Colgate Raiders vs UNCW Seahawks NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/27/24
Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Raiders and Seahawks. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on FloC, and it’s hosted by the Seahawks at Trask Coliseum in Wilmington, NC. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this game is set at 145.5 points, and UNCW is favored by -6.5 against Colgate in a non-conference matchup.
COLGATE RAIDERS VS UNCW SEAHAWKS BETTING PICK
The Pick: UNCW Seahawks -6.5
This game will be played at Trask Coliseum at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, November 27th.
WHY BET THE UNCW SEAHAWKS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-68 in favor of the Seahawks.
- Not only will UNCW pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -6.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 145.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.
Taking a Look at the Raiders Chances in Wilmington
Colgate Raiders Recent Game/Games
Colgate dropped to 2-3 on the season after a 78-67 road loss to Harvard on Friday. The Raiders, who were -2 favorites, failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game hit 145, just over the 142-point O/U line.
Colgate trailed 36-33 at halftime and couldn’t close the gap in the 2nd half, where they were outscored 42-34. Defensive adjustments will be key for the Raiders moving forward.
Colgate’s offense put up 67 points in their last game, shooting 46.6% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 58.6%. They connected on 40.6% of their three-point attempts, hitting 13 of 32 from deep, and didn’t attempt a single free throw in the game.
Robert Hinton led the way with 18 points and 9 rebounds, shooting 61.5% from the field. Chandler Pigge also grabbed 9 boards, adding 16 points on 63.6% shooting. Thomas Batties II and Parker Jones each hit 3 threes, with Jones and Nicolas Louis-Jacques both shooting 50% from beyond the arc.
Colgate’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 78 points on 49% shooting from the field. They allowed their opponent to hit 60% of their two-point attempts, with 18 makes on 30 tries.
From beyond the arc, Colgate’s opponent shot 37%, connecting on 11 of 29 three-point attempts. The Raiders also sent them to the free-throw line 11 times, where they made 9 shots, an 81% success rate. Colgate gave up 7 offensive rebounds.
Can the Seahawks Grab a Win at Home?
UNCW Seahawks Recent Game/Games
UNCW faced a tough challenge on Tuesday, November 19th, as they went on the road to take on the Kansas Jayhawks. Despite being +24.5 point underdogs, the Seahawks managed to keep the game closer than expected, losing 84-66. The total points for the game were 150, falling short of the 159.5 O/U line.
After trailing 43-38 at halftime, UNCW struggled in the 2nd half, scoring just 28 points while allowing 41. Though they couldn’t pull off the upset, the Seahawks’ ability to cover the spread is a positive takeaway from the game.
In their latest game, the UNCW Seahawks put up 66 points, shooting 37.5% from the field and 31.6% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 42.9%, and they connected on 75% of their free throws, going 18-for-24 from the line.
Khamari McGriff led the way with 18 points on 6-of-8 shooting, while Dajuan Harris Jr. added 17 points and 6 assists. Hunter Dickinson contributed 15 points and 15 rebounds, shooting 7-of-11 from the field.
UNCW’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 84 points on 54% shooting. They had a tough time inside, allowing 75% shooting on two-pointers, with the opposing team hitting 28 of 37 attempts.
From beyond the arc, UNCW held their opponent to 24% shooting, as they made just 6 of 25 threes. The Seahawks also sent them to the line 16 times, where they converted 10 free throws.