Sam Houston Bearkats vs UNCW Seahawks NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/29/24
Looking to win big? The Bearkats and Seahawks face off at 4:00 ET on FloC. The Seahawks are hosting the game at Trask Coliseum in Wilmington, NC. Sam Houston is the -1 point favorites in this non-conference matchup against UNCW. The over/under for the game is set at 151 points.
SAM HOUSTON BEARKATS VS UNCW SEAHAWKS BETTING PICK
The Pick: UNCW Seahawks +1
This game will be played at Trask Coliseum at 4:00 ET on Friday, November 29th.
WHY BET THE UNCW SEAHAWKS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-67 in favor of the Seahawks.
- Not only will UNCW pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +1.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 151 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.
Can Sam Houston Stun the Crowd at Trask Coliseum?
Sam Houston Bearkats Recent Game/Games
Sam Houston fell to Appalachian State 66-63 on Wednesday, November 27th. The Bearkats were -6.5 point favorites going into the game but not only lost straight up, they also failed to cover the spread.
Sam Houston led 33-30 at halftime but were outscored 36-30 in the 2nd half. The total points for the game ended at 129, under the O/U line of 142.5.
Sam Houston struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 39.1% from the field and 21.4% from beyond the arc, hitting only 3 of their 14 three-point attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 40.6%, and they managed 9 assists as a team.
Lamar Wilkerson led the way with 22 points, despite shooting 1 of 8 from three-point range. Dior Conners added 19 points, connecting on 2 of 5 from deep, while Myles Tate contributed 17 points, hitting 3 of 6 from long distance.
Sam Houston’s defense held their opponent to 66 points on 39% shooting from the field. They allowed 14 two-point field goals on 29 attempts, a 48% shooting rate.
From beyond the arc, their opponent shot 29%, hitting 7 of 24 three-point attempts. Sam Houston also sent their opponent to the line 22 times, where they made 17 free throws, shooting 77%. The Bearkats gave up 10 offensive rebounds.
Can the Seahawks Hold Strong at Home?
UNCW Seahawks Recent Game/Games
UNCW fell to Colgate 72-59 on Wednesday, November 27th, in a home game where they were -8 favorites. The Seahawks not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.
After trailing 37-29 at halftime, UNCW scored 30 points in the 2nd half while allowing 35. The game’s combined points of 131 fell short of the 145.5 O/U line.
In their last game, the UNCW Seahawks struggled offensively, shooting just 34.4% from the field and 29.2% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 39.3%, and they managed to score only 59 points.
Parker Jones and Brady Cummins each contributed 17 points, with Jones adding 9 rebounds and shooting 63.6% from the field. Cummins hit 60% of his threes, going 3-for-5 from deep.
UNCW’s defense held their opponent to 72 points, with a strong effort in limiting shooting efficiency. They allowed just 34% shooting from the field, as the opposing team made 21 of their 61 attempts.
Inside the arc, UNCW’s defense gave up 14 two-pointers on 37 attempts, a 37% conversion rate. From three-point range, they allowed 7 made threes on 24 attempts, a 29% success rate. The opponent also went 10/15 from the free-throw line, shooting 66%.