North Alabama Lions vs Wofford Terriers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/1/24

Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Lions versus the Terriers? Tip off is at at 4:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Jerry Richardson Indoor Stadium in Spartanburg, SC. The over/under for this game is set at 145 points, and Wofford is favored by -3.5 against North Alabama in a non-conference matchup.

NORTH ALABAMA LIONS VS WOFFORD TERRIERS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Wofford Terriers -3.5

This game will be played at Jerry Richardson Indoor Stadium at 4:00 ET on Sunday, December 1st.

WHY BET THE WOFFORD TERRIERS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-69 in favor of the Terriers.
• Not only will Wofford pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -3.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 145 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.

Is a Win at Spartanburg Possible for the Lions?

North Alabama’s season hit a bump with a 71-58 road loss to Northwestern State on Sunday. The Lions, who were -6.5 favorites, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 129 fell short of the 144 O/U line.

After leading 29-28 at halftime, North Alabama struggled in the 2nd half, scoring just 29 points while allowing 43.

North Alabama struggled offensively in their latest game, shooting just 37.3% from the field and 30.8% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 44.1%, and they hit only 6 of 11 free throws (54.5%).

Jacari Lane led the way with 14 points, hitting 3 of 6 from deep, while Will Soucie and Chris Mubiru each added 13 points. Jerald Colonel was perfect from the field, going 6 for 6 and contributing 12 points and 6 rebounds.

Despite North Alabama giving up 71 points, their defense struggled, allowing the opposing team to shoot 49% from the field. The Lions had particular trouble defending inside, where they gave up 21 two-point baskets on 34 attempts, a 61% shooting rate.

From beyond the arc, North Alabama held their opponents to 7 made threes on 23 attempts, a 30% shooting performance. The Lions also sent the other team to the free-throw line 10 times, where they converted 8 of those attempts. Defensively, North Alabama allowed 11 offensive rebounds.

Will the Terriers Win at Jerry Richardson Indoor Stadium?

Wofford Terriers Recent Game/Games

The Terriers dropped a 79-74 decision to Portland State on Sunday, November 24th, in an away game. Wofford entered the game as -5.5 favorites but failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 153, surpassing the pre-game O/U line of 148.

Wofford seemed in control early, leading 40-29 at halftime. However, they allowed 50 points in the 2nd half while scoring just 34, leading to the loss.

Wofford’s offense was powered by their three-point shooting in their last game, hitting 50% from deep (13/26) while shooting 44% overall from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 56%, and they were also strong from the free-throw line, making 81% of their attempts (17/21).

Dillon Bailey connected on 6 of 9 threes, finishing with 20 points, while Jaylin Henderson added 18 points, hitting 4 of 10 from beyond the arc. Isaiah Johnson led the team with 21 points and 9 rebounds, shooting 75% from the field (9/12).

Wofford’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 79 points on 47% shooting from the field. The Terriers allowed their opponent to connect on 59% of their two-point attempts, with 22 made shots inside the arc.

From three-point range, Wofford’s defense held their opponent to 30% shooting, with 8 made threes. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 16 times, where they converted 11 attempts for 68%. Wofford gave up 14 offensive rebounds in the game.