Princeton Tigers vs Northeastern Huskies NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/10/24
Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Tigers and Huskies. The game is starting at 2:00 ET on NESN, and it’s hosted by the Huskies at Matthews Arena in Boston, MA. Get ready to place your bets! Princeton is favored by -7 in this non-conference showdown. The game’s over/under is currently at 148 points.
PRINCETON TIGERS VS NORTHEASTERN HUSKIES BETTING PICK
The Pick: Northeastern Huskies +7
This game will be played at Matthews Arena at 2:00 ET on Sunday, November 10th.
WHY BET THE NORTHEASTERN HUSKIES:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Huskies.
- Not only will Northeastern pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +7.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 148 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.
Will the Princeton Defense Show Up on the Road?
Princeton Tigers Recent Game/Games
Princeton opened their season with a 75-68 road win over Duquesne on Friday. The Tigers, who were -6 favorites, covered the spread with the victory.
After trailing 28-25 at halftime, Princeton turned things around by scoring 50 points in the 2nd half while allowing 40. The total points for the game were 143, just under the 145.5 O/U line.
Princeton’s offense put up 75 points in their last game, shooting 43.4% from the field. They were particularly effective from beyond the arc, hitting 45.8% of their threes (11/24) and posting an effective field goal percentage of 52.8%.
The Tigers struggled inside, shooting just 41.4% on two-point attempts, and they hit 62.1% of their free throws (18/29). Caden Pierce and Dalen Davis led the team with 17 points each, while Xaivian Lee contributed 13 points and 9 assists.
Princeton’s defense held their opponent to 68 points, allowing them to shoot 41% from the field with a 45% success rate on two-point attempts (16/35).
From beyond the arc, Princeton gave up 8 three-pointers on 23 attempts, a 34% shooting rate. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 18 times, where they converted 12, shooting 66%. Princeton allowed 7 offensive rebounds.
Can the Huskies Pull the Upset at Home?
Northeastern opened their season with an 80-72 road win over Boston on Monday, November 4th. The Huskies entered the game as +3 point underdogs but not only pulled off the upset, they also covered the spread.
After trailing 39-38 at halftime, Northeastern turned things around in the 2nd half, outscoring Boston 42-33. The game’s total points of 152 exceeded the pre-game O/U line of 137.5.
Northeastern’s offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 80 points on 63.8% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 72.3%, thanks in part to their 74.2% shooting on two-point attempts and 43.8% from beyond the arc.
LA Pratt led the way with 24 points, hitting 4 of 8 from deep, while Harold Woods added 17 points and 9 rebounds, shooting 75% overall. William Kermoury was nearly perfect, making 6 of 7 shots, including 2 of 3 from three-point range.
Northeastern gave up 72 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 46% from the field. They allowed 20 two-point buckets on 41 attempts, a 48% shooting rate.
From beyond the arc, Northeastern’s defense conceded 9 threes on 21 attempts, a 42% success rate. They also sent the other team to the line 11 times, where they made 5 free throws, shooting 45%. Northeastern allowed 14 offensive rebounds.