Quinnipiac Bobcats vs Saint Louis Billikens NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/25/24

The Bobcats and Billikens are set to face off at 8:00 ET on ESPN+. The Billikens will host the game at Chaifetz Arena in St. Louis, MO. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 153.5 points, and Saint Louis is favored by -8 vs. Quinnipiac.

QUINNIPIAC BOBCATS VS SAINT LOUIS BILLIKENS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Saint Louis Billikens -8

This game will be played at Chaifetz Arena at 8:00 ET on Monday, November 25th.

WHY BET THE SAINT LOUIS BILLIKENS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-68 in favor of the Billikens.
• Not only will Saint Louis pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -8.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 153.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.

Will the Bobcats Win on the Road?

Quinnipiac’s recent 80-70 loss to UMass-Lowell on Saturday saw the Bobcats fall short of expectations as +5.5 point underdogs. The total points for the game ended at 150, just under the 153.5 O/U line.

After leading 41-32 at halftime, Quinnipiac struggled in the second half, scoring only 29 points while allowing 48. The Bobcats will need to address their second-half performance moving forward.

Quinnipiac’s offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 34.6% from the field and 26.1% from three-point range. Their effective field goal percentage was 38.5%, but they did hit 83.3% of their free throws, going 10-for-12 from the line.

Quinton Mincey led the way with 31 points, shooting 56.5% overall and 50% from three. He also added 8 rebounds and 5 assists. Khaden Bennett contributed 19 points, hitting 3 of 5 threes, while Max Brooks was perfect from the field, going 7-for-7 for 18 points and grabbing 7 rebounds.

Quinnipiac’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 80 points on 50% shooting. They allowed the opposing team to hit 62% of their two-point attempts, with 22 made shots inside the arc.

From three-point range, Quinnipiac’s opponents shot 31%, making 7 of 22 attempts. They also sent the other team to the line 19 times, where they converted 15 free throws at a 78% rate. Quinnipiac also gave up 13 offensive rebounds.

Can the Billikens Pull Out the Win as Home Favorites?

Saint Louis Billikens Recent Game

The Billikens fell to Wichita State 88-63 on Friday, November 22nd. Saint Louis went into the game as +3 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 151, just under the O/U line of 155.

Saint Louis trailed 40-37 at halftime but struggled in the 2nd half, scoring only 26 points while allowing 48.

Saint Louis struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 39.7% from the field and 20% from three-point range, hitting only 6 of 30 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 44.8%, and they connected on just 52.4% of their free throws, going 11 for 21.

Inside the arc, the Billikens were more efficient, shooting 60.7% on two-point attempts. Kalu Anya contributed 15 points and 9 rebounds, shooting 75% from the field, while Kellen Thames also added 15 points, hitting 60% of his shots. Justin Hill led the team with 17 points, despite shooting 31.2% overall and 16.7% from three.

Saint Louis struggled defensively, giving up 88 points on 45% shooting from the field. Their two-point defense was particularly vulnerable, allowing the opposition to hit 56% of their shots inside the arc.

From three-point range, the Billikens held their opponents to just 22% shooting, but they sent them to the free-throw line 25 times, where they converted 84% of their attempts. Saint Louis also allowed 7 offensive rebounds.