Northeastern Huskies vs Old Dominion Monarchs NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/15/24
Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Huskies and Monarchs. The game is starting at 1:00 ET on ESPN+, and it’s hosted by the Monarchs at Chartway Arena in Norfolk, VA. Get ready to place your bets! Northeastern is favored by -6 in this non-conference showdown. The game’s over/under is currently at 142.5 points.
NORTHEASTERN HUSKIES VS OLD DOMINION MONARCHS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Old Dominion Monarchs +6
This game will be played at Chartway Arena at 1:00 ET on Sunday, December 15th.
WHY BET THE OLD DOMINION MONARCHS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-69 in favor of the Monarchs.
- Not only will Old Dominion pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +6.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 142.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 145 points.
Will Northeastern Live Up to Expectations on the Road?
Northeastern Huskies Recent Game/Games
The Huskies improved to 7-3 on the season with a 78-75 win over Colgate on Sunday. Despite being -8.5 favorites at home, they didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points of 153 exceeded the O/U line of 133.5.
Northeastern trailed 32-28 at halftime but turned things around by scoring 50 points in the 2nd half while allowing 43.
Northeastern put up 78 points in their last game, shooting 54% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 60%. They were particularly strong inside, hitting 62.9% of their two-point attempts, while going 5-for-15 from beyond the arc, shooting 33.3% from three-point range.
Rashad King led the way with 23 points and 8 rebounds, shooting 61.5% from the field and 40% from three. Brady Cummins added 15 points, hitting 3 of 6 from deep, while Jalen Cox contributed 14 points and 5 assists.
Northeastern’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 75 points while allowing the opposition to shoot 54% from the field. The Huskies had particular trouble defending inside, where they allowed 62% shooting on two-point attempts (22/35).
From beyond the arc, Northeastern held their opponent to 33% shooting, with 5 made threes on 15 attempts. However, they sent the other team to the free-throw line 29 times, where they converted 19 free throws (65%). The Huskies also gave up 11 offensive rebounds.
Can the Monarchs Offense Score Enough at Home?
Old Dominion fell to 2-7 on the season after a 78-70 home loss to George Washington on Saturday. Despite being +8.5 point underdogs, the Monarchs kept the game closer than expected.
Old Dominion led 35-34 at halftime but allowed 44 points in the 2nd half while scoring 35. The game’s total points of 148 matched the over/under line.
Old Dominion put up 70 points in their last game, shooting 41.5% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 46.2%. They connected on 36.8% of their three-point attempts, hitting 7 of 19, and went 12-for-17 from the free-throw line, good for 70.6%.
Christian Jones led the way with 17 points on 7-of-8 shooting, including 2-of-3 from deep. Jaden Johnson and Gerald Drumgoole Jr. each added 16 points, with both hitting 3-of-4 from beyond the arc. Johnson also dished out 7 assists.
Despite giving up 78 points, Old Dominion’s defense held their opponent to 41% shooting from the field, with 27 made baskets on 65 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 20 two-point field goals on 46 attempts, a 43% shooting rate.
From three-point range, Old Dominion’s defense saw their opponent hit 7 of 19 attempts, a 36% success rate. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 17 times, where they made 12, shooting 70%. On the boards, Old Dominion gave up 18 offensive rebounds.