New Hampshire Wildcats vs Stonehill Skyhawks NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/22/24
Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Wildcats and Skyhawks. The game is starting at 1:00 ET on ESPN+, and it’s hosted by the Skyhawks at Merkert Gymnasium in South Easton, MA. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 134.5 points, with Stonehill being favored by -7.5 over New Hampshire.
NEW HAMPSHIRE WILDCATS VS STONEHILL SKYHAWKS BETTING PICK
The Pick: New Hampshire Wildcats +7.5
This game will be played at Merkert Gymnasium at 1:00 ET on Sunday, December 22nd.
WHY BET THE NEW HAMPSHIRE WILDCATS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 85-64 in favor of the Wildcats.
- Not only will New Hampshire pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +7.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 134.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 149 points.
Will New Hampshire Come Through as Road Underdogs?
New Hampshire Wildcats Recent Game/Games
The Wildcats’ season struggles continued with a 72-62 loss to Harvard on Sunday, dropping their record to 0-11. New Hampshire, who were +7.5 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 134 fell just under the O/U line of 136.
New Hampshire trailed by just one point at halftime, 30-29, but were outscored 42-33 in the second half. Their inability to close the gap in the final period remains a concern as they search for their first win of the season.
New Hampshire’s offense struggled from beyond the arc in their last game, hitting just 5 of 23 three-point attempts for a 21.7% shooting percentage. Overall, they shot 40% from the field, with an effective field goal percentage of 43.6%. Their two-point shooting was more efficient, as they connected on 53.1% of their attempts inside the arc.
At the free-throw line, the Wildcats were nearly perfect, making 13 of 14 attempts for a 92.9% shooting percentage. Chandler Pigge was a standout performer, shooting 66.7% from the field and hitting his only three-point attempt, while also grabbing 9 rebounds and dishing out 5 assists. Anthony McComb III led the team in scoring with 21 points, despite missing all 4 of his three-point attempts.
New Hampshire’s defense gave up 72 points in this one, with the opposing team shooting 40% from the field on 22 of 55 attempts. The Wildcats struggled to contain two-point shots, allowing 53% shooting on 17 of 32 attempts.
However, New Hampshire did a good job defending the three-point line, where the other team shot just 21%, hitting 5 of 23 attempts. The Wildcats also sent them to the free-throw line 14 times, where they made 13, shooting 92%. New Hampshire allowed 10 offensive rebounds.
Can the Skyhawks Grab a Win at Home?
Stonehill Skyhawks Recent Game/Games
Stonehill dropped to 4-7 on the season after a 78-67 loss to Massachusetts-Lowell on Wednesday. The Skyhawks were +14.5 point underdogs going into the game but managed to cover the spread.
After a 33-33 tie at halftime, Stonehill allowed 45 points in the 2nd half while scoring 34. The total points for the game were 145, just under the O/U line of 147.5.
Stonehill’s offense put up 67 points in their last game, shooting 46.6% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 53.4%. They connected on 8 of 20 three-point attempts, hitting 40% from beyond the arc, while shooting 50% on two-pointers.
Quincy Clark led the way with 21 points, shooting 64.3% overall. Max Brooks added 18 points, missing just one of his seven shots for an 85.7% shooting performance. The Skyhawks managed only 3 offensive rebounds and finished with 11 assists as a team.
Stonehill’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 78 points on 53% shooting from the field. They allowed their opponent to shoot 61% on two-point attempts, with 25 made shots from inside the arc.
From three-point range, Stonehill’s defense held their opponent to 30% shooting, with just 4 made threes. However, they sent them to the free-throw line 20 times, where they converted 16 of those attempts.