Milwaukee Panthers vs Longwood Lancers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/13/24
Betting on today’s Panthers and Lancers game? Catch the action at Joan Perry Brock Center in Farmville, VA, as the Lancers hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The odds for this non-conference game currently have Longwood as the -4.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 155.5 points.
MILWAUKEE PANTHERS VS LONGWOOD LANCERS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Longwood Lancers -4.5
This game will be played at Joan Perry Brock Center at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, November 13th.
WHY BET THE LONGWOOD LANCERS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 in favor of the Lancers.
- Not only will Longwood pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -4.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 155.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.
Will Milwaukee Make it Happen on the Road?
Milwaukee Panthers Recent Game/Games
Milwaukee opened their season with an 87-68 loss to Northern Iowa on Thursday. The Panthers were +6 point underdogs going into the game and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 155, just under the O/U line of 156.5.
Milwaukee trailed 45-34 at halftime and couldn’t close the gap in the second half, scoring 34 points while allowing 42. They’ll need to tighten up defensively and find ways to generate more offense as the season progresses.
Milwaukee’s offense struggled from the field in their last game, shooting just 37.1% overall and 37.8% on two-point attempts. They connected on 6 of 17 threes, hitting 35.3% from deep, and finished with an effective field goal percentage of 41.9%.
Tytan Anderson led the way, hitting 4 of 5 threes and finishing with 19 points and 4 assists. Trey Campbell also contributed 4 threes, shooting 66.7% from beyond the arc and adding 16 points and 7 rebounds.
Milwaukee’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 87 points on 60% shooting from the field. The Panthers allowed their opponent to hit 69% of their two-point attempts, with 20 makes on 29 shots.
From beyond the arc, Milwaukee’s opponent shot 50%, knocking down 12 of 24 three-pointers. They also sent them to the line 16 times, where they converted 11 free throws at a 68% rate.
Do the Lancers Have What it Takes at Home?
Longwood Lancers Recent Game/Games
The Lancers picked up a win at home on Saturday, November 9th, defeating the Morgan State Bears 84-66. Longwood entered the game as 10-point favorites and covered the spread with the 18-point victory.
Longwood led 36-32 at halftime and pulled away in the 2nd half, outscoring Morgan State 48-34. The game’s total points came in just under the O/U line of 151.
Longwood’s offense put up 84 points in their last game, shooting 51% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 61.2%. They connected on 72.7% of their two-point attempts, while hitting 33.3% from beyond the arc, making 9 of 27 threes.
At the free-throw line, the Lancers shot 75.8%, hitting 25 of 33 attempts. Amahrie Simpkins was nearly perfect from the field, shooting 7 of 8, while Michael Christmas led the team with 19 points.
Longwood’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 66 points on 51% shooting from the field. They allowed the opposing team to hit 72% of their two-point shots, going 16/22.
From beyond the arc, the opponents shot 33%, making 9 of 27 three-point attempts. Longwood also sent them to the line 33 times, where they converted 25 free throws for 75%. The Lancers gave up 7 offensive rebounds.