South Carolina State Bulldogs vs Jacksonville Dolphins NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/14/24

Betting on today’s Bulldogs and Dolphins game? Catch the action at Swisher Gymnasium in Jacksonville, FL, as the Dolphins hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 143 points, and Jacksonville is favored by -7 at home against South Carolina State.

SOUTH CAROLINA STATE BULLDOGS VS JACKSONVILLE DOLPHINS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Jacksonville Dolphins -7

This game will be played at Swisher Gymnasium at 7:00 ET on Thursday, November 14th.

WHY BET THE JACKSONVILLE DOLPHINS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-67 in favor of the Dolphins.
• Not only will Jacksonville pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -7.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 143 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.

Does South Carolina State Have a Shot at a Road Win?

South Carolina State Bulldogs Recent Game/Games

South Carolina State’s season opener against the Gamecocks ended in an 86-64 loss. The Bulldogs, who were +18.5 point underdogs, didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 150, just over the 148.5 O/U line.

After trailing 41-25 at halftime, the Bulldogs put up 39 points in the 2nd half but allowed 45 points, making it difficult to close the gap.

South Carolina State struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 35.8% from the field and 18.8% from three-point range, hitting only 3 of 16 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 38.8%, and they connected on just 54.2% of their free throws, making 13 of 24.

Jacobi Wright led the Bulldogs with 20 points, shooting 70% overall and 57.1% from deep. Collin Murray-Boyles added 19 points and 16 rebounds, hitting 7 of 8 shots from the field. The Bulldogs grabbed 16 offensive rebounds and recorded 13 assists as a team.

South Carolina State Bulldogs gave up 86 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 46% from the field. The Bulldogs allowed 22 two-point field goals on 37 attempts, a 59% shooting rate.

From beyond the arc, the Bulldogs held their opponent to 29% shooting, with 8 made threes on 27 attempts. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 25 times, where they converted 18 free throws for a 72% rate.

Will the Dolphins Secure A Victory as Home Favorites?

Jacksonville Dolphins Recent Game/Games

Jacksonville dropped to 0-2 this season after a 78-69 loss to Furman on Monday. The Dolphins, who were +8 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread in the road matchup.

Jacksonville led 36-33 at halftime but struggled in the 2nd half, allowing 45 points while scoring just 33. The game’s total points of 147 went over the pre-game line of 141.5.

Jacksonville’s offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 36.9% from the field and 24% from beyond the arc, finishing with 69 points. Their effective field goal percentage was 41.5%, but they managed to grab 15 offensive rebounds and hit 75% of their free throws.

Robert McCray V and Charles Johnston led the way, with McCray scoring 26 points and 5 rebounds, while Johnston added 25 points, hitting 4 of 5 threes. Zach Bell had a tough night from deep, making just 1 of 11 attempts.

Jacksonville’s defense gave up 78 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 45% from the field. They allowed 54% shooting on two-point attempts, as the other team went 17/31 from inside the arc.

From three-point range, Jacksonville’s opponents shot 34%, hitting 9 of 26 attempts. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 24 times, where they made 17 free throws for 70%. Jacksonville gave up 9 offensive rebounds in the game.