LIU Sharks vs Lafayette Leopards NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/29/24
Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Sharks versus the Leopards? Tip off is at at 4:30 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on NEC. The game will be played at Kirby Sports Center in Easton, PA. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 142.5 points, and Lafayette is favored by -5 vs. LIU.
LIU SHARKS VS LAFAYETTE LEOPARDS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Lafayette Leopards -5
This game will be played at Kirby Sports Center at 4:30 ET on Friday, November 29th.
WHY BET THE LAFAYETTE LEOPARDS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-70 in favor of the Leopards.
- Not only will Lafayette pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 142.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.
Will the Sharks Exceed Expectations on the Road?
LIU Sharks Recent Game/Games
The Sharks fell to Winthrop 87-65 on Monday, November 25th. LIU was +13 point underdogs going into the game and didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were just under the O/U line of 152.5.
LIU trailed 44-31 at halftime and couldn’t close the gap in the 2nd half, scoring 34 points while allowing 43.
LIU’s offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 40.6% from the field and 20% from beyond the arc, hitting only 3 of 15 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 43.8%, and they connected on just 47.6% of their free throws, going 10 for 21.
Kelton Talford led the way with 18 points and 13 rebounds, shooting 7 of 10 from the field. K.J. Doucet added 17 points, hitting 6 of 10 shots, including 1 of 2 from three-point range. The Sharks managed 20 offensive rebounds and dished out 9 assists as a team.
LIU struggled defensively, giving up 87 points on 50% shooting from the field. The Sharks allowed their opponent to connect on 61% of their two-point attempts, with 25 makes on 41 tries.
From beyond the arc, LIU’s defense held their opponent to 30% shooting, with just 6 threes made on 20 attempts. However, they sent the other team to the line 32 times, where they converted 19 free throws. LIU also gave up 13 offensive rebounds.
Will the Leopards Defense Show Up at Home?
Lafayette Leopards Recent Game/Games
Lafayette fell 86-72 to Rhode Island on Wednesday. The Leopards were +15.5 point underdogs going into the game, but managed to keep it closer than expected.
After trailing 40-27 at halftime, Lafayette scored 45 points in the 2nd half, but allowed 46 points to the Rams. The total points for the game (158) went over the pre-game line of 147.
In their latest game, Lafayette managed to score 72 points despite shooting just 36.7% from the field. Their three-point shooting was also lackluster, hitting only 29.2% of their attempts (7/24), contributing to an effective field goal percentage of 43.3%.
The Leopards were strong from the free-throw line, connecting on 77.8% of their shots (21/27), and grabbed 12 offensive rebounds. Sebastian Thomas led the way with 23 points and 9 assists, while David Green added 17 points and 14 rebounds, shooting 54.5% from the floor.
Despite Lafayette’s struggles on defense, they gave up 86 points, allowing their opponents to shoot 51% from the field. The Leopards had a tough time defending inside, as they allowed 69% shooting on two-point attempts, with their opponents going 25/36.
From beyond the arc, Lafayette held their opponents to 20% shooting, with just 4 made threes on 20 attempts. However, they sent their opponents to the free-throw line 40 times, where they converted 24 of those attempts, shooting 60%.