Liberty Flames vs Kansas State Wildcats NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/24/24

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Liberty Flames vs Kansas State Wildcats NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/24/24

Betting on today’s Flames and Wildcats game? Catch the action at Sports and Fitness Center in Saint Thomas, Virgin Islands, as the Wildcats hosts this showdown at 8:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 134 points, and Kansas State is favored by -2.5 at home against Liberty.

LIBERTY FLAMES VS KANSAS STATE WILDCATS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Kansas State Wildcats -2.5

This game will be played at Sports and Fitness Center at 8:00 ET on Sunday, November 24th.

WHY BET THE KANSAS STATE WILDCATS:

  • We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-70 in favor of the Wildcats.
  • Not only will Kansas State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -2.5.
  • The over/under is currently sitting at 134 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.

Will Liberty Come Through as Road Underdogs?

Liberty Flames Recent Game/Games

The Flames picked up an 89-69 win over the Ragin’ Cajuns on Friday, November 22nd. Liberty was at home and entered the game as 10-point favorites, covering the spread with the 20-point victory.

Liberty led 45-32 at halftime and continued their strong play in the 2nd half, scoring 44 points while allowing 37. The total points for the game reached 158, surpassing the over/under line of 133.5.

Liberty’s offense was on fire in their latest game, putting up 89 points with a field goal percentage of 67.3% and an effective field goal percentage of 77.6%. They shot 77.4% from two-point range and hit 50% from beyond the arc, connecting on 9 of 18 three-point attempts.

Christian Wright led the way with 21 points, going 5-for-5 from deep, while Kaden Metheny added 20 points, hitting 4 of 6 threes. Zach Cleveland was perfect from the field, going 4-for-4 and adding 8 assists and 7 rebounds.

Liberty’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 69 points on 67% shooting from the field. They allowed the opposing team to shoot 77% on two-pointers, with a 24/31 performance.

From beyond the arc, Liberty’s opponents shot 50%, hitting 9 of 18 threes. The Flames also sent them to the line 23 times, where they made 14 free throws, shooting 60%. Liberty gave up 9 offensive rebounds.

Will the Wildcats Secure A Victory as Home Favorites?

Kansas State Wildcats Recent Game/Games

The Wildcats picked up an 83-71 win over George Washington on Friday, November 22nd, at home. Kansas State entered the game as -8.5 favorites and covered the spread, while the total points of 154 went over the pre-game line of 149.5.

Kansas State built a strong lead by halftime, going up 46-27, but allowed 44 points in the 2nd half while scoring 37. Despite the defensive lapse, they held on for the win.

Kansas State’s offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 83 points with a field goal percentage of 53.2%. They were particularly effective from two-point range, hitting 67.7% of their shots, and their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 62.9%.

From beyond the arc, the Wildcats connected on 12 of 31 attempts, shooting 38.7%. They also dished out 21 assists and grabbed 11 offensive rebounds. Jacoi Hutchinson led the way with 19 points, while David N’Guessan added 17 points and 9 rebounds.

Despite Kansas State’s defensive struggles, they managed to hold their opponent to 71 points. However, the Wildcats allowed a high shooting percentage, with their opponents hitting 53% from the field, including 67% on two-pointers.

From beyond the arc, Kansas State’s defense gave up 12 threes on 31 attempts, a 38% shooting clip. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 28 times, where they converted 17 attempts.