North Carolina A&T Aggies vs Hampton Pirates NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/3/24
Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Aggies and Pirates. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on FloC, and it’s hosted by the Pirates at Convocation Center (VA) in Hampton, VA. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this Coastal Athletic Association conference contest is set at 149.5 points, with Hampton being favored by -5.5 at home against North Carolina A&T.
NORTH CAROLINA A&T AGGIES VS HAMPTON PIRATES BETTING PICK
The Pick: Hampton Pirates -5.5
This game will be played at Convocation Center (VA) at 7:00 ET on Tuesday, December 3rd.
WHY BET THE HAMPTON PIRATES:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 in favor of the Pirates.
- Not only will Hampton pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -5.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 149.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.
Can North Carolina A&T Secure a Road Victory?
North Carolina A&T Aggies Recent Game/Games
North Carolina A&T fell to 2-4 on the season after a 93-69 road loss to East Carolina on Friday. The Aggies entered the game as +13 underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 162, surpassing the over/under line of 150.5.
After trailing 44-33 at halftime, the Aggies allowed 49 points in the second half while scoring 36 of their own.
In their last game, North Carolina A&T put up 69 points, shooting 38.8% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 44.8%. They connected on 28% of their threes, hitting 7 of 25 attempts, and shot 45.2% from inside the arc. At the free-throw line, they made 10 of 13, good for 76.9%.
Ryan Forrest led the way with 25 points, despite shooting just 34.8% overall and 16.7% from three. C.J. Walker was efficient, scoring 23 points on 9 of 13 shooting, while Cam Hayes added 20 points, hitting 3 of 4 threes and dishing out 6 assists.
North Carolina A&T struggled defensively, allowing 93 points on 52% shooting. Their opponents hit 60% of their two-point shots, going 28/46.
From beyond the arc, the opposition made 9/25 threes, and they were 20/23 from the free-throw line. The Aggies also gave up 13 offensive rebounds.
Does Hampton Have a Shot at a Home Win?
Hampton Pirates Recent Game/Games
Hampton dropped to 2-4 on the season after a 76-73 road loss to High Point on Tuesday. The Pirates, who were +10.5 underdogs, managed to keep the game closer than expected.
Hampton trailed 38-33 at halftime but scored 40 points in the second half while allowing 38. The total points for the game were 149, surpassing the O/U line of 138.5.
Hampton put up 73 points in their last game, shooting 42.4% from the field and 33.3% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 49.2%, and they hit 71.4% of their free throws, going 15 for 21 from the line.
Trae Benham was perfect from three, hitting 4 of 4 and finishing with 17 points in just 21 minutes. Kimani Hamilton led the team with 18 points and 8 rebounds, while George Beale Jr. also added 17 points, connecting on 3 of 8 from deep.
Despite Hampton’s defensive efforts, they couldn’t contain their opponents, who put up 76 points on 49% shooting. The Pirates allowed 24 field goals, including 10 threes on 18 attempts, a 55% clip.
Hampton also sent their opponents to the line 23 times, where they converted 18 free throws (78%). The Pirates gave up 11 offensive rebounds in the game.