Le Moyne Dolphins vs Connecticut Huskies NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/13/24
The Dolphins and Huskies are set to face off at 7:00 ET on FS1. The Huskies will host the game at XL Center in Hartford, CT. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 150.5 points, with Connecticut being favored by -37.5 over Le Moyne.
LE MOYNE DOLPHINS VS CONNECTICUT HUSKIES BETTING PICK
The Pick: Le Moyne Dolphins +37.5
This game will be played at XL Center at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, November 13th.
WHY BET THE LE MOYNE DOLPHINS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 82-65 in favor of the Huskies.
- Even though we have Connecticut winning straight-up, we like Le Moyne at +37.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 150.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.
Taking a Look at the Dolphins Chances in Hartford
Le Moyne Dolphins Recent Game/Games
The Dolphins fell to the Matadors 97-75 at home on Wednesday, November 6th. Le Moyne entered the game as +3 underdogs but failed to cover the spread.
After trailing 48-43 at halftime, the Dolphins struggled in the 2nd half, scoring just 32 points while allowing 49. The game’s total points of 172 exceeded the O/U line of 154.
Le Moyne’s offense struggled from the field, shooting just 32.1% overall, but their 11 made threes on 30.6% shooting helped them reach 75 points. They were also strong at the free-throw line, hitting 30 of 40 attempts for 75%.
Scotty Washington and Marcus Adams Jr. each scored 21 points, with both shooting 50% from three. Will Amica also hit 3 threes, shooting 75% from deep and adding 8 rebounds and 3 assists.
Despite Le Moyne’s defensive efforts, they allowed 97 points in their last game, even while holding the opposing team to just 32% shooting from the field. The Dolphins gave up 17 field goals, including 6 two-pointers on 35% shooting.
From beyond the arc, Le Moyne’s defense allowed 11 threes on 36 attempts, a 30% shooting rate. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 40 times, where they converted 30 for 75%. The Dolphins gave up 9 offensive rebounds.
Will Connecticut Win at Home?
Connecticut cruised to a 92-53 win over New Hampshire on Saturday, November 9th. Playing at home, the Huskies were -37.5 point favorites and covered the spread. The total points for the game were 145, falling short of the 152.5 O/U line.
Connecticut led 35-24 at halftime before dominating the 2nd half, scoring 57 points and allowing just 29.
Connecticut put up 92 points in their last game, shooting 50.8% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 57.1%. They were dominant inside, hitting 65.7% of their two-point attempts (23/35), while struggling from beyond the arc, shooting just 32.1% (9/28).
The Huskies also made 19 of 25 free throws (76%) and grabbed 15 offensive rebounds, leading to 20 assists as a team. Anthony McComb III and Alex Karaban each scored 17 points, with Karaban adding 4 assists and hitting 3 of 6 from deep.
Despite Connecticut’s defensive efforts, they allowed 53 points, with the opposing team shooting 50% from the field. Inside the arc, the Huskies gave up 23 two-point baskets on 35 attempts, a 65% shooting rate.
From beyond the arc, the opposition hit 9 of 28 three-point attempts, shooting 32%. They also went to the free-throw line 25 times, making 19, for a 76% free-throw percentage. Connecticut allowed 15 offensive rebounds.