LIU Sharks vs Winthrop Eagles NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/25/24
Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Sharks versus the Eagles? Tip off is at at 6:30 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on NEC. The game will be played at Winthrop Coliseum in Rock Hill, SC. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 153.5 points, and Winthrop is favored by -11.5 at home against LIU.
LIU SHARKS VS WINTHROP EAGLES BETTING PICK
The Pick: LIU Sharks +11.5
This game will be played at Winthrop Coliseum at 6:30 ET on Monday, November 25th.
WHY BET THE LIU SHARKS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 in favor of the Eagles.
- Even though we have Winthrop winning straight-up, we like LIU at +11.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 153.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.
Will the Sharks Find a Way to Win in Rock Hill?
LIU Sharks Recent Game/Games
LIU pulled off a 79-76 upset over Charlotte on Saturday, November 23rd. The Sharks, who were +14 point underdogs, not only won but also covered the spread.
LIU led 45-35 at halftime but allowed Charlotte to score 41 points in the 2nd half while putting up 34 of their own. The game’s total points of 155 went over the O/U line of 138.5.
Malachi Davis was the star for LIU, scoring 31 points and hitting 4 of 8 from beyond the arc in their latest game. Nik Graves added 20 points, and Giancarlo Rosado and Robert Braswell IV each contributed 19 points, with Rosado also grabbing 10 rebounds.
LIU shot 48.1% from the field, with an effective field goal percentage of 55.6%. They hit 7 of 19 from three-point range (36.8%) and went 20 of 31 from the free-throw line (64.5%). The Sharks recorded 10 offensive rebounds and 10 assists in the game.
Despite giving up 76 points, LIU’s defense held their opponent to just 34% shooting from the field, including 40% from two-point range with 15 made baskets on 37 attempts.
LIU also limited their opponent’s three-point shooting, allowing just 3 made threes on 16 attempts (18%). However, they sent their opponent to the free-throw line 53 times, where they converted 37 free throws (69%).
Taking a Look at the Eagles Chances at Home
Winthrop Eagles Recent Game/Games
The Eagles faced a tough challenge on Friday, November 22nd, when they went on the road to take on the Louisville Cardinals. Winthrop, who entered the game as +20.5 point underdogs, lost 76-61 but managed to cover the spread.
After trailing 35-27 at halftime, the Eagles scored 34 points in the 2nd half but allowed 41. The total points for the game were 137, falling short of the 160-point O/U line.
Winthrop’s offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 31.4% from the field and 20.7% from beyond the arc, hitting 6 of 29 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 35.7%, and they connected on only 50% of their free throws, going 11 for 22.
Reyne Smith led the Eagles with 20 points, hitting 5 of 9 from three-point range. Winthrop grabbed 19 offensive rebounds and finished with 8 assists as a team.
Even with Winthrop’s defense allowing 76 points, they couldn’t capitalize, as they gave up 48% shooting from the field. The Eagles were particularly vulnerable inside, where they allowed 67% shooting on two-point attempts, with the opposing team hitting 19 of 28 shots.
Winthrop did manage to limit the damage from beyond the arc, holding their opponent to just 26% shooting on threes, with 7 makes on 26 attempts. However, they sent the other team to the free-throw line 26 times, where they converted 17 free throws, shooting 65%.