Binghamton Bearcats vs Marist Red Foxes NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/29/24

Betting on today’s Bearcats and Red Foxes game? Catch the action at McCann Center in Poughkeepsie, NY, as the Red Foxes hosts this showdown at 2:00 ET on ESPN+. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 129.5 points, and Marist is favored by -7.5 vs. Binghamton.

BINGHAMTON BEARCATS VS MARIST RED FOXES BETTING PICK

The Pick: Binghamton Bearcats +7.5

This game will be played at McCann Center at 2:00 ET on Sunday, December 29th.

WHY BET THE BINGHAMTON BEARCATS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-72 in favor of the Red Foxes.
• Even though we have Marist winning straight-up, we like Binghamton at +7.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 129.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.

Can the Bearcats Pull Off a Win at Poughkeepsie?

The Bearcats improved to 5-6 on the season with a 78-68 road win over Army on Sunday, December 22nd. Entering the game as +4 underdogs, Binghamton not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread.

Binghamton led 42-33 at halftime and maintained their edge by outscoring Army 36-35 in the 2nd half. The game’s total points of 146 went over the O/U line of 139.5.

Binghamton’s offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 78 points with a field goal percentage of 49.2%. Their effective field goal percentage was 55.7%, thanks in large part to their 60% shooting from beyond the arc, hitting 9 of 15 attempts. They also connected on 81.8% of their free throws, going 9 for 11 from the line.

Chris Walker, Josh Scovens, and Tymu Chenery each contributed 16 points, with Walker shooting 63.6% from the field and hitting 2 of 3 from deep. Chenery also knocked down 2 threes, shooting 50% from beyond the arc, while Jalen Rucker added 14 points, despite shooting just 35.7% overall. The Bearcats finished with 20 assists as a team, with Walker and Chenery each dishing out 4 assists.

Even with Binghamton’s defense holding the opposing team to 68 points, the Bearcats couldn’t capitalize for a win. They limited their opponents to just 38% shooting from the field, including 43% on two-point attempts.

From beyond the arc, Binghamton’s defense gave up 8 threes on 25 attempts, a 32% shooting rate. They also sent the other team to the line 22 times, where they converted 12 free throws, shooting 54%.

Will the Red Foxes Defense Show Up at Home?

The Red Foxes improved to 8-2 on the season with a 76-73 win over UMBC on Saturday. Marist, playing at home, was favored by 3.5 points but didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game ended at 149, just over the O/U line of 147.5.

Marist was tied 39-39 at halftime and matched UMBC’s 31 points in the 2nd half to secure the win.

Marist put up 76 points in their last game, shooting 45.3% from the field. They struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 3 of 16 attempts for an 18.8% rate, while connecting on 54.2% of their two-point shots. At the free-throw line, they made 15 of 20 attempts, good for 75%.

The Red Foxes grabbed 15 offensive rebounds and finished with 10 assists. Bryce Johnson led the way with 23 points, shooting 8 of 13 overall and 2 of 6 from three. Elijah Lewis added 17 points, and Josh Pascarelli contributed 16, hitting 2 of 6 from deep. Marcus Banks Jr. went 5 of 14 from three, finishing with 15 points, while Jadin Collins-Roberts scored 14, shooting 7 of 11 from the field.

Marist’s defense gave up 73 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 45% from the field. They allowed 26 two-point baskets on 48 attempts, a 54% success rate.

From beyond the arc, Marist held their opponent to 18% shooting, with just 3 made threes on 16 attempts. The opposing team also went 15/20 from the free-throw line, shooting 75%. Marist gave up 15 offensive rebounds.