LIU Sharks vs Binghamton Bearcats NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/30/24
Planning on watching today’s Sharks and Bearcats game? Catch the action at Kirby Sports Center in Easton, PA, as the Bearcats hosts this showdown at 2:00 ET on ESPN+. LIU is favored by -1 in this non-conference showdown. The game’s over/under is currently at 137.5 points.
LIU SHARKS VS BINGHAMTON BEARCATS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Binghamton Bearcats +1
This game will be played at Kirby Sports Center at 2:00 ET on Saturday, November 30th.
WHY BET THE BINGHAMTON BEARCATS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-67 in favor of the Bearcats.
- Not only will Binghamton pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +1.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 137.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.
Will the LIU Defense Show Up on the Road?
LIU Sharks Recent Game/Games
LIU dropped their last game, falling 75-56 to Lafayette on Friday, November 29th. The Sharks were +3 underdogs going into the game and didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 131, which was under the O/U line of 141.
LIU trailed 35-26 at halftime and couldn’t close the gap in the 2nd half, scoring 30 points while allowing 40.
In their latest game, the LIU Sharks struggled offensively, shooting just 35.7% from the field and 27.8% from beyond the arc, finishing with 56 points. Their effective field goal percentage was 39.3%, and they managed 9 offensive rebounds and 10 assists.
Justin Vander Baan led the Sharks with 18 points in just 17 minutes, while Malachi Davis contributed 16 points and 3 assists, hitting 2 of 5 threes. Blake Lander added 15 points, connecting on 3 of 7 from deep.
LIU’s defense couldn’t slow down the opposition, giving up 75 points on 47% shooting from the field. They allowed 23 made field goals, including 15 from two-point range, where the other team shot 51%.
From beyond the arc, LIU’s defense allowed 8 threes on 19 attempts, a 42% clip. They also sent the other team to the line 27 times, where they converted 21 free throws, shooting 77%. LIU gave up 6 offensive rebounds.
Can the Bearcats Secure a Win at Home?
Binghamton Bearcats Recent Game
Binghamton dropped a close one at home to Niagara on Friday, losing 65-62. The Bearcats were +1.5 point underdogs going into the game and didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 127, falling short of the 135.5 O/U line.
After leading 27-26 at halftime, Binghamton scored 35 points in the 2nd half but allowed 39, which was the difference in the game.
Binghamton’s offense put up 62 points in their last game, shooting 42.6% from the field. They connected on 40% of their threes, hitting 12 of 30 attempts, and were perfect from the line, going 4 for 4.
Tymu Chenery led the way with 18 points, shooting 77.8% overall and 66.7% from deep. Chris Walker added 16 points, hitting 4 threes at a 50% clip, while also grabbing 8 rebounds.
Despite Binghamton’s defense allowing 12 threes on 30 attempts, they still held their opponent to 65 points. The Bearcats gave up 23 field goals on 54 attempts, with the other team shooting 42% from the field.
From the free-throw line, Binghamton’s opponent was a perfect 4/4. The Bearcats also allowed 8 offensive rebounds in the game.