Milwaukee Panthers vs Green Bay Phoenix NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/11/24
Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Panthers versus the Phoenix? Tip off is at at 7:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Resch Center in Ashwaubenon, WI. In this Horizon League matchup, Milwaukee is favored bt -6.5 vs. Green Bay. The over/under for the game is 159.5 points.
MILWAUKEE PANTHERS VS GREEN BAY PHOENIX BETTING PICK
The Pick: Green Bay Phoenix +6.5
This game will be played at Resch Center at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, December 11th.
WHY BET THE GREEN BAY PHOENIX:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-69 in favor of the Phoenix.
- Not only will Green Bay pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +6.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 159.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 145 points.
Will the Panthers Secure A Victory as Road Favorites?
Milwaukee Panthers Recent Game/Games
Milwaukee improved to 5-4 on the season with a 79-67 win over Cleveland State on Thursday. Playing at home, the Panthers were favored by 7.5 points and covered the spread. The total points for the game reached 146, surpassing the over/under line of 140.5.
Leading 36-35 at halftime, Milwaukee stepped up in the second half, scoring 43 points while holding Cleveland State to 32. This strong finish helped them secure the win and cover the spread.
Milwaukee put up 79 points in their last game, shooting 44.2% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 50%, with a strong 58.1% on two-point attempts, but they struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 5 of 21 threes (23.8%).
The Panthers made 28 of 37 free throws (75.7%) and grabbed 19 offensive rebounds. Kentrell Pullian led the way with 24 points and 10 rebounds, while Tevin Smith and Themus Fulks each shot 66.7% from the field.
Milwaukee’s defense gave up 67 points, with their opponents shooting 44% from the field. They allowed 58% shooting on two-point attempts, where the opposing team went 18/31.
From beyond the arc, Milwaukee held their opponents to 23% shooting, with just 5 made threes on 21 attempts. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 37 times, where they converted 28 free throws for a 75% rate.
Does Green Bay Have What it Takes at Home?
Green Bay Phoenix Recent Game/Games
The Phoenix fell to 2-8 on the season after an 83-61 home loss to Cleveland State on Saturday. Entering the game as 3-point favorites, Green Bay not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 144, just under the O/U line of 147.5.
Green Bay trailed 37-24 at halftime and couldn’t close the gap in the 2nd half, allowing 46 points while scoring 37. Defensive struggles continue to be a concern for the Phoenix.
Green Bay’s offense put up 61 points in their last game, shooting 41.3% from the field and 31.6% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 47.8%, and they hit 81% of their free throws, going 17-for-21 from the line.
Je’Shawn Stevenson led the way with 20 points, knocking down 3-of-7 from deep. Tevin Smith added 16 points, while Chase Robinson contributed 13 points, hitting 3-of-5 from three-point range. The Phoenix dished out 14 assists and grabbed 7 offensive rebounds.
Green Bay’s defense gave up 83 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 41% from the field. They allowed 13 two-point baskets on 27 attempts, a 48% shooting rate.
From beyond the arc, Green Bay’s defense saw the other team hit 6 of 19 threes, a 31% clip. At the free-throw line, the opposition went 17/21, shooting 81%. Green Bay also gave up 7 offensive rebounds.