Old Dominion Monarchs vs Radford Highlanders NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/12/24

Planning on watching today’s Monarchs and Highlanders game? Catch the action at Donald N. Dedmon Center in Radford, VA, as the Highlanders hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 143.5 points, and Radford is favored by -4.5 vs. Old Dominion.

OLD DOMINION MONARCHS VS RADFORD HIGHLANDERS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Radford Highlanders -4.5

This game will be played at Donald N. Dedmon Center at 7:00 ET on Tuesday, November 12th.

WHY BET THE RADFORD HIGHLANDERS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 in favor of the Highlanders.
• Not only will Radford pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -4.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 143.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.

Will the Monarchs Make it Happen on the Road?

Old Dominion Monarchs Recent Game/Games

The Monarchs faced a tough challenge on Saturday, November 9th, as they went on the road to take on Arizona. Old Dominion entered the game as +33 point underdogs and struggled to keep it close, losing 102-44.

After trailing 50-21 at halftime, Old Dominion managed just 23 points in the 2nd half while allowing 52. The total points for the game were 146, falling short of the 163-point O/U line.

Old Dominion’s offense struggled in their last game, scoring just 44 points with a field goal percentage of 31.6% (18/57). Their effective field goal percentage was 33.3%, and they hit only 2 of 16 from three-point range, shooting 12.5% from deep. At the free-throw line, they connected on just 6 of 17 attempts, shooting 35.3%.

The Monarchs managed only 2 assists and 9 offensive rebounds. Tobe Awaka was a bright spot, scoring 18 points and grabbing 15 rebounds, shooting 8 of 10 from the field. Devin Ceaser added 12 points, hitting 2 of 5 from three-point range.

Old Dominion’s defense struggled, giving up 102 points while allowing the opposition to shoot 50% from the field. Inside the arc, they conceded 56% shooting, with the other team hitting 30 of 53 two-point attempts.

From three-point range, Old Dominion’s opponents shot 36%, making 8 of 22 attempts. The Monarchs also sent them to the line 29 times, where they converted 18 free throws for 62%.

Do the Highlanders Have What it Takes to Win as Home Favorites?

Radford Highlanders Recent Game/Games

Radford opened their season with an 89-77 win over William & Mary on Friday. The Highlanders were +2.5 point underdogs but managed to cover the spread with the victory.

Radford led 42-39 at halftime and pulled away in the 2nd half, outscoring the Tribe 47-38. The game’s total points reached 166, surpassing the O/U line of 148.5.

Radford put up 89 points in their last game, shooting 50% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 59.3%. They hit 64% of their two-point attempts and 37.9% from beyond the arc, connecting on 11 threes. At the free-throw line, they shot 70.6%, making 24 of 34 attempts.

Jarvis Moss led the way with 24 points, hitting 4 of 9 threes, while Ibu Yamazaki was perfect from the field, going 6 for 6, including 4 for 4 from deep, finishing with 17 points. Radford also grabbed 13 offensive rebounds and dished out 14 assists in the win.

Radford’s defense gave up 77 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 50% from the field. The Highlanders allowed 64% shooting on two-point attempts, as the other team went 16/25 from inside the arc.

From three-point range, Radford’s defense conceded 11 threes on 29 attempts, a 37% shooting rate. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 34 times, where they hit 24 for 70%. Radford gave up 13 offensive rebounds.