Southern Miss Golden Eagles vs Abilene Christian Wildcats NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/25/24

Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Golden Eagles and Wildcats. The game is starting at 9:00 ET on None, and it’s hosted by the Wildcats at Brick Breeden Fieldhouse in Bozeman, MT. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 146.5 points, with Abilene Christian being favored by -2.5 over Southern Miss.

SOUTHERN MISS GOLDEN EAGLES VS ABILENE CHRISTIAN WILDCATS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Abilene Christian Wildcats -2.5

This game will be played at Brick Breeden Fieldhouse at 9:00 ET on Monday, November 25th.

WHY BET THE ABILENE CHRISTIAN WILDCATS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-72 in favor of the Wildcats.
• Not only will Abilene Christian pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -2.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 146.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.

Can Southern Miss Deliver Being Underdogs on the Road?

Southern Miss Golden Eagles Recent Game/Games

Southern Miss fell to Montana State 79-59 on Sunday, November 24th, in an away game. The Golden Eagles entered as +7.5 underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 138 fell short of the 151.5 O/U line.

Southern Miss trailed 41-26 at halftime and couldn’t close the gap in the 2nd half, scoring 33 points while allowing 38.

Southern Miss struggled offensively in their last game, scoring just 59 points with a field goal percentage of 35.7%. Their effective field goal percentage was 39.3%, and they hit only 3 of 20 from beyond the arc, shooting 15% from three-point range.

Brandon Walker and Christian Watson each scored 19 points, with Walker hitting 7 of 8 shots, including 2 for 2 from three. Watson shot 7 for 18 overall and 1 for 6 from deep. The Golden Eagles had 8 assists and 10 offensive rebounds, while shooting 72.7% from the free-throw line.

Southern Miss struggled defensively, giving up 79 points while allowing their opponent to shoot 50% from the field. The Golden Eagles had particular trouble inside, where they allowed 66% shooting on two-point attempts.

From beyond the arc, Southern Miss gave up 10 threes on 29 attempts, a 34% shooting clip. They also sent their opponent to the line 17 times, where they converted 13 free throws at a 76% rate. The Golden Eagles did limit second chances, allowing just 5 offensive rebounds.

Will the Wildcats Pull Through as the Favored Home Team?

Abilene Christian’s season continued with an 84-78 road loss to Kennesaw State on Wednesday. The Wildcats were +4.5 point underdogs going into the game and failed to cover the spread.

Abilene Christian led 42-40 at halftime but were outscored 44-36 in the second half. The total points for the game reached 162, surpassing the pre-game O/U line of 157.5.

Abilene Christian put up 78 points in their last game, shooting 45.8% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 50.8%. They connected on 5 of 15 threes, shooting 33.3% from deep, and hit 19 of 30 free throws, good for 63.3%.

Simeon Cottle led the way with 22 points and 4 assists, while Quion Williams added 19 points and 6 rebounds. Leonardo Bettiol was efficient, shooting 7 of 10 for 18 points, and Jamil Miller contributed 17 points, hitting 5 of 6 shots.

Abilene Christian’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 84 points on 53% shooting from the field. They allowed their opponent to hit 60% of their two-point attempts, going 15/25.

From beyond the arc, Abilene Christian’s opponent shot 43%, making 7 of 16 threes. They also sent them to the free-throw line 41 times, where they converted 33 free throws at an 80% rate. Abilene Christian gave up 7 offensive rebounds.