Arkansas State Red Wolves vs Old Dominion Monarchs NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/2/25
Planning on watching today’s Red Wolves and Monarchs game? Catch the action at Chartway Arena in Norfolk, VA, as the Monarchs hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. Arkansas State is favored by -11.5 in this Sun Belt conference matchup the against Old Dominion. The over/under for the game is set at 154.5 points.
ARKANSAS STATE RED WOLVES VS OLD DOMINION MONARCHS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Old Dominion Monarchs +11.5
This game will be played at Chartway Arena at 7:00 ET on Thursday, January 2nd.
WHY BET THE OLD DOMINION MONARCHS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-67 in favor of the Monarchs.
- Not only will Old Dominion pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +11.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 154.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.
Do the Red Wolves Have a Shot at a Road Win?
Arkansas State Red Wolves Recent Game/Games
Arkansas State improved to 9-3 on the season with a dominant 97-67 win over Coastal Carolina on Saturday. The Red Wolves, who were favored by 15 points, covered the spread and the game’s total points of 164 exceeded the O/U line of 141.5.
Leading 53-22 at halftime, Arkansas State’s defense slipped in the second half, allowing 45 points while scoring 44. Despite the defensive letdown, they maintained control and secured the win.
Arkansas State’s offense exploded for 97 points in their last game, shooting 55% from the field and an impressive 53.3% from three-point range, hitting 16 of 30 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was a remarkable 68.3%, and they also connected on 78.9% of their free throws, going 15 for 19 from the line.
Josh Hill led the way with 26 points in just 16 minutes, shooting 50% from three on 6 of 12 attempts. Jordan Battle added 20 points and 7 rebounds, hitting 3 of 4 from beyond the arc, while Joseph Pinion contributed 19 points, knocking down 4 of 7 threes. The Red Wolves dished out 20 assists as a team.
Despite Arkansas State’s defensive efforts, they gave up 67 points, with their opponent shooting 55% from the field. The Red Wolves allowed 33 made field goals on 60 attempts.
From three-point range, Arkansas State’s opponent shot 53%, hitting 16 of 30 attempts. They also sent them to the free-throw line 19 times, where they converted 15 for 78%.
Do the Monarchs Have a Shot at a Home Win?
Old Dominion Monarchs Recent Game/Games
Old Dominion improved to 3-8 on the season with an 80-75 road win over Louisiana-Monroe on Saturday. Entering the game as +3 underdogs, the Monarchs not only secured the win but also covered the spread.
ODU led 32-29 at halftime and scored 36 points in the 2nd half, while allowing 39. The total points for the game reached 155, surpassing the O/U line of 143.5.
Old Dominion put up 80 points in their last game, shooting 39.4% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 45.5%. They hit 33.3% of their threes (8/24) and were strong at the free-throw line, making 20 of 24 attempts (83.3%). Offensive rebounding was a key factor, as they grabbed 19 boards on that end.
Robert Davis Jr. led the way with 32 points, hitting 7 threes at a 50% clip (7/14) and shooting 47.1% overall. Jacob Wilson added 23 points, connecting on 5 of 8 from deep (62.5%), while also contributing 6 rebounds. R.J. Blakney was a force on the boards, pulling down 13 rebounds to go along with 11 points.
Old Dominion’s defense held their opponent to 75 points on 36% shooting from the field, as they went 24/65 overall. The Monarchs limited two-point opportunities, with the opposing team hitting just 35% of their shots inside the arc, going 17/48.
From three-point range, the opponent shot 41%, making 7 of their 17 attempts. At the free-throw line, they converted 20 of 26 attempts, shooting 76%. Old Dominion also gave up 11 offensive rebounds.