Army Black Knights vs Marist Red Foxes NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/15/24
Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Black Knights versus the Red Foxes? Tip off is at at 7:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at McCann Center in Poughkeepsie, NY. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 133 points, and Marist is favored by -5 at home against Army.
ARMY BLACK KNIGHTS VS MARIST RED FOXES BETTING PICK
The Pick: Marist Red Foxes -5
This game will be played at McCann Center at 7:00 ET on Friday, November 15th.
WHY BET THE MARIST RED FOXES:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-69 in favor of the Red Foxes.
- Not only will Marist pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 133 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.
Will Army Find a Way to Win on the Road?
Army faced a tough challenge against Duke on Friday, November 8th, losing 100-58 on the road. Entering the game as +33.5 point underdogs, the Black Knights not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.
Army trailed 43-20 at halftime and allowed 57 points in the 2nd half while scoring 38. The total points for the game reached 158, surpassing the over/under line of 143.5.
Army struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 32.8% from the field and 27.6% from three-point range, finishing with 58 points. Their effective field goal percentage was 39.1%, though they did hit 88.9% of their free throws.
Jalen Rucker led the way with 17 points, hitting 5 of 9 threes, while Josh Scovens added 16 points and 7 rebounds. Kon Knueppel was also effective from deep, shooting 66.7% on threes and finishing with 15 points.
Army’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 100 points on 49% shooting from the field. They allowed the opposing team to hit 54% of their two-point attempts, going 18/33.
From beyond the arc, Army’s opponents shot 44%, making 17 of 38 three-point attempts. They also sent them to the free-throw line 18 times, where they converted 13 free throws for 72%. Army gave up 17 offensive rebounds.
Is A Home Victory Likely for the Favored Red Foxes?
Marist Red Foxes Recent Game/Games
Marist pulled off a 79-72 road win over Richmond on Saturday, November 9th. The Red Foxes entered the game as +9.5 point underdogs and not only won but also covered the spread.
After trailing 44-41 at halftime, Marist turned things around in the 2nd half, outscoring Richmond 38-28. The game’s total points of 151 went over the pre-game line of 141.5.
Marist’s offense put up 79 points in their last game, shooting 43.3% from the field and 50% from beyond the arc, hitting 14 of 28 three-point attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 55%, and they connected on 76.5% of their free throws, going 13 for 17 from the line.
DeLonnie Hunt led the way with 27 points, shooting 55.6% overall, though he missed all 3 of his three-point attempts. Josh Pascarelli added 22 points, hitting 5 of 8 from deep, while Jackson Price contributed 20 points and 6 made threes on 10 attempts.
Marist’s defense gave up 72 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 39% from the field, hitting 20 of 51 shots. Inside the arc, they allowed 12 of 29 two-point attempts to fall, a 41% success rate.
From three-point range, the opposition connected on 8 of 22 attempts, shooting 36%. Marist also sent them to the free-throw line 31 times, where they converted 24 free throws, a 77% rate. The Red Foxes allowed 8 offensive rebounds.