Green Bay Phoenix vs Western Illinois Leathernecks NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/13/24

Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Phoenix and Leathernecks. The game is starting at 8:00 ET on ESPN+, and it’s hosted by the Leathernecks at Western Hall in Macomb, IL. Get ready to place your bets! This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 141 points, and Western Illinois is favored by -4 vs. Green Bay.

GREEN BAY PHOENIX VS WESTERN ILLINOIS LEATHERNECKS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Green Bay Phoenix +4

This game will be played at Western Hall at 8:00 ET on Wednesday, November 13th.

WHY BET THE GREEN BAY PHOENIX:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-73 in favor of the Leathernecks.
• Even though we have Western Illinois winning straight-up, we like Green Bay at +4.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 141 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.

Can the Phoenix Grab a Win on the Road?

Green Bay Phoenix Recent Game/Games

Green Bay dropped their season opener at home to St. Thomas (MN) on Friday, losing 90-76. The Phoenix entered the game as +3.5 point underdogs and didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 166, surpassing the over/under line of 145.5.

Green Bay found themselves in a deep hole early, trailing 54-35 at halftime. They tightened up defensively in the second half, allowing 36 points while scoring 41, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the first-half deficit.

Green Bay’s offense put up 76 points in their last game, shooting 41.3% from the field and 28.6% from beyond the arc, hitting 10 of 35 three-point attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 49.2%, and they were strong from the free-throw line, making 14 of 15 for a 93.3% rate.

Anthony Roy led the way with 24 points, shooting 69.2% overall and 42.9% from three. Miles Barnstable added 23 points, also hitting 42.9% from deep. Kendall Blue and Ryan Dufault were efficient, shooting 70% and 75% from the field, respectively.

Green Bay’s defense gave up 90 points in their last game, with their opponents shooting 41% from the field. They allowed 57% shooting on two-point attempts, as the other team went 16/28 inside the arc.

From three-point range, Green Bay’s defense held their opponents to 28% shooting, with 10 made threes on 35 attempts. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 15 times, where they converted 14 for 93%. Green Bay gave up 8 offensive rebounds.

Will Western Illinois Live Up to Expectations at Home?

Western Illinois Leathernecks Recent Game/Games

Western Illinois dropped their season opener on Wednesday, falling 77-64 to Pepperdine on the road. The Leathernecks entered the game as +5.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread.

After trailing 34-27 at halftime, Western Illinois allowed 43 points in the second half while scoring 37 of their own. The game’s total points of 141 went over the pregame line of 136.

Western Illinois struggled from beyond the arc in their last game, shooting just 21.7% on 5-of-23 attempts, contributing to an overall field goal percentage of 41% and an effective field goal percentage of 45.9%. They managed only 6 assists as a team, with just 7 offensive rebounds.

Stefan Todorovic led the Leathernecks with 25 points, shooting 72.7% from the field. Moe Odum added 18 points on 70% shooting, connecting on 3-of-5 from deep, while Zion Bethea also hit 3-of-5 threes, finishing with 15 points.

Western Illinois struggled defensively, giving up 77 points while allowing their opponent to shoot 53% from the field. Inside the arc, they conceded 21 two-point baskets on 37 attempts, a 56% conversion rate.

From three-point range, Western Illinois allowed 7 made threes on 15 attempts, a 46% shooting percentage. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 19 times, where they made 14, shooting 73%. The Leathernecks gave up 6 offensive rebounds.