North Carolina A&T Aggies vs Liberty Flames NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/14/24
Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Aggies and Flames. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on ESPN+, and it’s hosted by the Flames at Liberty Arena in Lynchburg, VA. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 144 points, with Liberty being favored by -20 over North Carolina A&T.
NORTH CAROLINA A&T AGGIES VS LIBERTY FLAMES BETTING PICK
The Pick: North Carolina A&T Aggies +20
This game will be played at Liberty Arena at 7:00 ET on Saturday, December 14th.
WHY BET THE NORTH CAROLINA A&T AGGIES:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 in favor of the Flames.
- Even though we have Liberty winning straight-up, we like North Carolina A&T at +20.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 144 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.
Will North Carolina A&T Secure A Victory as Road Underdogs?
The Aggies fell to 2-7 on the season after a 95-67 road loss to Virginia Tech on Thursday. Entering the game as +15 point underdogs, North Carolina A&T not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 162, surpassing the O/U line of 146.5.
North Carolina A&T trailed 52-32 at halftime and couldn’t mount a comeback, as they were outscored 43-35 in the second half.
North Carolina A&T struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 37.9% from the field and 27.8% from three-point range, finishing with an effective field goal percentage of 41.4%. They managed to score 67 points, with Landon Glasper hitting 5 threes at a 45.5% clip, while Ben Hammond was perfect from the field, going 6/6 overall and 3/3 from beyond the arc.
At the free-throw line, the Aggies shot 64.3%, making 18 of 28 attempts. Jahnathan Lamothe contributed 11 rebounds and 3 assists, while the team as a whole recorded 9 offensive rebounds and 10 assists.
North Carolina A&T struggled defensively, giving up 95 points on 50% shooting. The Aggies allowed 35 field goals, including 21 two-pointers at a 61% clip.
From beyond the arc, their opponents hit 14 threes on 36 attempts, shooting 38%. North Carolina A&T also sent them to the line 16 times, where they made 11 free throws.
Will Liberty Make it Happen at Home?
Liberty improved to 7-1 on the season with an 89-52 win over Mississippi Valley State on Saturday. Playing at home, the Flames entered the game as heavy -35 favorites and covered the spread. The total points for the game reached 141, surpassing the O/U line of 124.5.
Liberty dominated early, leading 40-16 at halftime. They continued their strong play in the 2nd half, scoring 49 points while allowing 36.
Liberty’s offense was on fire in their last game, putting up 89 points with a field goal percentage of 55.8%. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 71.2%, thanks to hitting 68.4% of their two-point shots and 48.5% from beyond the arc, connecting on 16 threes.
Kaden Metheny led the way, scoring 22 points in just 21 minutes, shooting 70% overall and 66.7% from three, hitting 6 of 9 attempts. The Flames also got 18 assists, with Brett Decker Jr. adding 16 points and hitting 4 threes at a 57.1% rate.
Liberty’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 52 points on 55% shooting from the field. The Flames allowed 29 made field goals on 52 attempts.
From beyond the arc, Liberty’s defense gave up 16 threes on 33 attempts, a 48% shooting percentage. They also sent the opposing team to the free-throw line 20 times, where they made 15 free throws.