Albany Great Danes vs American Eagles NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/24/24
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Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Great Danes and Eagles. The game is starting at 12:00 ET on ESPN+, and it’s hosted by the Eagles at Ruben Rodriguez Coliseum in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Get ready to place your bets! Albany is favored by -2 in this non-conference contest against American. The game’s over/under currently sits at 136 points.
ALBANY GREAT DANES VS AMERICAN EAGLES BETTING PICK
The Pick: American Eagles +2
This game will be played at Ruben Rodriguez Coliseum at 12:00 ET on Sunday, November 24th.
WHY BET THE AMERICAN EAGLES:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-74 in favor of the Eagles.
- Not only will American pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +2.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 136 points, and we like the over with a projected 149 points.
Do the Great Danes Stand a Chance on the Road?
Albany Great Danes Recent Game/Games
Albany picked up a 67-65 win over Kansas City on Saturday, November 23rd, in a game where they were +2 point underdogs. Playing at home, the Great Danes not only got the win but also covered the spread.
Albany led 34-31 at halftime and scored 33 points in the 2nd half while allowing 34. The total points for the game were 132, which was under the O/U line of 141.5.
Albany’s offense put up 67 points in their last game, shooting 47.9% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 54.2%. They connected on 62.1% of their two-point attempts, but struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 5 of 19 threes for a 26.3% rate. At the free-throw line, they made 16 of 23 attempts, good for 69.6%.
Anderson Kopp led the way with 20 points, shooting 42.9% from three (3/7) and adding 4 assists. Jayson Petty and Amar’e Marshall each contributed 18 points, though both shot 25% from deep (2/8). DeMarr Langford Jr. was efficient, hitting 7 of 8 shots for 16 points, while Kasheem Grady II also added 16 points, making 3 of 5 threes (60.0%).
Albany’s defense gave up 65 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 47% from the field. The Great Danes allowed 62% shooting on two-point attempts, as the other team went 18/29 inside the arc.
From three-point range, Albany held their opponents to 26% shooting, with just 5 made threes on 19 attempts. The other team also went 16/23 from the free-throw line, shooting 69%. Albany limited them to just 4 offensive rebounds.
Can The Eagles Secure a Home Victory?
American Eagles Recent Game/Games
The Eagles pulled off a 64-60 win over the Roos on Friday, November 22nd. American was a +4 underdog going into the game, but they not only won, they also covered the spread.
After trailing 29-27 at halftime, the Eagles outscored the Roos 37-31 in the 2nd half. The game’s total points of 124 fell short of the O/U line of 132.5.
American’s offense struggled from beyond the arc in their last game, hitting just 3 of 20 threes for 15% while shooting 41.9% overall. Their effective field goal percentage was 46.5%, but they were strong inside, connecting on 65.2% of their two-point attempts.
At the free-throw line, the Eagles were nearly perfect, making 25 of 27 for 92.6%. They only recorded 5 assists, with Greg Jones leading the team with 16 points, and Kasheem Grady II contributing 14 points, including 3 made threes.
American’s defense held their opponent to 60 points, allowing them to shoot 41% from the field on 18 of 43 attempts. Inside the arc, the opponent was efficient, hitting 15 of 23 two-point shots for 65%.
From three-point range, American’s defense was strong, limiting the opponent to just 3 of 20 shooting, or 15%. The opponent was effective at the free-throw line, making 25 of 27 attempts for 92%. American gave up 8 offensive rebounds.
