Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks vs Old Dominion Monarchs NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/15/24
The Hawks and Monarchs are set to face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Monarchs will host the game at Chartway Arena in Norfolk, VA. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 148 points, and Old Dominion is favored by -12.5 vs. Maryland Eastern Shore.
MARYLAND EASTERN SHORE HAWKS VS OLD DOMINION MONARCHS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks +12.5
This game will be played at Chartway Arena at 7:00 ET on Friday, November 15th.
WHY BET THE MARYLAND EASTERN SHORE HAWKS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-70 in favor of the Monarchs.
- Even though we have Old Dominion winning straight-up, we like Maryland Eastern Shore at +12.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 148 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.
Is a Road Win Possible for the Hawks?
Maryland Eastern Shore dropped their season opener on Tuesday, falling 88-70 to Miami (OH) on the road. Despite the loss, the Hawks were +18.5 point underdogs and managed to cover the spread.
After trailing 42-38 at halftime, Maryland Eastern Shore struggled in the second half, scoring 32 points while allowing 46. The game’s total points reached 158, surpassing the over/under line of 140.5.
Maryland Eastern Shore put up 70 points in their last game, shooting 50% from the field and posting an effective field goal percentage of 59.6%. They connected on 45.5% of their three-point attempts, going 10-for-22 from deep.
Ketron Shaw led the way with 27 points and 4 assists, shooting 66.7% from the field. Eian Elmer added 24 points and 9 rebounds, hitting 5-of-7 from beyond the arc for a 71.4% three-point shooting percentage.
Maryland Eastern Shore’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 88 points on 54% shooting from the field. They allowed their opponent to hit 62% of their two-point attempts, with 20 makes on 32 tries.
From beyond the arc, the Hawks gave up 15 threes on 32 attempts, a 46% shooting performance. They also allowed 14 offensive rebounds in the game.
Can the Monarchs Offense Score Enough at Home?
Old Dominion Monarchs Recent Game/Games
The Monarchs fell to Radford 87-75 on Tuesday, November 12th. Old Dominion, who entered the game as +3.5 point underdogs, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 162, surpassing the pre-game O/U line of 143.5.
Old Dominion struggled in the first half, trailing 44-27 at the break. While they managed to score 48 points in the second half, they allowed 43 points, preventing any significant comeback.
Old Dominion put up 75 points in their last game, shooting 40.7% from the field and 36.7% from beyond the arc, hitting 11 threes. Their effective field goal percentage was 50.8%, and they connected on 80% of their free throws (16/20).
Jarvis Moss and Devin Ceaser each scored 23 points, with Moss hitting 4 threes and Ceaser shooting 52.9% overall. Sean Durugordon added 16 points and grabbed 11 rebounds, while Josiah Harris also recorded a double-double with 15 points and 10 boards.
Old Dominion’s defense struggled, giving up 87 points on 50% shooting. The Monarchs allowed 31 field goals on 61 attempts.
From two-point range, their opponents shot 56% (23/41), while from beyond the arc, they hit 8 of 20 threes, good for 40%. Old Dominion also sent their opponents to the line 30 times, where they made 17 free throws (56%).