Appalachian State Mountaineers vs UNCW Seahawks NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/30/24
The Mountaineers and Seahawks are set to face off at 3:00 ET on FloC. The Seahawks will host the game at Trask Coliseum in Wilmington, NC. The over/under for this game is set at 132.5 points, and UNCW is favored by -2.5 against Appalachian State in a non-conference matchup.
APPALACHIAN STATE MOUNTAINEERS VS UNCW SEAHAWKS BETTING PICK
The Pick: UNCW Seahawks -2.5
This game will be played at Trask Coliseum at 3:00 ET on Saturday, November 30th.
WHY BET THE UNCW SEAHAWKS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 80-67 in favor of the Seahawks.
- Not only will UNCW pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -2.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 132.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.
Will the Mountaineers Pull Through as the Away Underdog?
Appalachian State Mountaineers Recent Game/Games
Appalachian State picked up a 72-50 win over Colgate on Friday, November 29th. The Mountaineers were +1 point underdogs heading into the game, but they not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread.
Appalachian State led 40-25 at halftime and continued to control the game in the 2nd half, outscoring Colgate 32-25. The total points for the game were 122, which fell under the O/U line of 134.
Appalachian State’s offense was clicking in their last game, putting up 72 points on 53.6% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 62.5%, thanks in part to their 66.7% shooting on two-point attempts. From beyond the arc, they hit 38.5% of their shots, going 10-for-26.
Free-throw shooting was a struggle, as they connected on just 2 of 5 attempts. The Mountaineers dished out 18 assists, with Myles Tate contributing 9 of them, along with 15 points and 4 made threes. CJ Huntley led the team with 17 points, shooting 61.5% from the field.
Appalachian State’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 50 points while allowing the opposing team to shoot 53% from the field. Inside the arc, they allowed 66% shooting, with the other team hitting 20 of their 30 two-point attempts.
From three-point range, the opposing team connected on 10 of 26 shots, good for 38%. Appalachian State sent them to the free-throw line 5 times, where they made 2 free throws. The Mountaineers also gave up 8 offensive rebounds.
Do the Seahawks Stand a Chance at Home?
UNCW Seahawks Recent Game/Games
The Seahawks picked up a 69-60 win over Sam Houston on Friday, November 29th. UNCW, who were +1.5 point underdogs, not only got the win but also covered the spread.
UNCW led 33-20 at halftime and scored 36 points in the 2nd half while allowing 40. The game’s total points of 129 fell short of the 150.5 O/U line.
In their latest game, the UNCW Seahawks put up 69 points, shooting 44.4% from the field and posting an effective field goal percentage of 53.7%. They connected on 37% of their three-point attempts, hitting 10 of 27 from deep, while going 14 of 27 (51.9%) on two-pointers. At the free-throw line, the Seahawks shot 64.7%, making 11 of 17 attempts.
Lamar Wilkerson led the way with 20 points, hitting 4 of 8 from beyond the arc. Donovan Newby also knocked down 4 threes, finishing with 19 points and 4 assists. Bo Montgomery contributed 17 points, shooting 75% overall and from three-point range (3/4). The Seahawks recorded 15 assists and 11 offensive rebounds in the game.
Despite UNCW’s solid defensive effort, they allowed 60 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 44% from the field. UNCW gave up 51% shooting on two-point attempts, as the other team made 14 of 27 shots inside the arc.
From three-point range, the opposition hit 10 of 27 attempts, good for 37%. UNCW also sent them to the free-throw line 17 times, where they converted 11 shots (64%). The Seahawks allowed 11 offensive rebounds in the game.