Dartmouth Big Green vs New Hampshire Wildcats NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/3/24

Looking to win big? The Big Green and Wildcats face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Wildcats are hosting the game at Lundholm Gymnasium in Durham, NH. Dartmouth is favored by -3 in this non-conference contest against New Hampshire. The game’s over/under currently sits at 141.5 points.

DARTMOUTH BIG GREEN VS NEW HAMPSHIRE WILDCATS BETTING PICK

The Pick: New Hampshire Wildcats +3

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

WHY BET THE NEW HAMPSHIRE WILDCATS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-67 in favor of the Wildcats.
• Not only will New Hampshire pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +3.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 141.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 145 points.

Can the Big Green Lock in a Win at Durham?

Dartmouth improved to 2-3 on the season with an 88-83 road win over Boston College on Friday. The Big Green entered the game as +17.5 point underdogs, making the win a significant upset.

After trailing 44-42 at halftime, Dartmouth outscored the Eagles 46-39 in the 2nd half. The game’s total points (171) exceeded the O/U line of 140.5.

Dartmouth’s offense was firing on all cylinders, scoring 88 points with an effective field goal percentage of 61.3%. They connected on 17 of 31 three-point attempts, shooting 54.8% from beyond the arc, while hitting 81.2% of their free throws.

Joshua Beadle led the way with 19 points, shooting 8 of 10 from the field. Jayden Williams, Cade Haskins, Ryan Cornish, and Elijah Strong each contributed 18 points, with Haskins hitting 6 threes at a 60% clip.

Dartmouth’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 83 points on 51% shooting from the field. They allowed the opposing team to hit 72% of their two-point attempts, going 24/33 inside the arc.

From three-point range, Dartmouth held their opponent to 21% shooting, with just 5 made threes on 23 attempts. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 27 times, where they converted 20 free throws for 74%.

Do the Wildcats Have What it Takes to Win as Home Underdogs?

New Hampshire Wildcats Recent Game/Games

New Hampshire dropped to 2-3 on the season after an 83-61 loss to Fordham on Sunday. The Wildcats were +15 underdogs going into the game and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 144, surpassing the over/under line of 140.

New Hampshire struggled early, trailing 39-22 at halftime. They managed to score 39 points in the second half but allowed 44 points, preventing any comeback attempt.

New Hampshire struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 40% from the field and 26.3% from beyond the arc, hitting 5 of 19 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 43.3%, and they managed to score 61 points, with 11 assists and 8 offensive rebounds.

Anthony McComb III led the Wildcats with 20 points and 9 rebounds, despite shooting 35% overall and 20% from three. Jackie Johnson III contributed 16 points, hitting 4 of 9 from deep, while Japhet Medor added 12 points, shooting 75% from the field.

New Hampshire’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 83 points on 47% shooting from the field. They allowed their opponent to hit 55% of their two-point attempts, with 21 makes on 38 tries.

From beyond the arc, New Hampshire’s opponent shot 34%, knocking down 8 of 23 three-point attempts. They also sent them to the free-throw line 19 times, where they converted 17 for 89%. New Hampshire gave up 14 offensive rebounds.