Hampton Pirates vs Providence Friars NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/12/24
Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Pirates and Friars. The game is starting at 6:30 ET on FS1, and it’s hosted by the Friars at Amica Mutual Pavilion in Providence, RI. Get ready to place your bets! This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 141.5 points, and Providence is favored by -22 vs. Hampton.
HAMPTON PIRATES VS PROVIDENCE FRIARS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Hampton Pirates +22
This game will be played at Amica Mutual Pavilion at 6:30 ET on Tuesday, November 12th.
WHY BET THE HAMPTON PIRATES:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 in favor of the Friars.
- Even though we have Providence winning straight-up, we like Hampton at +22.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 141.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.
Are the Pirates Ready for a Road Win?
Hampton Pirates Recent Game/Games
Hampton’s season opener didn’t go as planned, as they fell 82-54 to George Washington on Friday. The Pirates were +13 point underdogs going into the game and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game ended at 136, falling short of the 146.5 O/U line.
Hampton trailed 32-24 at halftime but struggled defensively in the 2nd half, allowing 50 points while scoring 30. They’ll need to tighten up on defense as they move forward this season.
Hampton’s offense struggled in their last game, putting up just 54 points while shooting 28.8% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 31.8%, and they hit only 4 of 19 from three-point range, shooting 21.1% from beyond the arc.
George Beale Jr. led the way with 19 points, shooting 57.1% overall and 50% from three. Trey Autry also shot 50% from deep, finishing with 14 points in 18 minutes.
Hampton gave up 82 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 46% from the field. They were particularly vulnerable inside, allowing 60% shooting on two-point attempts (24/40).
From beyond the arc, Hampton held their opponent to 25% shooting, with 7 made threes on 27 attempts. They also sent the other team to the line 17 times, where they hit 13 free throws (76%).
Will Providence Find a Way to Win at Home?
Providence Friars Recent Game/Games
Providence opened their season with a 76-49 win over Stonehill on Saturday, November 9th. Playing at home, the Friars were -24.5 favorites and covered the spread.
Providence led 44-25 at halftime and outscored Stonehill 32-24 in the 2nd half. The game’s total points were 125, falling short of the 139-point over/under line.
Providence put up 76 points in their last game, shooting 50% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 59.3%. They hit 64.3% of their two-point attempts and 34.6% from beyond the arc, making 9 of 26 threes.
The Friars struggled at the free-throw line, connecting on just 61.9% of their attempts, and grabbed 12 offensive rebounds. They finished with 17 assists, with Amir Nesbitt dishing out 5. Jabri Abdur-Rahim led the team with 16 points, hitting 3 of 5 threes and adding 6 rebounds in 23 minutes.
Providence’s defense gave up 49 points while allowing the opposing team to shoot 50% from the field, including 64% on two-point attempts. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 21 times, where they converted 13 of those attempts.
From beyond the arc, Providence allowed 9 threes on 26 attempts, a 34% shooting rate. They also gave up 12 offensive rebounds in the game.