Marist Red Foxes vs Stony Brook Seawolves NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/17/24

Looking to win big? The Red Foxes and Seawolves face off at 7:00 ET on FloC. The Seawolves are hosting the game at Stony Brook Arena in Stony Brook, NY. Marist is favored by -2 in this non-conference contest against Stony Brook. The game’s over/under currently sits at 134.5 points.

MARIST RED FOXES VS STONY BROOK SEAWOLVES BETTING PICK

The Pick: Stony Brook Seawolves +2

This game will be played at Stony Brook Arena at 7:00 ET on Tuesday, December 17th.

WHY BET THE STONY BROOK SEAWOLVES:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-67 in favor of the Seawolves.
• Not only will Stony Brook pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +2.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 134.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 145 points.

Will the Red Foxes Defense Show Up on the Road?

Marist Red Foxes Recent Game/Games

Marist improved to 6-2 on the season with an 82-75 win over Manhattan on Sunday. The Red Foxes, who were -1.5 favorites going into the game, covered the spread with the victory.

Marist led 33-32 at halftime and then put up 49 points in the 2nd half while allowing 43. The combined points of 157 went over the pre-game O/U line of 137.5.

Marist’s offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 82 points on 55.2% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 60.3%, thanks in part to hitting 61.9% of their two-point attempts and 37.5% from beyond the arc. They were also perfect from the free-throw line, going 12-for-12.

Josh Pascarelli led the way with 24 points, shooting 64.3% overall and 57.1% from three-point range. Elijah Lewis added 18 points and 8 rebounds, while Will Sydnor contributed 15 points, hitting 4 threes at a 57.1% clip.

Marist’s defense gave up 75 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 45% from the field. They allowed 21/41 (51%) on two-point attempts.

From beyond the arc, Marist’s opponents hit 7/20 threes, shooting 35%. They also went 12/17 (70%) from the free-throw line. Marist gave up 13 offensive rebounds.

Does Stony Brook Have What it Takes to Win as Home Underdogs?

Stony Brook Seawolves Recent Game/Games

Stony Brook improved to 2-7 on the season with a 72-55 road win over Rider on Saturday. The Seawolves, who were +6.5 point underdogs, not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread.

Stony Brook led 34-24 at halftime and outscored Rider 38-31 in the second half. The game’s total points of 127 fell short of the O/U line of 135.

Stony Brook’s offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, shooting 51.9% from the field and hitting 52% from beyond the arc, connecting on 13 of 25 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 65.4%, and they also made 83.3% of their free throws, going 5 for 6 from the line.

CJ Luster II led the way with 20 points, hitting 6 of 9 threes and shooting 63.6% overall. Ben Wight was efficient as well, making 5 of 7 shots for 12 points, while Flash Burton contributed 13 points and 4 assists.

Stony Brook’s defense put on a strong performance, holding their opponent to just 55 points on 40% shooting from the field. They were particularly effective at defending the three-point line, where they limited the other team to just 2 made threes on 12 attempts, a 16% shooting rate.

Even at the free-throw line, Stony Brook’s defense managed to keep their opponent in check, allowing just 11 points on 19 attempts, a 57% conversion rate. The Seawolves also gave up 11 offensive rebounds in the game.