New Hampshire Wildcats vs Brown Bears NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/15/24

The Wildcats and Bears are set to face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Bears will host the game at Pizzitola Sports Center in Providence, RI. The over/under for this game is set at 145.5 points, and Brown is favored by -8 against New Hampshire in a non-conference matchup.

NEW HAMPSHIRE WILDCATS VS BROWN BEARS BETTING PICK

The Pick: New Hampshire Wildcats +8

This game will be played at Pizzitola Sports Center at 7:00 ET on Friday, November 15th.

WHY BET THE NEW HAMPSHIRE WILDCATS:

• 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 New Hampshire at +8.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 145.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.

Does New Hampshire Have A Chance at Pizzitola Sports Center?

New Hampshire Wildcats Recent Game/Games

The Wildcats dropped a 62-56 decision to the Stags on Tuesday, November 12th. Playing at home, New Hampshire entered the game as +1.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 118, well under the O/U line of 153.5.

New Hampshire trailed 38-30 at halftime but tightened up defensively in the 2nd half, allowing just 24 points while scoring 26 of their own. Despite the improved defense, they couldn’t close the gap enough to pull out the win.

The Wildcats struggled offensively in their last game, scoring just 56 points while shooting 37% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 40.7%, and they hit only 4 of 20 three-point attempts, shooting 20% from beyond the arc. They did connect on 80% of their free throws, making 12 of 15 attempts.

Anthony McComb III led the team with 17 points, shooting 6 of 14 from the field and 1 of 5 from three-point range. Jamie Bergens and Prophet Johnson each added 12 points, with Bergens hitting 2 of 3 from deep. Peyton Smith contributed 11 points and 8 rebounds, shooting 57.1% from the floor.

New Hampshire’s defense held their opponent to just 62 points, allowing them to shoot 37% from the field. The Wildcats gave up 16 two-point baskets on 34 attempts, a 47% shooting rate.

From beyond the arc, New Hampshire limited their opponent to 4 made threes on 20 attempts, a 20% shooting percentage. They also sent them to the free-throw line 15 times, where they converted 12 (80%). The Wildcats allowed 7 offensive rebounds.

Pressure Builds for Brown as Home Favorites

Brown Bears Recent Game/Games

Brown fell 69-67 to Maine on Sunday, November 10th, in a game where they were -3.5 favorites at home. The Bears not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.

After trailing 33-29 at halftime, Brown scored 38 points in the 2nd half but allowed 36. The total points for the game were 136, just under the O/U line of 140.5.

Kino Lilly Jr. and Jaden Clayton each scored 18 points in Brown’s recent game, with Clayton shooting 7-of-8 from the field, including 2-of-2 from three-point range. Lilly hit 6 threes on 14 attempts, finishing 6-of-17 overall.

As a team, Brown shot 45.1% from the field and 35% from beyond the arc, with an effective field goal percentage of 51%. They struggled from the free-throw line, hitting just 51.9% of their attempts, and recorded 10 offensive rebounds and 10 assists in the game.

Brown’s defense gave up 69 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 45% from the field. Inside the arc, they allowed 51% shooting, as the other team went 16/31 on two-point attempts.

From three-point range, Brown’s opponents shot 35%, hitting 7 of 20 attempts. Brown also sent them to the free-throw line 27 times, where they converted 14 free throws at a 51% rate. Brown allowed 10 offensive rebounds.