Queens (NC) Royals vs BYU Cougars NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/13/24
Planning on watching today’s Royals and Cougars game? Catch the action at Marriott Center in Provo, UT, as the Cougars hosts this showdown at 9:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 157.5 points, with BYU being favored by -28.5 over Queens (NC).
QUEENS (NC) ROYALS VS BYU COUGARS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Queens (NC) Royals +28.5
This game will be played at Marriott Center at 9:00 ET on Wednesday, November 13th.
WHY BET THE QUEENS (NC) ROYALS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 86-64 in favor of the Cougars.
- Even though we have BYU winning straight-up, we like Queens (NC) at +28.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 157.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 150 points.
Will the Royals Make it Happen in Provo?
Queens (NC) Royals Recent Game/Games
The Royals faced a tough challenge on Tuesday, November 12th, as they took on the Utah Runnin’ Utes on the road. Queens entered the game as +23 point underdogs and ended up losing 96-65.
After trailing 41-31 at halftime, Queens struggled in the 2nd half, allowing 55 points while scoring 34. The total points for the game were 161, just over the O/U line of 160.5.
Queens struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 36.4% from the field and 29% from beyond the arc, finishing with an effective field goal percentage of 42.4%. They connected on 9 threes, but hit only 10 of 16 free throws, a 62.5% mark.
Gabe Madsen led the way with 24 points, hitting 5 of 12 from deep, while Mike Sharavjamts contributed 19 points on 8 of 11 shooting, including 3 of 4 from three, and added 7 rebounds and 5 assists. Chris Ashby chipped in 14 points, knocking down 4 threes.
Queens (NC) struggled defensively, giving up 96 points on 48% shooting from the field. Their opponents went 35/72 overall, including 21/42 on two-point shots.
From beyond the arc, Queens allowed 14 threes on 30 attempts, a 46% clip. They also sent their opponents to the line 19 times, where they hit 12 free throws. Queens gave up 17 offensive rebounds.
Is a Home Win Possible for the Cougars?
BYU opened their season with an 86-80 win over UC Riverside at home on Friday, November 8th. The Cougars were -21.5 point favorites going into the game, but they didn’t cover the spread.
BYU led 40-33 at halftime and scored 46 points in the 2nd half, but they allowed 47 points to UC Riverside after the break. The total points for the game hit 166, going over the pre-game O/U line of 153.
BYU’s offense put up 86 points in their latest game, shooting 53.2% from the field. They were dominant inside, hitting 67.5% of their two-point attempts, though they struggled from beyond the arc, connecting on just 27.3% of their threes. Their effective field goal percentage was 58.1%, and they grabbed 11 offensive rebounds.
Egor Demin and Kaleb Smith each scored 20 points, with Demin adding 7 assists. Nate Pickens and Isaiah Moses both shot 60%, with Moses also hitting 2 threes. Keba Keita was efficient, going 5/6 from the field and pulling down 10 rebounds in 19 minutes.
BYU’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 80 points on 53% shooting from the field. The Cougars had a tough time inside, allowing their opponents to hit 67% of their two-point attempts, going 27/40.
From beyond the arc, BYU held their opponents to 27% shooting, with just 6 made threes on 22 attempts. However, they sent the other team to the line 26 times, where they converted 14 free throws at a 53% rate. BYU also gave up 11 offensive rebounds.