Lipscomb Bisons vs Western Kentucky Hilltoppers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/17/24

Planning on watching today’s Bisons and Hilltoppers game? Catch the action at E. A. Diddle Arena in Bowling Green, KY, as the Hilltoppers hosts this showdown at 3:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 159.5 points, with Western Kentucky being favored by -4 over Lipscomb.

LIPSCOMB BISONS VS WESTERN KENTUCKY HILLTOPPERS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Western Kentucky Hilltoppers -4

This game will be played at E. A. Diddle Arena at 3:00 ET on Sunday, November 17th.

WHY BET THE WESTERN KENTUCKY HILLTOPPERS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-71 in favor of the Hilltoppers.
• Not only will Western Kentucky pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -4.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 159.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.

Can The Bisons Secure a Win at Bowling Green?

Lipscomb dropped a close one at home on Tuesday, falling 80-79 to Belmont. The Bisons, who were -7 favorites, not only lost the game but also failed to cover the spread.

After trailing 33-32 at halftime, Lipscomb put up 47 points in the 2nd half but allowed Belmont to match that total. The combined score of 159 points went over the pre-game O/U line of 154.5.

Lipscomb put up 79 points in their last game, shooting 47% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 54.5%. They connected on 11 of 29 three-point attempts, hitting 37.9% from deep, and went 6 for 8 from the free-throw line.

Jacob Ognacevic led the way with 28 points and 7 rebounds, shooting 58.8% overall and 50% from three. Will Pruitt and Jonathan Pierre each added 20 points, with Pierre also grabbing 10 boards. Carter Whitt contributed 13 points and 6 assists, and Sam Orme knocked down 4 threes, shooting 57.1% from beyond the arc.

Despite Lipscomb’s defensive efforts, they allowed 80 points on 47% shooting from the field. The Bisons gave up 31 field goals on 66 attempts.

Inside the arc, Lipscomb’s defense allowed 20 two-point baskets on 37 attempts, a 54% shooting rate. From three-point range, they allowed 11 threes on 29 attempts, with the opposing team shooting 37%. Lipscomb also sent the other team to the free-throw line 8 times, where they made 6 free throws, shooting 75%. The Bisons gave up 8 offensive rebounds.

Can the Hilltoppers Secure a Win at Home?

Western Kentucky dropped a close one to Grand Canyon, 74-72, on Saturday. Despite being +12.5 point underdogs on the road, the Hilltoppers kept it competitive and covered the spread.

WKU led 36-35 at halftime but allowed 39 points in the 2nd half while scoring 36 themselves. The game’s total points of 146 fell short of the 160.5 O/U line.

In their latest game, Western Kentucky’s offense put up 72 points, shooting 45.9% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 52.5%. They hit 38.1% from three-point range, connecting on 8 of 21 attempts, while shooting 50% on two-pointers (20/40).

Collin Moore and Don McHenry each scored 23 points, with Moore shooting 63.6% overall and 2/2 from three. McHenry hit 3/6 from deep. JaKobe Coles contributed 16 points and 11 rebounds, while Tyrone Marshall Jr. added 15 points and 8 boards.

Western Kentucky’s defense gave up 74 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 40% from the field on 24 of 60 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 46% shooting, as the other team hit 20 of 43 two-point shots.

From three-point range, Western Kentucky held their opponents to 23% shooting, with just 4 made threes on 17 attempts. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 29 times, where they converted 22 for 75%. Western Kentucky gave up 9 offensive rebounds.