Bailey’s 41-point performance on 17-of-26 shooting, including 7-of-12 from beyond the arc, powered Incarnate Word’s offense in their last game. As a team, the Cardinals connected on 47.8% of their threes, hitting 11 of 23 attempts, and finished with an overall field goal percentage of 50.8%.

Incarnate Word’s effective field goal percentage was 59%, and they managed just 6 assists as a team. Their free-throw shooting was a weak point, as they hit only 5 of 9 attempts (55.6%).

Incarnate Word gave up 83 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 47% from the field. They allowed 26 two-point baskets on 48 attempts, a 54% shooting rate.

From beyond the arc, the Cardinals held the other team to 5 made threes on 17 attempts, a 29% success rate. They also sent the opponent to the free-throw line 23 times, where they made 16 free throws, shooting 69%. Incarnate Word allowed 14 offensive rebounds.