Jacksonville Dolphins vs Furman Paladins NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/11/24
Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Dolphins versus the Paladins? Tip off is at at 7:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, SC. The over/under for this game is set at 143 points, and Furman is favored by -8.5 against Jacksonville in a non-conference matchup.
JACKSONVILLE DOLPHINS VS FURMAN PALADINS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Jacksonville Dolphins +8.5
This game will be played at Bon Secours Wellness Arena at 7:00 ET on Monday, November 11th.
WHY BET THE JACKSONVILLE DOLPHINS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-73 in favor of the Dolphins.
- Not only will Jacksonville pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +8.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 143 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.
Will the Jacksonville Defense Show Up on the Road?
Jacksonville Dolphins Recent Game/Games
The Dolphins faced a tough challenge on Thursday, November 7th, as they took on the Gators in an away game. Jacksonville lost 81-60 but managed to cover the spread as +25 point underdogs.
Jacksonville trailed 46-32 at halftime and scored 28 points in the 2nd half while allowing 35. The game’s total points reached 141, falling short of the 154.5 O/U line.
Jacksonville’s offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 37.9% from the field and 29.2% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 42.4%, and they managed only 3 free throw attempts, hitting all of them.
Alex Condon was perfect from the field, going 7-for-7, including 2-for-2 from three, finishing with 23 points. Robert McCray added 20 points, despite shooting 1-for-7 from deep, and Alijah Martin contributed 15 points, hitting 3-of-6 from three-point range.
Jacksonville’s defense had a tough outing, giving up 81 points on 52% shooting. They struggled particularly inside, where they allowed 69% shooting on two-pointers, with the opposing team hitting 23 of 33 attempts.
From beyond the arc, Jacksonville held their opponent to 29% shooting, as they made 7 of 24 threes. The Dolphins also sent them to the line 25 times, where they converted 14 free throws.
Can Furman Lock in a Home Win?
Furman Paladins Recent Game/Games
Furman picked up a 76-74 road win over Belmont on Friday, November 8th. The Paladins entered the game as +2.5 point underdogs and not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread.
Furman led 42-34 at halftime but allowed 40 points in the 2nd half while scoring 34. The game’s total points reached 150, falling short of the 158-point O/U line.
Furman’s offense was firing from deep in their last game, hitting 16 threes at a 45.7% clip, contributing to an effective field goal percentage of 61%. Overall, they shot 47.5% from the field, with a 50% mark on two-point attempts. The Paladins also connected on 80% of their free throws, going 4-for-5 from the line.
Brody Peebles led the way with 26 points, shooting 66.7% from the field, though he missed all three of his three-point attempts. PJay Smith Jr. and Nick Anderson each hit 5 threes, with Anderson shooting 71.4% from deep and Smith hitting 62.5%. Smith also added 5 rebounds and 5 assists, while Garrett Hien contributed 6 rebounds and 6 assists, along with 3 made threes.
Furman gave up 74 points on 50% shooting, with their opponent hitting 34 of 68 shots. Inside the arc, the Paladins allowed 28 of 48 attempts to fall, a 58% conversion rate.
From three-point range, Furman held their opponent to 30%, with 6 made threes on 20 attempts. They also sent them to the free-throw line 10 times, where they made 5. The Paladins limited offensive rebounds, giving up just 4.