High Point Panthers vs UNCG Spartans NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/3/24

The Panthers and Spartans are set to face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Spartans will host the game at Michael B. Fleming Gymnasium in Greensboro, NC. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 136.5 points, and UNCG is favored by -1 at home against High Point.

HIGH POINT PANTHERS VS UNCG SPARTANS BETTING PICK

The Pick: UNCG Spartans -1

This game will be played at Michael B. Fleming Gymnasium at 7:00 ET on Tuesday, December 3rd.

WHY BET THE UNCG SPARTANS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-72 in favor of the Spartans.
• Not only will UNCG pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -1.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 136.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.

Is A Road Victory Likely for Underdog High Point?

High Point Panthers Recent Game/Games

High Point improved to 2-4 on the season with a 76-73 win over Hampton on Tuesday. Despite being -10.5 favorites at home, the Panthers didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points of 149 exceeded the O/U line of 138.5.

High Point led 38-33 at halftime and matched that output in the 2nd half, scoring another 38 points. However, they allowed 40 points after the break, making the game closer than expected.

High Point’s offense put up 76 points in their last game, shooting 49% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 59.2%. They were particularly strong from beyond the arc, hitting 10 of 18 threes for a 55.6% success rate, while also connecting on 78.3% of their free throws (18/23).

Kimani Hamilton led the Panthers with 18 points and 8 rebounds, shooting 55.6% overall. Trae Benham was perfect from three, hitting all 4 of his attempts and finishing with 17 points on 80% shooting overall. George Beale Jr. also contributed 17 points, despite shooting just 37.5% from deep.

High Point’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 73 points on 49% shooting from the field. They allowed 14 two-point baskets on 31 attempts, a 45% shooting rate.

From beyond the arc, High Point’s opponents hit 10 of 18 threes, shooting 55%. They also sent them to the line 23 times, where they converted 18 free throws, shooting 78%. High Point allowed 11 offensive rebounds.

Can the Spartans Hold Strong at Home?

UNCG’s season record dropped to 7-1 after a 64-58 road loss to UTEP on Wednesday. The Spartans entered the game as -1.5 point favorites but failed to cover the spread.

Trailing 33-25 at halftime, UNCG’s defense tightened up in the 2nd half, allowing just 31 points while scoring 33. However, it wasn’t enough to secure the win. The game’s total points of 122 fell short of the O/U line of 138.

UNCG’s offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 31.5% from the field and 31% on two-point attempts. They connected on 32% of their threes, hitting 8 of 25, with an effective field goal percentage of 38.9%.

Donovan Atwell hit 6 threes, shooting 46.2% from deep and finishing with 20 points. Corey Camper Jr. added 19 points, shooting 46.7% overall. The Spartans were strong at the free-throw line, hitting 16 of 18 attempts, and grabbed 15 offensive rebounds, with 14 assists as a team.

UNCG’s defense held their opponent to 64 points on 38% shooting from the field, as they went 21/54 overall. Inside the arc, the Spartans limited them to 39% shooting, with just 13 made two-point shots out of 33 attempts.

From three-point range, UNCG allowed 8 made threes on 21 attempts, a 38% shooting clip. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 21 times, where they converted 14, shooting 66%. The Spartans gave up 11 offensive rebounds.