Incarnate Word Cardinals vs Western Illinois Leathernecks NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/27/24

Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Cardinals versus the Leathernecks? Tip off is at at 6:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Mitchell Center in Mobile, AL. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 142 points, and Western Illinois is favored by -2 vs. Incarnate Word.

INCARNATE WORD CARDINALS VS WESTERN ILLINOIS LEATHERNECKS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Western Illinois Leathernecks -2

This game will be played at Mitchell Center at 6:00 ET on Wednesday, November 27th.

WHY BET THE WESTERN ILLINOIS LEATHERNECKS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-70 in favor of the Leathernecks.
• Not only will Western Illinois pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -2.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 142 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.

Do the Cardinals Have a Shot at a Win at Mobile?

Incarnate Word Cardinals Recent Game/Games

The Cardinals fell to South Alabama 84-63 on Monday, November 25th. Playing as +7 point underdogs on the road, Incarnate Word not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.

After trailing 39-30 at halftime, the Cardinals allowed 45 points in the 2nd half while scoring 33. The game’s total points reached 147, surpassing the O/U line of 141.

In their last game, Incarnate Word hit 14 threes at a 41.2% clip, contributing to an effective field goal percentage of 55.8%. They shot 42.3% overall, with a 44.4% mark on two-pointers and 50% from the free-throw line.

Jalin Anderson led the way with 25 points and 7 assists, hitting 5 of 10 from deep. Myles Corey added 19 points on 8 of 10 shooting, including 3 of 5 from three-point range.

Incarnate Word’s defense struggled, giving up 84 points on 65% shooting from the field. They allowed 32 made field goals on 49 attempts.

From two-point range, the opposing team shot 80%, hitting 20 of 25 shots. They also connected on 12 of 24 three-pointers, shooting 50%. Incarnate Word sent them to the line 12 times, where they made 8 free throws.

Can the Leathernecks Please their Home Crowd?

Western Illinois Leathernecks Recent Game/Games

The Leathernecks pulled off a 64-63 road win over South Alabama on Tuesday, November 26th. Entering the game as +11 point underdogs, Western Illinois not only secured the win but also covered the spread.

Western Illinois led 41-25 at halftime but allowed 38 points in the 2nd half while scoring just 23. The game’s total points of 127 fell short of the 133.5 O/U line.

Western Illinois connected on 15 threes in their last game, shooting 37.5% from deep, with an effective field goal percentage of 56.6%. Overall, they shot 41.5% from the field, with a 53.8% mark on two-point attempts.

Ryan Myers and Marko Maletic each hit 6 threes, with Maletic shooting 50% from beyond the arc, while Myers went 6 for 20. Maletic and Myers both finished with 20 points, and Myles Corey added 17 points in the win.

Western Illinois put together a strong defensive performance, holding their opponent to just 63 points on 37% shooting from the field. They were particularly effective in limiting damage from beyond the arc, where the opposing team managed just 5 made threes on 26 attempts, a 19% success rate.

Despite allowing 12 offensive rebounds, the Leathernecks kept their opponent in check at the free-throw line, where they went 14/19 for 73%.