East Tennessee State Buccaneers vs Davidson Wildcats NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/16/24
The Buccaneers and Wildcats are set to face off at 5:00 ET on ESPN+. The Wildcats will host the game at John M. Belk Arena in Davidson, NC. The odds for this non-conference game currently have Davidson as the -5.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 146.5 points.
EAST TENNESSEE STATE BUCCANEERS VS DAVIDSON WILDCATS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Davidson Wildcats -5.5
This game will be played at John M. Belk Arena at 5:00 ET on Saturday, November 16th.
WHY BET THE DAVIDSON WILDCATS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 80-67 in favor of the Wildcats.
- Not only will Davidson pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -5.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 146.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.
Does East Tennessee State Stand a Chance on the Road?
East Tennessee State Buccaneers Recent Game/Games
East Tennessee State dropped their season opener at home, losing 82-78 to Eastern Kentucky on Friday. The Buccaneers, who entered the game as -12 favorites, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.
After trailing 51-38 at halftime, ETSU tightened up defensively in the second half, allowing just 31 points while scoring 40 of their own. The game’s total points reached 160, exceeding the pre-game O/U line of 150.5.
East Tennessee State put up 78 points in their last game, shooting 42.6% from the field. They hit just 25% from beyond the arc, going 6-for-24, while connecting on 54.1% of their two-point attempts. At the free-throw line, they made 20 of 29 attempts, good for 69%.
The Buccaneers grabbed 21 offensive rebounds, but only managed 7 assists as a team. Quimari Peterson and Devontae Blanton each scored 20 points, with Blanton adding 7 assists. Jordan Crawford hit 5 threes, shooting 71.4% from deep, while John Buggs III connected on 4 threes at a 50% rate.
East Tennessee State’s defense gave up 82 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 42% from the field. They allowed 54% on two-point attempts, as the other team went 20/37 inside the arc.
From three-point range, East Tennessee State held their opponent to 25% shooting, with just 6 made threes on 24 attempts. They also sent the other team to the line 29 times, where they hit 20 free throws, a 69% rate. The Buccaneers allowed 21 offensive rebounds.
Can the Davidson Offense Score Enough at Home?
Davidson opened their season with a 91-85 road win over Bowling Green on Friday. The Wildcats, favored by 5 points, covered the spread, while the total points of 176 surpassed the O/U line of 146.5.
Davidson led 47-31 at halftime but allowed 54 points in the 2nd half, while scoring 44 of their own. Despite the defensive lapse, they held on for the win.
Davidson’s offense put up 91 points in their last game, shooting 45.1% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 53.5%. They hit 13 of 33 from beyond the arc, shooting 39.4%, and were strong at the free-throw line, knocking down 25 of 31 attempts for 80.6%.
Javontae Campbell led the way with 30 points on 10 of 13 shooting, while Reed Bailey added 24 points and 8 rebounds, shooting 63.6%. Connor Kochera contributed 23 points, hitting 2 of 4 from deep, and Bobby Durkin added 20 points, connecting on 4 of 6 threes.
Davidson’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 85 points on 46% shooting from the field. The Wildcats allowed 28 made field goals on 60 attempts.
From beyond the arc, Davidson’s opponents shot 45%, hitting 10 of 22 three-point attempts. The Wildcats also sent the opposing team to the free-throw line 25 times, where they converted 19 free throws for 76%.