La Salle Explorers vs Northeastern Huskies NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/3/24
The Explorers and Huskies are set to face off at 7:00 ET on FloH. The Huskies will host the game at Matthews Arena in Boston, MA. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 144.5 points, and Northeastern is favored by -1.5 vs. La Salle.
LA SALLE EXPLORERS VS NORTHEASTERN HUSKIES BETTING PICK
The Pick: Northeastern Huskies -1.5
This game will be played at Matthews Arena at 7:00 ET on Tuesday, December 3rd.
WHY BET THE NORTHEASTERN HUSKIES:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Huskies.
- Not only will Northeastern pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -1.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 144.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.
Does La Salle Stand a Chance on the Road?
La Salle Explorers Recent Game/Games
La Salle improved to 5-3 on the season with an 83-75 home win over Temple on Saturday. The Explorers entered the game as slight -1 favorites and covered the spread. The total points for the game reached 158, surpassing the over/under line of 151.
La Salle led 42-33 at halftime and added 41 points in the 2nd half, while Temple scored 42 after the break.
La Salle put up 83 points in their last game, shooting 39.5% from the field and 28% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 44.4%, and they hit 75% of their free throws, going 12-for-16 from the line.
Corey McKeithan led the way with 28 points, shooting 52.6% overall and 50% from three. Quante Berry added 18 points and pulled down 15 rebounds, while La Salle grabbed 17 offensive boards as a team and dished out 16 assists.
La Salle’s defense gave up 75 points while allowing the opponent to shoot 39% from the field. The Explorers allowed 25 two-point baskets on 56 attempts, a 44% shooting rate.
From beyond the arc, La Salle’s defense held the opponent to 7 made threes on 25 attempts, a 28% shooting percentage. They also sent the opponent to the free-throw line 16 times, where they made 12 free throws, shooting 75%.
Can Northeastern Grab a Win at Home?
Northeastern’s record dropped to 6-2 after a 68-64 road loss to Vermont on Saturday. The Huskies entered the game as +4 point underdogs, and the final score resulted in a push against the spread. The game’s total points of 132 narrowly exceeded the O/U line of 129.5.
After trailing 35-22 at halftime, Northeastern mounted a strong comeback, outscoring Vermont 42-33 in the second half, but it wasn’t enough to secure the win.
Northeastern’s offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 37.5% from the field and hitting only 1 of 15 three-point attempts for a 6.7% success rate. Their effective field goal percentage matched their overall shooting at 37.5%, and they connected on 68.2% of their free throws, going 15 for 22 from the line.
Rashad King led the way with 27 points and 7 rebounds, shooting 55% from the field. TJ Hurley added 23 points, hitting 3 of 6 from beyond the arc, while Jace Roquemore contributed 13 points, making 2 of 3 three-point attempts.
Northeastern’s defense gave up 68 points in their last game, with their opponents shooting 48% from the field. They allowed 14 two-point field goals on 25 attempts, a 56% conversion rate.
From beyond the arc, Northeastern’s defense saw their opponents hit 7 of 18 threes, a 38% success rate. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 26 times, where they made 19 free throws, shooting 73%. Northeastern allowed 8 offensive rebounds.