Weber State Wildcats vs North Dakota Fighting Hawks NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/7/24

Planning on watching today’s Wildcats and Fighting Hawks game? Catch the action at Betty Engelstad Sioux Center in Grand Forks, ND, as the Fighting Hawks hosts this showdown at 8:00 ET on Summ. Weber State comes into this non-conference matchup as the -2 point favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 143 points.

WEBER STATE WILDCATS VS NORTH DAKOTA FIGHTING HAWKS BETTING PICK

The Pick: North Dakota Fighting Hawks +2

This game will be played at Betty Engelstad Sioux Center at 8:00 ET on Saturday, December 7th.

WHY BET THE NORTH DAKOTA FIGHTING HAWKS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-69 in favor of the Fighting Hawks.
• Not only will North Dakota pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +2.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 143 points, and we like the over with a projected 145 points.

Is a Road Win Possible for Weber State?

Weber State Wildcats Recent Game/Games

The Wildcats fell to 2-5 on the season after a 77-73 home loss to North Dakota State on Wednesday, December 4th. Weber State entered the game as -4.5 favorites but failed to cover the spread.

After trailing 42-34 at halftime, the Wildcats outscored the Bison 39-35 in the second half but couldn’t complete the comeback. The total points for the game reached 150, surpassing the O/U line of 140.5.

Weber State’s offense put up 73 points in their last game, shooting 44.3% from the field and 36% from beyond the arc, with an effective field goal percentage of 52.5%. They connected on 18 of 36 two-point attempts, and their free-throw shooting was 71.4% (10/14). The Wildcats also grabbed 10 offensive rebounds and dished out 12 assists.

Jacksen Moni led the way with 22 points, hitting 4 of 5 threes and shooting 66.7% overall. Jacari White added 20 points and 9 rebounds, while Viljami Vartiainen contributed 18 points, making 4 of 7 from deep. Tajavis Miller hit 3 threes, and Alex Tew shot 62.5% from the field, finishing with 12 points.

Weber State’s defense gave up 77 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 44% from the field. They allowed 27 made field goals on 61 attempts.

From two-point range, the other team shot 50%, hitting 18 of 36 shots. From beyond the arc, they made 9 of 25 threes, good for 36%. Weber State also sent them to the line 14 times, where they made 10 free throws, shooting 71%. The Wildcats gave up 10 offensive rebounds.

Can the Fighting Hawks Lock in a Home Win?

The Fighting Hawks fell to 2-6 on the season after an 87-81 loss to Eastern Washington on Wednesday. Despite being +7 point underdogs, they kept it close and covered the spread. The game’s total points of 168 went over the pre-game line of 150.5.

North Dakota led 42-40 at halftime but allowed 47 points in the 2nd half while scoring 39. The Hawks will need to tighten up defensively as they look to turn their season around.

North Dakota put up 81 points in their last game, shooting 50% from the field and posting an effective field goal percentage of 55.4%. They connected on 57.9% of their two-point attempts and hit 33.3% from beyond the arc, going 6-for-18 from three-point range.

At the free-throw line, the Fighting Hawks shot 67.9%, making 19 of 28 attempts. They grabbed 13 offensive rebounds and dished out just 6 assists. Treysen Eaglestaff led the way with 24 points, while Andrew Cook and Amar Kuljuhovic each added 20 points, with Kuljuhovic shooting 63.6% from the field.

North Dakota’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 87 points on 50% shooting from the field. The Fighting Hawks allowed 31 made field goals on 62 attempts.

From beyond the arc, North Dakota’s opponents shot 54%, hitting 12 of 22 three-pointers. They also sent them to the line 18 times, where they made 13 free throws.