South Carolina State Bulldogs vs Bethune-Cookman Wildcats NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/16/24

Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Bulldogs and Wildcats. The game is starting at 2:00 ET on YT, and it’s hosted by the Wildcats at Moore Gymnasium in Daytona Beach, FL. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this game is set at 150 points, and Bethune-Cookman is favored by -1.5 against South Carolina State in a non-conference matchup.

SOUTH CAROLINA STATE BULLDOGS VS BETHUNE-COOKMAN WILDCATS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Bethune-Cookman Wildcats -1.5

This game will be played at Moore Gymnasium at 2:00 ET on Saturday, November 16th.

WHY BET THE BETHUNE-COOKMAN WILDCATS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-70 in favor of the Wildcats.
• Not only will Bethune-Cookman pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -1.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 150 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.

Can South Carolina State Secure a Road Victory?

South Carolina State dropped a 71-62 decision to Jacksonville on Thursday, November 14th. The Bulldogs, who were +6.5 point underdogs, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game came in at 133, falling short of the 145.5-point O/U line.

Despite leading 32-27 at halftime, the Bulldogs struggled in the 2nd half, scoring just 30 points while allowing 44 to the Dolphins.

South Carolina State struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 37.9% from the field and 20% from three-point range, finishing with 62 points. Their effective field goal percentage was 41.4%, and they hit 60% of their free throws, going 15-for-25 from the line.

The Bulldogs managed 13 offensive rebounds and only 8 assists. Chris Arias led the way with 19 points, shooting 77.8% overall and 83.3% from deep. Zach Bell added 18 points, hitting 4-of-6 from beyond the arc, while Omar Croskey contributed 15 points and 6 rebounds.

South Carolina State’s defense gave up 71 points, with their opponents shooting 48% from the field. They allowed 26 made field goals on 54 attempts.

From beyond the arc, the Bulldogs’ defense allowed 12 threes on 22 attempts, a 54% shooting percentage. They also sent their opponents to the line 14 times, with 7 free throws made.

Will Bethune-Cookman Make it Happen at Home?

Bethune-Cookman’s season-opening 91-69 loss to Purdue Fort Wayne on Tuesday saw them fall short both on the scoreboard and against the spread. The Wildcats entered the game as +14 point underdogs and failed to cover, while the total points of 160 exceeded the pre-game O/U line of 153.5.

After trailing 37-30 at halftime, Bethune-Cookman allowed 54 points in the 2nd half while scoring 39 of their own, leading to a disappointing start to the season.

Rasheed Bello led the way for Bethune-Cookman in their last game, scoring 31 points on 58.8% shooting, including 4-of-8 from three-point range. The Wildcats shot 45.5% from the field as a team, with an effective field goal percentage of 54.5%.

They hit 9-of-26 from beyond the arc (34.6%) and 16-of-29 on two-point attempts (55.2%). At the free-throw line, they connected on 10-of-14 attempts (71.4%), and they finished with 11 assists and 7 offensive rebounds.

Bethune-Cookman struggled defensively, giving up 91 points while allowing their opponent to shoot 43% from the field. The Wildcats allowed 19 two-point field goals on 39 attempts, a 48% shooting percentage.

From beyond the arc, Bethune-Cookman’s opponent hit 9 threes on 25 attempts, shooting 36%. The Wildcats also sent them to the line 31 times, where they converted 26 free throws, an 83% rate. Bethune-Cookman gave up 13 offensive rebounds.