Presbyterian Blue Hose vs Florida A&M Rattlers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/3/24

The Blue Hose and Rattlers are set to face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Rattlers will host the game at Al Lawson Center in Tallahassee, FL. Presbyterian is favored by -5.5 in this non-conference contest against Florida A&M. The game’s over/under currently sits at 137.5 points.

PRESBYTERIAN BLUE HOSE VS FLORIDA A&M RATTLERS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Florida A&M Rattlers +5.5

This game will be played at Al Lawson Center at 7:00 ET on Tuesday, December 3rd.

WHY BET THE FLORIDA A&M RATTLERS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-71 in favor of the Rattlers.
• Not only will Florida A&M pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +5.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 137.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.

Are Presbyterian Ready for a Road Win?

Presbyterian Blue Hose Recent Game/Games

Presbyterian dropped to 4-4 on the season after a 90-75 loss to Tennessee Tech on Wednesday. The Blue Hose were -3 favorites going into the game but failed to cover the spread.

Presbyterian trailed 45-29 at halftime but managed to score 46 points in the 2nd half while allowing 45. The total points for the game reached 165, surpassing the O/U line of 135.5.

Presbyterian’s offense put up 75 points in their last game, shooting 43.9% from the field and 44% from three-point range, with an effective field goal percentage of 51.5%. They connected on 11 of 25 attempts from beyond the arc, and their free-throw shooting was a weak point, hitting just 6 of 12 attempts.

Jaylon Johnson led the way with 20 points, 10 rebounds, and 8 assists, shooting 63.6% overall and 62.5% from three. Kyle Layton also hit 5 threes at 62.5%, finishing with 15 points, while Rodney Johnson Jr. was nearly perfect from the field, hitting 7 of 8 shots for 14 points.

Presbyterian’s defense struggled, giving up 90 points on 50% shooting from the field. Their opponents connected on 34 of 68 attempts, including 20 of 38 from two-point range, where they shot 52%.

From beyond the arc, Presbyterian allowed 14 threes on 30 attempts, a 46% shooting rate. They also sent their opponents to the line 10 times, where they made 8 free throws, and gave up 11 offensive rebounds.

Do the Rattlers Have What it Takes to Win as Home Underdogs?

Florida A&M fell to 4-4 on the season after an 86-58 loss to Clemson on Friday. The Rattlers were +32.5 point underdogs going into the game, but managed to cover the spread.

After trailing 38-32 at halftime, Florida A&M struggled in the second half, scoring just 26 points while allowing 48. The total points for the game were 144, slightly over the O/U line of 142.

Florida A&M struggled offensively in their last game, scoring just 58 points while shooting 41.8% from the field. They hit 42.3% from beyond the arc, connecting on 11 of 26 attempts, but managed only 1 of 6 from the free-throw line.

Chase Hunter led the Rattlers with 16 points, while Chauncey Wiggins added 15, hitting 3 of 4 from deep. Roderick Coffee III contributed 13 points and 6 assists, and Jaeden Zackery also scored 13, dishing out 4 assists.

Florida A&M’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 86 points on 50% shooting from the field. They allowed their opponent to hit 60% of their two-point attempts, with 21 makes on 35 shots.

From beyond the arc, Florida A&M’s defense conceded 9 threes on 25 attempts, a 36% shooting clip. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 20 times, where they converted 17 free throws (85%).