North Dakota State Bison vs Weber State Wildcats NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/4/24

Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Bison versus the Wildcats? Tip off is at at 9:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Dee Events Center in Ogden, UT. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 142 points, and Weber State is favored by -4.5 at home against North Dakota State.

NORTH DAKOTA STATE BISON VS WEBER STATE WILDCATS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Weber State Wildcats -4.5

This game will be played at Dee Events Center at 9:00 ET on Wednesday, December 4th.

WHY BET THE WEBER STATE WILDCATS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 80-66 in favor of the Wildcats.
• Not only will Weber State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -4.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 142 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.

Will the Bison Come Through as Road Underdogs?

North Dakota State improved to 3-4 on the season with an 83-63 road win over Utah Valley on Thursday. Entering the game as +6 point underdogs, the Bison not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread. The total points for the game reached 146, surpassing the O/U line of 141.5.

Leading 36-24 at halftime, North Dakota State put up 47 points in the 2nd half while allowing 39. This strong offensive performance helped them secure the win and move closer to .500 for the season.

North Dakota State’s offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 83 points with a 55.3% shooting performance from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 70.2%, thanks in large part to their 51.9% shooting from beyond the arc, hitting 14 of 27 attempts. They also connected on 89.5% of their free throws, going 17 for 19 from the line.

Jacksen Moni led the way with 32 points, shooting 73.3% overall and 75.0% from three, hitting 6 of 8 attempts. Tajavis Miller was perfect from the field, going 5 for 5 and hitting all 3 of his three-point attempts, finishing with 15 points in 22 minutes.

North Dakota State’s defense gave up 63 points, with their opponents shooting 45% from the field, hitting 26 of 57 shots. Inside the arc, they allowed 21 of 36 shooting, which is 58%.

From three-point range, North Dakota State held their opponents to 5 of 21 shooting, or 23%. They also sent them to the line 17 times, where they made 11 free throws, shooting 64%. The Bison allowed 11 offensive rebounds.

Is A Home Victory Likely for the Favored Wildcats?

Weber State improved to 3-4 on the season with a 68-53 road win over Pepperdine on Saturday. The Wildcats entered the game as 4-point favorites and covered the spread, while the total points of 121 fell short of the 140.5 O/U line.

Weber State took control early, leading 33-23 at halftime, and maintained their advantage by outscoring Pepperdine 35-30 in the second half.

Weber State’s offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 37.9% from the field and 29.2% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 44.8%, and they managed only 8 assists as a team.

Despite their shooting woes, the Wildcats hit 89.5% of their free throws, going 17-for-19. Miguel Tomley was a bright spot, hitting 6 of 7 threes and finishing with 28 points and 2 assists.

Weber State’s defense was on point, holding their opponent to just 53 points on 32% shooting from the field. The Wildcats limited two-point opportunities, with the opposition making only 13 of 38 attempts for 34%.

From beyond the arc, Weber State allowed just 4 threes on 14 attempts, a 28% success rate. They also sent the opponent to the line 24 times, where they converted 15 free throws, shooting 62%.