Jacksonville Dolphins vs Georgia Bulldogs NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/30/24

Planning on watching today’s Dolphins and Bulldogs game? Catch the action at Stegeman Coliseum in Athens, GA, as the Bulldogs hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on SEC. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 144 points, and Georgia is favored by -16 vs. Jacksonville.
JACKSONVILLE DOLPHINS VS GEORGIA BULLDOGS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Jacksonville Dolphins +16
This game will be played at Stegeman Coliseum at 7:00 ET on Saturday, November 30th.
WHY BET THE JACKSONVILLE DOLPHINS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-73 in favor of the Bulldogs.
- Even though we have Georgia winning straight-up, we like Jacksonville at +16.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 144 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.
Can the Dolphins Grab a Win in Athens?
Jacksonville Dolphins Recent Game/Games
Jacksonville picked up a 75-64 win over Siena on Tuesday, November 26th. Playing at home, the Dolphins were -6.5 favorites and covered the spread. The total points for the game reached 139, surpassing the O/U line of 130.5.
Jacksonville took control early, leading 41-26 at halftime. However, they allowed 38 points in the 2nd half while scoring 34, making the game closer than the final score suggests.
Jacksonville’s offense put up 75 points in their last game, shooting 47.2% from the field and 50% from beyond the arc, hitting 7 of 14 threes. Their effective field goal percentage was 52.8%, and they connected on 69.2% of their free throws, going 18 for 26.
Robert McCray and Gavin Doty each scored 21 points, with Doty shooting 63.6% overall and 66.7% from three. McCray added 8 rebounds and 5 assists, while Doty grabbed 9 boards. McCray also hit 3 of 5 from deep, shooting 60% from beyond the arc.
Jacksonville’s defense gave up 64 points in this one, with the opposing team shooting 47% from the field, connecting on 25 of their 53 attempts.
From beyond the arc, they hit 7 of 14 threes, good for 50%. They also went to the free-throw line 26 times, making 18 of those for 69%.
Will the Bulldogs Pull Through as the Favored Home Team?
Georgia pulled off a 66-63 win over St. John’s on Sunday, November 24th, at home. The Bulldogs were +6 point underdogs going into the game, and not only did they win, but they also covered the spread.
Georgia led 32-28 at halftime and added 34 points in the 2nd half, while St. John’s scored 35. The total points for the game were 129, which was under the O/U line of 149.5.
Georgia’s offense put up 66 points in their last game, shooting 49% from the field and 41.7% from beyond the arc. They hit 81.2% of their free throws, going 13-for-16 from the line, and recorded 13 offensive rebounds and 11 assists.
Zuby Ejiofor led the way with 22 points and 8 rebounds, shooting 62.5% from the field. Asa Newell added 18 points on 61.5% shooting, while Silas Demary Jr. contributed 15 points, hitting 2 of 3 from deep.
Georgia’s defense gave up 63 points, with their opponents shooting 49% from the field. Inside the arc, they allowed 19 of 37 shots to fall, a 51% success rate.
From three-point range, the opposition hit 5 of 12 attempts, shooting 41%. Georgia also sent them to the line 16 times, where they made 13 free throws, an 81% clip.