Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks vs Longwood Lancers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/5/24

Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Hawks and Lancers. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on ESPN+, and it’s hosted by the Lancers at Joan Perry Brock Center in Farmville, VA. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 145 points, with Longwood being favored by -19 over Maryland Eastern Shore.

MARYLAND EASTERN SHORE HAWKS VS LONGWOOD LANCERS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks +19

This game will be played at Joan Perry Brock Center at 7:00 ET on Thursday, December 5th.

WHY BET THE MARYLAND EASTERN SHORE HAWKS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 in favor of the Lancers.
• Even though we have Longwood winning straight-up, we like Maryland Eastern Shore at +19.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 145 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.

Can Maryland Eastern Shore Pull Off A Win at Joan Perry Brock Center?

Maryland Eastern Shore fell to 0-9 on the season after a 99-45 road loss to Connecticut on Saturday, November 30th. The Hawks entered the game as +40.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 144, just over the O/U line of 142.5.

After trailing 40-18 at halftime, Maryland Eastern Shore allowed 59 points in the second half while scoring 27 of their own.

Maryland Eastern Shore struggled offensively in their last game, scoring just 45 points on 30% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 32%, and they hit only 2 of 14 three-point attempts, shooting 14.3% from deep. At the free-throw line, they connected on 13 of 25 attempts, shooting 52%.

The Hawks managed just 4 assists and 6 offensive rebounds. Ketron Shaw led the team with 18 points and 6 rebounds, while Liam McNeeley and Jaylin Stewart each added 16 points. Stewart also contributed 7 rebounds and 3 assists, and Solo Ball chipped in 12 points, hitting 2 of 5 from three-point range.

Maryland Eastern Shore’s defense struggled in their last outing, giving up 99 points. The Hawks allowed their opponents to shoot 54% from the field, with a particularly rough time defending inside, where they gave up 68% shooting on two-point attempts.

From beyond the arc, their opponents knocked down 10 threes on 37% shooting. Maryland Eastern Shore also sent them to the line 27 times, where they converted 25 free throws, a 92% clip. The Hawks allowed 11 offensive rebounds as well.

Can Longwood Grab a Win at Home?

Longwood Lancers Recent Game/Games

Longwood fell to 5-2 on the season after an 80-64 road loss to Kansas State on Monday, November 25th. The Lancers entered the game as +10.5 point underdogs and did not cover the spread. The total points for the game were 144, just over the pre-game O/U line of 143.

Longwood trailed 44-36 at halftime and struggled to close the gap in the 2nd half, scoring 28 points while allowing 36.

Longwood struggled from beyond the arc in their last game, hitting just 2 of 15 three-point attempts for a 13.3% shooting percentage. Overall, they shot 41.4% from the field, with an effective field goal percentage of 43.1%. Their two-point shooting was more effective, as they connected on 51.2% of their attempts inside the arc.

The Lancers finished with 8 offensive rebounds and 8 assists in the game, while shooting 73.7% from the free-throw line, making 14 of 19 attempts. Dug McDaniel led the team with 6 assists, while Coleman Hawkins added 5 assists and 10 rebounds to go along with his 19 points.

Longwood’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 80 points on 56% shooting from the field. Their opponent hit 23 of 40 two-point attempts, good for 57%.

From beyond the arc, Longwood allowed 12 threes on 22 attempts, a 54% shooting performance. They also sent their opponent to the line 5 times, where they made 3 free throws.