Binghamton Bearcats vs Central Connecticut State Blue Devils NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/24/24
Betting on today’s Bearcats and Blue Devils game? Catch the action at William H. Detrick Gymnasium in New Britain, CT, as the Blue Devils hosts this showdown at 1:00 ET on NEC. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 135.5 points, and Central Connecticut State is favored by -6.5 at home against Binghamton.
BINGHAMTON BEARCATS VS CENTRAL CONNECTICUT STATE BLUE DEVILS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Binghamton Bearcats +6.5
This game will be played at William H. Detrick Gymnasium at 1:00 ET on Sunday, November 24th.
WHY BET THE BINGHAMTON BEARCATS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-73 in favor of the Blue Devils.
- Even though we have Central Connecticut State winning straight-up, we like Binghamton at +6.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 135.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.
Can the Bearcats Pull Off a Road Win?
Binghamton Bearcats Recent Game/Games
Binghamton dropped a 66-60 decision to Longwood on Tuesday, November 19th, in a home game. Despite being +7.5 point underdogs, the Bearcats kept it close, covering the spread. The total points for the game were 126, falling short of the 142.5 O/U line.
Binghamton led 35-33 at halftime but struggled offensively in the 2nd half, scoring just 25 points while allowing 33.
Binghamton’s offense put up 60 points in their last game, shooting 47.9% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 54.2%. They connected on 59.3% of their two-point attempts, but struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 33.3% of their threes. Free-throw shooting was a major issue, as they made only 5 of 13 attempts, a 38.5% rate.
Gavin Walsh was efficient, shooting 66.7% from the field and grabbing 12 rebounds. KJ McClurg led the team with 20 points, despite shooting 35.7% overall and 37.5% from three. Ben Callahan-Gold hit 5 threes at a 41.7% clip, finishing with 15 points.
Even with Binghamton’s defense allowing 66 points, the Bearcats couldn’t capitalize on their offensive opportunities. They shot 47% from the field, including 59% on two-point attempts, but their three-point shooting was limited to 7 made threes on 21 attempts, a 33% success rate.
The Bearcats also struggled at the free-throw line, hitting just 5 of their 13 attempts, a 38% performance. Binghamton gave up 6 offensive rebounds in the game.
Will Central Connecticut State Win at Home?
Central Connecticut State Blue Devils Recent Game/Games
On Thursday, November 21st, the Blue Devils fell 67-54 to Sacred Heart in an away game. Central Connecticut State entered the game as -1.5 favorites but failed to cover the spread. The combined points of 121 fell short of the O/U line of 142.
Central Connecticut State trailed 43-26 at halftime but tightened up defensively in the 2nd half, allowing just 24 points while scoring 28. However, their improved play after the break wasn’t enough to overcome the early deficit.
Central Connecticut State struggled offensively in their last game, scoring just 54 points with a field goal percentage of 33.3% (19/57). Their effective field goal percentage was 36.8%, and they hit only 4 of 24 three-point attempts, shooting 16.7% from beyond the arc. They did connect on 45.5% of their two-point shots and were strong from the free-throw line, making 12 of 14 attempts (85.7%).
The Blue Devils managed just 6 assists as a team, with Jordan Jones dishing out 1 while shooting 27.3% overall and 22.2% from three. Tanner Thomas led the way with 18 points, hitting 8 of 13 shots, including 2 of 4 from deep. Amiri Stewart contributed 14 points and 7 rebounds, shooting 66.7% from the field.
Central Connecticut State’s defense gave up 67 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 42% from the field. They allowed 52% shooting on two-point attempts, as the other team went 18/34 inside the arc.
From three-point range, Central Connecticut State’s defense held the opponent to 31% shooting, with 9 made threes on 29 attempts. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line just 5 times, where they made 4 free throws.