Binghamton Bearcats vs Lafayette Leopards NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/1/24
The Bearcats and Leopards are set to face off at 2:30 ET on ESPN+. The Leopards will host the game at Kirby Sports Center in Easton, PA. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 128.5 points, and Lafayette is favored by -6.5 vs. Binghamton.
BINGHAMTON BEARCATS VS LAFAYETTE LEOPARDS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Binghamton Bearcats +6.5
This game will be played at Kirby Sports Center at 2:30 ET on Sunday, December 1st.
WHY BET THE BINGHAMTON BEARCATS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-73 in favor of the Leopards.
- Even though we have Lafayette winning straight-up, we like Binghamton at +6.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 128.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.
No Pressure for Binghamton as Away Dogs
Binghamton improved to 4-3 on the season with a 75-70 win over LIU on Saturday. The Bearcats were -1 favorites going into the game and covered the spread with the win. The total points for the game were 145, surpassing the O/U line of 135.
After trailing 32-24 at halftime, Binghamton turned things around in the 2nd half, scoring 35 points while holding LIU to 27. The Bearcats’ defense stepped up when it mattered most, helping them secure the win at home.
Binghamton’s offense put up 75 points in their last game, shooting 50% from the field and 54.3% in effective field goal percentage. They were strong inside, hitting 63.3% of their two-point attempts, but struggled from beyond the arc, connecting on just 25% of their threes (4/16).
Nehemiah Benson led the way with 28 points, shooting 77.8% from the field, while Jamal Fuller added 27 points and 10 rebounds, hitting 3 of 6 from deep. Terell Strickland dished out 8 assists, and Tymu Chenery knocked down 3 threes at a 60% rate.
Despite giving up 70 points, Binghamton’s defense struggled to contain their opponent, who shot 50% from the field, including 63% on two-point attempts. The Bearcats did manage to limit damage from beyond the arc, allowing just 4 threes on 16 attempts (25%).
Binghamton also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 38 times, where they converted 25 free throws (65%). On the boards, the Bearcats gave up 6 offensive rebounds.
Can Lafayette Grab a Win at Home?
Lafayette Leopards Recent Game/Games
Lafayette picked up a 59-47 win over Niagara on Saturday, November 30th. The Leopards were -4 favorites going into the game and covered the spread with the 12-point victory. The total points for the game were 106, well under the O/U line of 135.
Lafayette led 21-18 at halftime and stepped up offensively in the 2nd half, scoring 38 points while allowing 29. This strong 2nd half performance helped them secure the win at home.
Lafayette managed just 59 points in their last game, shooting 31.7% from the field and 25.9% from beyond the arc, hitting 7 of 27 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 36.7%, and they connected on 36.4% of their two-point shots.
At the free-throw line, the Leopards were solid, hitting 82.4% of their attempts (14/17). They recorded 12 assists and 7 offensive rebounds, with Justin Vander Baan and Zion Russell each contributing 11 points. Vander Baan also grabbed 8 rebounds, shooting 50% from the field.
Lafayette’s defense was on point, holding their opponent to just 47 points on 31% shooting from the field. They limited two-point attempts to 36% shooting, with the other team hitting 12 of 33 shots.
From beyond the arc, Lafayette’s defense kept their opponent to 25% shooting, with only 7 threes made on 27 attempts. They also sent their opponent to the line 17 times, where they hit 14 free throws for 82%.