North Carolina Central Eagles vs Georgia Southern Eagles NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/15/24

Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Eagles and Eagles. The game is starting at 7:30 ET on ESPN+, and it’s hosted by the Eagles at Rock Hill Sports & Event Center in Rock Hill, SC. Get ready to place your bets! This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 151.5 points, and Georgia Southern is favored by -5.5 vs. North Carolina Central.

NORTH CAROLINA CENTRAL EAGLES VS GEORGIA SOUTHERN EAGLES BETTING PICK

The Pick: North Carolina Central Eagles +5.5

This game will be played at Rock Hill Sports & Event Center at 7:30 ET on Friday, November 15th.

WHY BET THE NORTH CAROLINA CENTRAL EAGLES:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-73 in favor of the Eagles.
• Not only will Georgia Southern pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -5.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 151.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 148 points.

Do the Eagles Have What it Takes to Win as Road Underdogs?

North Carolina Central Eagles Recent Game

North Carolina Central fell to High Point 76-60 on Tuesday, November 12th. The Eagles were +16.5 point underdogs on the road but managed to cover the spread.

After trailing 39-21 at halftime, the Eagles scored 39 points in the 2nd half while allowing 37. The total points for the game were 136, under the O/U line of 158.5.

Kezza Giffa’s 26 points on 10-of-14 shooting, including a perfect 3-for-3 from beyond the arc, led North Carolina Central’s offense in their last game. Po’Boigh King added 22 points, hitting 8 of 13 shots, while Kimani Hamilton contributed 14 points, shooting 5-of-8 from the field.

The Eagles shot 42.6% overall, with a 40% mark from three-point range (6-of-15) and 80% from the free-throw line (8-of-10). Their effective field goal percentage was 48.1%, and they recorded 8 offensive rebounds and 10 assists in the game.

North Carolina Central’s defense struggled, giving up 76 points on 50% shooting from the field. The Eagles allowed 21 two-point baskets on 38 attempts, a 55% success rate for their opponent.

From beyond the arc, the Eagles’ defense conceded 6 threes on 15 attempts, with their opponent shooting 40%. They also sent the other team to the line 19 times, where they converted 16 free throws, an 84% rate.

Is A Home Victory Likely for the Favored Eagles?

Georgia Southern dropped their season opener on Friday, falling 92-84 to UNCW. The Eagles, who were +5.5 point underdogs, didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 176, surpassing the O/U line of 152.

Georgia Southern led 37-34 at halftime but struggled defensively in the 2nd half, allowing 58 points while scoring 47 of their own. Improving their defense will be key as they move forward this season.

Georgia Southern put up 84 points in their last game, shooting 49.2% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 55.9%. They hit 56.8% of their two-point attempts and went 8-for-22 from beyond the arc, shooting 36.4% from three-point range. At the free-throw line, they connected on 64.3% of their attempts, going 18-for-28.

Donovan Newby led the way with 33 points, while Dontae Horne added 23 points and Khamari McGriff contributed 21 points and 12 rebounds, shooting 77.8% from the field. The Eagles had 9 assists as a team, with Eren Banks leading the way with 4 assists.

Georgia Southern’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 92 points despite holding the opposing team to just 42% shooting from the field. The Eagles allowed 16 made two-point shots on 25 attempts, a 64% success rate for their opponent.

From beyond the arc, Georgia Southern limited their opponent to 5 made threes on 25 attempts, a 20% shooting performance. However, they sent the other team to the free-throw line 59 times, where they converted 45 attempts, shooting 76% from the stripe. The Eagles also gave up 15 offensive rebounds.