Georgia Southern Eagles vs Drake Bulldogs NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/30/24
Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Eagles and Bulldogs. The game is starting at 6:00 ET on ESPN+, and it’s hosted by the Bulldogs at The Knapp Center in Des Moines, IA. Get ready to place your bets! The odds for this non-conference game currently have Drake as the -13.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 146.5 points.
GEORGIA SOUTHERN EAGLES VS DRAKE BULLDOGS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Georgia Southern Eagles +13.5
This game will be played at The Knapp Center at 6:00 ET on Saturday, November 30th.
WHY BET THE GEORGIA SOUTHERN EAGLES:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 in favor of the Bulldogs.
- Even though we have Drake winning straight-up, we like Georgia Southern at +13.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 146.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.
Is a Road Win Possible for Georgia Southern?
Georgia Southern Eagles Recent Game/Games
Georgia Southern picked up a 64-54 win at home against West Georgia on Saturday. The Eagles were -14 favorites going into the game, but they didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 118, well below the O/U line of 154.
Georgia Southern led 24-17 at halftime and scored 40 points in the 2nd half while allowing 37. They’ll look to tighten up defensively in future games.
Georgia Southern managed just 64 points in their last game, shooting 38.7% from the field and 35.3% from beyond the arc, hitting 12 threes. Their effective field goal percentage was 48.4%, and they struggled at the free-throw line, making only 4 of 8 attempts.
Shelton Williams-Dryden led the way with 21 points, shooting 62.5% from the field, while Adante’ Holiman added 20 points, hitting 5 of 9 from three. The Eagles also grabbed 13 offensive rebounds and dished out 13 assists in the game.
Georgia Southern’s defense was strong in their last game, holding their opponent to just 54 points on 38% shooting from the field. They limited two-point opportunities, with the other team making only 12 of 28 attempts for 42%.
From beyond the arc, Georgia Southern’s defense allowed 12 threes on 34 attempts, a 35% shooting rate. The opponent also struggled from the free-throw line, hitting just 4 of 8. Georgia Southern gave up 13 offensive rebounds.
Can the Bulldogs Hold Strong at Home?
Drake Bulldogs Recent Game/Games
Drake picked up an 81-70 road win over Vanderbilt on Sunday, November 24th. The Bulldogs entered the game as +4.5 point underdogs but not only pulled off the upset, they also covered the spread.
Drake led 34-31 at halftime and then outscored Vanderbilt 47-39 in the 2nd half. The total points for the game were 151, going over the pre-game O/U line of 141.5.
Drake’s offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 81 points with a field goal percentage of 53.7%. Their effective field goal percentage was 59.3%, thanks in part to their 61.5% shooting from two-point range (24/39). They also hit 5 of 15 from beyond the arc, shooting 33.3% from three.
At the free-throw line, Drake was nearly perfect, connecting on 18 of 20 attempts for a 90% success rate. They also grabbed 13 offensive rebounds and dished out 17 assists. Jason Edwards led the way with 26 points, while Cam Manyawu added 18 points and 11 rebounds, shooting 72.7% from the field.
Drake’s defense gave up 70 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 44% from the field. They allowed 20 two-point baskets on 33 attempts, a 60% success rate.
From beyond the arc, Drake held their opponents to just 4 made threes on 21 attempts, a 19% shooting performance. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 24 times, where they converted 18 free throws, shooting 75%. Drake allowed 9 offensive rebounds.