Binghamton Bearcats vs Le Moyne Dolphins NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/7/24
Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Bearcats versus the Dolphins? Tip off is at at 6:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Ted Grant Court in Syracuse, NY. The over/under for this game is set at 141.5 points, and Le Moyne is favored by -2 against Binghamton in a non-conference matchup.
BINGHAMTON BEARCATS VS LE MOYNE DOLPHINS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Binghamton Bearcats +2
This game will be played at Ted Grant Court at 6:00 ET on Saturday, December 7th.
WHY BET THE BINGHAMTON BEARCATS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-72 in favor of the Bearcats.
- Not only will Binghamton pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +2.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 141.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.
Taking a Look at the Bearcats Chances in Syracuse
Binghamton Bearcats Recent Game
Binghamton improved to 2-6 on the season with a narrow 82-81 victory over Lafayette on Sunday. The Bearcats were +6.5 point underdogs going into the game, but not only did they pull off the upset, they also covered the spread.
Binghamton led 40-33 at halftime, but Lafayette outscored them 40-33 in the second half. The game’s combined 163 points went well over the pre-game total of 126.
Binghamton’s offense put up 82 points in their last game, shooting 47.4% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 56.1%. They connected on 9 of 22 three-point attempts, hitting 40.9% from deep, and were 76% from the free-throw line, making 19 of 25 attempts.
Chris Walker and Ben Callahan-Gold were key contributors from beyond the arc, with Walker hitting 3 of 4 threes and Callahan-Gold going 5 of 7. Tymu Chenery led the team with 21 points and 11 rebounds, while also dishing out 4 assists.
Despite Binghamton’s defense holding their opponent to just 38% shooting overall, they still gave up 81 points. The Bearcats allowed 23 field goals on 60 attempts, including 15 two-pointers at a 45% clip.
From beyond the arc, Binghamton’s defense limited their opponent to 8 threes on 27 attempts, a 29% success rate. However, they sent the other team to the line 29 times, where they converted 27 free throws, a 93% mark. The Bearcats also gave up 10 offensive rebounds.
Is It the Dolphins Game to Lose at Home?
Le Moyne Dolphins Recent Game/Games
Le Moyne dropped to 2-7 on the season after a 103-100 loss to Army on Tuesday. The Dolphins were +1 underdogs going into the game and failed to cover the spread. The total points soared past the O/U line of 142, with the teams combining for 203 points.
Le Moyne trailed 31-30 at halftime but outscored Army 43-42 in the 2nd half. Despite their efforts, they couldn’t secure the win at home.
Le Moyne’s offense put up 100 points in their last game, despite shooting just 40.2% from the field and 25.8% from three-point range. Their effective field goal percentage was 44.8%, but they made up for it by hitting 91.7% of their free throws, going 22-for-24 from the line.
Jalen Rucker led the way with 34 points and 13 rebounds, shooting 5-for-15 from beyond the arc. Ryan Curry and Josh Scovens each added 24 points, with Curry hitting 4-of-10 threes. Dwayne Koroma was efficient, shooting 70% from the field and grabbing 15 rebounds.
Le Moyne’s defense struggled, giving up 103 points while allowing their opponent to shoot 40% from the field. The Dolphins couldn’t contain the two-point attack, as their opponent connected on 48% of their shots inside the arc, going 27/56.
From beyond the arc, Le Moyne held their opponent to 25% shooting, with just 8 made threes on 31 attempts. However, they sent their opponent to the line 24 times, where they hit 22 free throws at a 91% clip. The Dolphins also allowed 14 offensive rebounds.