Bryant Bulldogs vs Stonehill Skyhawks NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/21/24

The Bulldogs and Skyhawks are set to face off at 7:00 ET on NEC. The Skyhawks will host the game at Merkert Gymnasium in South Easton, MA. Bryant is favored by -11.5 in this non-conference showdown. The game’s over/under is currently at 149.5 points.

BRYANT BULLDOGS VS STONEHILL SKYHAWKS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Bryant Bulldogs -11.5

This game will be played at Merkert Gymnasium at 7:00 ET on Thursday, November 21st.

WHY BET THE BRYANT BULLDOGS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 85-66 in favor of the Bulldogs.
• Not only will Bryant pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -11.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 149.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 151 points.

Do the Bulldogs Have What it Takes on the Road?

Bryant Bulldogs Recent Game

The Bulldogs edged out an 85-84 win over Delaware on Monday. Bryant, who were -3.5 favorites, didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 169, surpassing the O/U line of 161.

Bryant led 46-44 at halftime and scored 39 points in the 2nd half while allowing 40. They’ll look to tighten up defensively in future games.

Bryant’s offense put up 85 points in their last game, shooting 50.8% from the field and 41.7% from three-point range. Their effective field goal percentage was 58.5%, and they grabbed 11 offensive rebounds, dishing out 15 assists as a team.

John Camden and Barry Evans were key contributors, with Camden scoring 27 points on 10/16 shooting, including 4/6 from deep. Evans added 25 points, hitting 10/14 from the floor and 3/5 from beyond the arc.

Even with a solid defensive effort, the Bryant Bulldogs couldn’t keep their opponent from scoring 84 points. They allowed 42% shooting from the field, with 29 made baskets on 68 attempts.

From beyond the arc, Bryant’s defense gave up 7 threes on 20 attempts, a 35% shooting rate. They also sent their opponent to the line 21 times, where they converted 19 free throws, shooting 90%.

Will Stonehill Secure A Victory as Home Underdogs?

Stonehill Skyhawks Recent Game/Games

The Skyhawks dropped a close one to Lindenwood on Sunday, November 17th, losing 75-74 on the road. Stonehill, who entered the game as 2-point favorites, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.

After leading 36-35 at halftime, the Skyhawks were edged out in the second half, getting outscored 40-38. The game’s total points reached 149, surpassing the over/under line of 136.

Stonehill’s offense was fueled by their three-point shooting, hitting 15 of 30 attempts for a 50% success rate, contributing to an effective field goal percentage of 62.7%. Overall, they shot 47.1% from the field, with a two-point shooting percentage of 42.9%.

Anias Futrell led the way with 24 points and 11 rebounds, while Josh Morgan added 16 points, hitting 4 threes at a 50% rate. Ethan Meuser was also key from beyond the arc, connecting on 4 of 5 attempts, finishing with 13 points and 4 assists.

Stonehill’s defense gave up 75 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 40% from the field, hitting 24 of 59 shots. Inside the arc, they allowed 16 field goals on 34 attempts, a 47% shooting rate.

From three-point range, Stonehill’s opponents went 8 for 25, shooting 32%. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 24 times, where they made 19 free throws, a 79% success rate. Stonehill allowed 15 offensive rebounds.