Hampton Pirates vs UMBC Retrievers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/19/24

Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Pirates and Retrievers. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on ESPN+, and it’s hosted by the Retrievers at Chesapeake Employers Insurance Arena in Baltimore, MD. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 148.5 points, with UMBC being favored by -7 over Hampton.

HAMPTON PIRATES VS UMBC RETRIEVERS BETTING PICK

The Pick: UMBC Retrievers -7

This game will be played at Chesapeake Employers Insurance Arena at 7:00 ET on Tuesday, November 19th.

WHY BET THE UMBC RETRIEVERS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-67 in favor of the Retrievers.
• Not only will UMBC pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -7.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 148.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.

Does Hampton Have A Chance at Chesapeake Employers Insurance Arena?

Hampton Pirates Recent Game/Games

Hampton fell to Norfolk State 67-58 on Saturday, November 16th, in a home game where they entered as +4.5 underdogs. The Pirates didn’t cover the spread, and the game’s total points of 125 fell short of the O/U line of 139.

After trailing 34-20 at halftime, Hampton showed some fight in the 2nd half, outscoring the Spartans 38-33, but it wasn’t enough to complete the comeback.

Hampton’s offense struggled in their last game, scoring just 58 points on 29.9% shooting from the field. They hit only 25.8% from beyond the arc, connecting on 8 of 31 attempts, and their effective field goal percentage was 35.8%.

Brian Moore Jr. was a bright spot, shooting 70% from the field and 66.7% from three, finishing with 20 points. Christian Ings added 16 points and 7 assists, also hitting 66.7% from deep.

Hampton’s defense was strong, holding their opponent to just 67 points on 29% shooting from the field. They limited the damage inside, with the other team making only 12 of 36 two-point attempts, a 33% success rate.

From beyond the arc, Hampton’s defense gave up 8 threes on 31 attempts, with the opposing team shooting 25%. They also sent their opponent to the line 14 times, where they converted 10 free throws, a 71% rate. Hampton allowed 24 offensive rebounds in the game.

Does UMBC Stand a Chance at Home?

UMBC fell to Saint Peter’s 69-61 at home on Saturday, November 16th. The Retrievers entered the game as +1 underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 130, falling short of the O/U line of 144.5.

UMBC trailed 28-26 at halftime and allowed 41 points in the 2nd half while scoring 35. The Retrievers will look to tighten up their defense as they move forward.

UMBC’s offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 38.9% from the field and 20% from three-point range, hitting only 4 of 20 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 42.6%, and they managed 12 offensive rebounds and 7 assists.

Marcus Randolph led the way with 19 points, shooting 62.5% from deep, while Bryce Johnson added 15 points despite shooting 27.3% overall. Bryce Eaton and Marlon Short each contributed 12 points, with Short grabbing 8 rebounds in just 15 minutes of play.

UMBC’s defense held their opponent to 69 points, allowing them to shoot 38% from the field. The Retrievers gave up 17 two-point field goals on 34 attempts, a 50% shooting rate.

From beyond the arc, UMBC’s defense limited their opponent to just 4 made threes on 20 attempts, a 20% shooting performance. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 22 times, where they made 15 free throws, shooting 68%.