LIU Sharks vs California Baptist Lancers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/15/24

Planning on watching today’s Sharks and Lancers game? Catch the action at Dale E. and Sarah Ann Fowler Events Center in Riverside, CA, as the Lancers hosts this showdown at 10:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this game is set at 146 points, and California Baptist is favored by -16.5 against LIU in a non-conference matchup.

LIU SHARKS VS CALIFORNIA BAPTIST LANCERS BETTING PICK

The Pick: LIU Sharks +16.5

This game will be played at Dale E. and Sarah Ann Fowler Events Center at 10:00 ET on Friday, November 15th.

WHY BET THE LIU SHARKS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-73 in favor of the Lancers.
• Even though we have California Baptist winning straight-up, we like LIU at +16.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 146 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.

Taking a Look at the Sharks Chances on the Road

LIU Sharks Recent Game/Games

The Sharks pulled off a 63-54 win over Air Force on Monday, November 11th. LIU, who entered the game as +12 point underdogs, not only won but also covered the spread.

LIU led 36-27 at halftime and matched Air Force with 27 points each in the 2nd half. The game’s total points of 117 fell short of the 142 O/U line.

LIU struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 39.3% from the field and 33.3% from three-point range, finishing with 63 points. Their effective field goal percentage was 44.6%, and they hit 68.4% of their free throws, going 13-for-19 from the line.

Wesley Celichowski led the way with 19 points on 4-of-5 shooting, while Malachi Davis added 17 points despite shooting 6-of-23 from the field. LIU grabbed 16 offensive rebounds and dished out 11 assists in the game.

LIU’s defense was strong, holding their opponent to just 54 points on 35% shooting from the field. They were particularly effective at defending the three-point line, where their opponent shot just 19% (4/21).

Even with the defensive pressure, LIU sent their opponent to the free-throw line 28 times, where they made 22 free throws (78%). The Sharks also limited second-chance opportunities, allowing just 5 offensive rebounds.

Can The Lancers Secure a Home Victory?

California Baptist dropped a close one at home to UC Riverside on Tuesday, losing 70-69. The Lancers were favored by 3.5 points but couldn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points of 139 fell short of the O/U line of 147.

CBU led 37-30 at halftime but allowed 40 points in the 2nd half while scoring 32. Their defense will need to tighten up to avoid similar outcomes in future games.

California Baptist struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 40% from the field and 33.3% from three-point range. Their effective field goal percentage was 46.7%, but they excelled at the free-throw line, hitting 14 of 15 attempts for 93.3%.

Barrington Hargress led the way with 25 points, shooting 52.9% overall and 50% from deep. Dominique Daniels Jr. added 20 points, also shooting 50% from three, despite hitting just 33.3% overall. Jack Whitbourn contributed 12 points and 13 rebounds in 19 minutes.

California Baptist held their opponent to 70 points on 40% shooting from the field, as the Lancers’ defense gave up 24 made baskets on 60 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 17 two-point field goals on 39 attempts, a 43% shooting rate.

From three-point range, the Lancers’ defense saw their opponent hit 7 of 21 attempts, good for 33%. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 15 times, where they converted 14 free throws, a 93% success rate. California Baptist gave up 10 offensive rebounds in the game.