Binghamton Bearcats vs Army Black Knights NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/22/24

Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Bearcats and Black Knights. The game is starting at 1:00 ET on ESPN+, and it’s hosted by the Black Knights at Christl Arena in West Point, NY. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 138.5 points, and Army is favored by -4.5 at home against Binghamton.

BINGHAMTON BEARCATS VS ARMY BLACK KNIGHTS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Binghamton Bearcats +4.5

This game will be played at Christl Arena at 1:00 ET on Sunday, December 22nd.

WHY BET THE BINGHAMTON BEARCATS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-73 in favor of the Black Knights.
• Even though we have Army winning straight-up, we like Binghamton at +4.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 138.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.

Will Binghamton Shock Everyone at Christl Arena?

Binghamton improved to 4-6 on the season with a narrow 62-60 win over Mercyhurst on Wednesday. The Bearcats, who were -6 favorites, didn’t cover the spread, and the game’s total points (122) fell short of the 132.5 O/U line.

After trailing 28-24 at halftime, Binghamton turned things around in the 2nd half, outscoring Mercyhurst 38-32 to secure the win.

In their last game, Binghamton’s offense put up 62 points, shooting 45.8% from the field. They connected on 31.2% of their threes, hitting 5 of 16 attempts, and went 13 for 20 from the free-throw line, good for 65%.

Chris Walker hit 3 of 6 from deep, finishing with 17 points and 5 assists. Tymu Chenery added 19 points, despite shooting 1 for 6 from beyond the arc.

Despite giving up 60 points, Binghamton’s defense allowed their opponent to shoot 45% from the field, with 22 made baskets on 48 attempts.

Inside the arc, the Bearcats gave up 17 two-point field goals on 32 attempts, a 53% shooting rate. From three-point range, they allowed 5 made threes on 16 attempts, a 31% success rate. At the free-throw line, their opponent shot 65%, making 13 of 20 attempts. Binghamton also limited second-chance opportunities, giving up just 5 offensive rebounds.

Will the Black Knights Pull Through as the Favored Home Team?

Army Black Knights Recent Game/Games

Army fell to 3-5 on the season after a 75-60 road loss to George Washington on Friday, December 13th. Entering the game as +10 point underdogs, the Black Knights not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.

Army trailed 35-29 at halftime and couldn’t close the gap, scoring 31 points in the 2nd half while allowing 40. The game’s total points of 135 fell short of the 150.5 O/U line.

Army’s offense struggled from beyond the arc in their last game, hitting just 5 of 30 three-point attempts for 16.7%. Their overall field goal percentage was 37.3%, with an effective field goal percentage of 41.8%. Inside the arc, they were more efficient, shooting 54.1% on two-point attempts.

Josh Scovens led the team with 20 points and 6 rebounds, while Trey Moss added 19 points, hitting 4 of 9 threes. AJ Allenspach contributed 14 points and 13 rebounds, shooting 70% from the field. Rafael Castro was also efficient, making 6 of 7 shots and grabbing 12 rebounds.

Army’s defense gave up 75 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 46% from the field. They allowed 13 made threes on 33 attempts, a 39% shooting rate from beyond the arc.

Inside the arc, the opposing team shot 56%, hitting 13 of 23 two-point attempts. Army also sent them to the line 15 times, where they made 10 free throws, shooting 66%.