Campbell Fighting Camels vs Ohio State Buckeyes NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/22/24
The Fighting Camels and Buckeyes are set to face off at 6:00 ET on BTN. The Buckeyes will host the game at Value City Arena in Columbus, OH. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 143.5 points, with Ohio State being favored by -25.5 over Campbell.
CAMPBELL FIGHTING CAMELS VS OHIO STATE BUCKEYES BETTING PICK
The Pick: Campbell Fighting Camels +25.5
This game will be played at Value City Arena at 6:00 ET on Friday, November 22nd.
WHY BET THE CAMPBELL FIGHTING CAMELS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Buckeyes.
- Even though we have Ohio State winning straight-up, we like Campbell at +25.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 143.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.
Can the Fighting Camels Pull Out the Win as Road Underdogs?
Campbell Fighting Camels Recent Game/Games
Campbell picked up an 86-66 road win over Navy on Sunday, November 17th. The Fighting Camels entered the game as +6.5 point underdogs and not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread.
Campbell led 38-33 at halftime and dominated the 2nd half, outscoring Navy 48-33. The game’s total points of 152 went over the pre-game O/U line of 140.5.
Campbell’s offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 86 points while shooting 50.7% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 56.3%, thanks in large part to their 62.2% shooting on two-point attempts. From beyond the arc, they hit 8 of 26 threes, good for 30.8%.
At the free-throw line, the Fighting Camels were nearly automatic, hitting 25 of 29 attempts for an 86.2% success rate. They also dished out 20 assists, with Jasin Sinani leading the way with 24 points. Terren Frank added 17 points, and Aidan Kehoe contributed 14 points and 9 rebounds.
Campbell’s defense gave up 66 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 41% from the field, hitting 23 of 55 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 18 two-point baskets on 39 tries, a 46% success rate.
From three-point range, Campbell’s opponents made 5 of 16 shots, shooting 31%. They also sent them to the free-throw line 24 times, where they converted 15 for 62%. Campbell allowed 10 offensive rebounds.
Does Ohio State Have What it Takes to Win as Home Favorites?
Ohio State cruised to an 80-30 win over Evansville on Tuesday, November 19th. Playing at home, the Buckeyes were -24.5 point favorites and covered the spread with ease. The total points for the game were 110, well below the O/U line of 149.5.
Leading 28-14 at halftime, Ohio State’s defense held Evansville to just 16 points in the 2nd half, while the Buckeyes’ offense exploded for 52 points after the break.
Ohio State put up 80 points in their last game, shooting 51.9% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 59.3%. They hit 63.6% of their two-point attempts (21/33) and went 7/21 from beyond the arc, shooting 33.3% from three-point range.
Devin Royal led the way with 20 points and 12 rebounds, shooting 77.8% (7/9) from the field. Meechie Johnson Jr. added 13 points, connecting on 3 of 6 three-point attempts, while John Mobley Jr. contributed 11 points, shooting 37.5% overall and 25.0% from three.
Ohio State’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 30 points while allowing the opposition to shoot 51% from the field. They were particularly vulnerable inside, where they allowed 21 of 33 shots to fall, a 63% success rate for their opponents.
From beyond the arc, Ohio State’s defense gave up 7 threes on 21 attempts, a 33% shooting percentage. They also sent the other team to the line 26 times, where they converted 17 free throws. Ohio State allowed 8 offensive rebounds in the game.