Maine Black Bears vs Brown Bears NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/10/24
Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Black Bears versus the Bears? Tip off is at at 2:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Pizzitola Sports Center in Providence, RI. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 140.5 points, and Brown is favored by -4 at home against Maine.
MAINE BLACK BEARS VS BROWN BEARS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Maine Black Bears +4
This game will be played at Pizzitola Sports Center at 2:00 ET on Sunday, November 10th.
WHY BET THE MAINE BLACK BEARS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-72 in favor of the Bears.
- Even though we have Brown winning straight-up, we like Maine at +4.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 140.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.
Will the Black Bears Defense Show Up on the Road?
Maine Black Bears Recent Game/Games
Maine took on Duke on Monday, November 4th, in an away game where they were +32.5 point underdogs. The Black Bears lost 96-62, failing to cover the spread.
After trailing 44-33 at halftime, Maine struggled in the 2nd half, scoring just 29 points while allowing 52. The game’s total points of 158 went over the pre-game O/U line of 139.5.
Maine’s offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 36.8% from the field and 21.4% from three-point range, hitting only 3 of 14 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 38.6%, but they excelled at the free-throw line, making 17 of 18 shots for a 94.4% success rate.
Kon Knueppel led the way with 22 points, hitting 3 threes and shooting 57.1% overall. Cooper Flagg added 18 points and 7 rebounds, though he missed all 4 of his three-point attempts. The Black Bears managed just 4 assists as a team, with Flagg contributing 5 of them.
Maine’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 96 points on 55% shooting from the field. They allowed their opponent to hit 70% of their two-point attempts, with 24 makes on 34 shots.
From beyond the arc, Maine’s opponent shot 37%, connecting on 11 of 29 three-point attempts. They also sent them to the free-throw line 20 times, where they made 15 free throws, shooting 75%. Maine gave up 11 offensive rebounds in the game.
Will the Bears Defense Show Up at Home?
Brown Bears Recent Game/Games
Brown’s season began with a narrow 72-71 loss to Siena on Monday. The Bears were -2.5 favorites but didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game hit 143, going over the pre-game O/U line of 140.
Brown led 34-32 at halftime but couldn’t hold on, scoring 30 points in the 2nd half while allowing 32. The Bears will look to tighten up defensively as they move forward.
Brown’s offense put up 71 points in their last game, shooting 43.8% from the field and 31.8% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 50%, and they hit 50% of their two-point attempts. At the free-throw line, they connected on 61.5% of their shots, going 8-for-13.
The Bears grabbed 15 offensive rebounds and dished out 8 assists. Justice Shoats led the way with 23 points, shooting 9-for-18. Major Freeman and Kino Lilly Jr. each added 18 points, with Lilly hitting 4-of-9 from deep. Aaron Cooley also contributed 15 points and pulled down 15 rebounds.
Brown’s defense gave up 72 points in their last game, holding their opponent to 36% shooting from the field. The Bears limited them to 41% on two-point attempts, with a 19/46 shooting performance.
From beyond the arc, Brown’s defense allowed just 5 three-pointers on 20 attempts, a 25% success rate. They also sent their opponent to the line 28 times, where they converted 19 free throws, shooting 67%.