Quinnipiac Bobcats vs Stonehill Skyhawks NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/1/24
Looking to win big? The Bobcats and Skyhawks face off at 4:00 ET on NEC. The Skyhawks are hosting the game at Merkert Gymnasium in South Easton, MA. Quinnipiac is favored by -4.5 in this non-conference showdown. The game’s over/under is currently at 139.5 points.
QUINNIPIAC BOBCATS VS STONEHILL SKYHAWKS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Quinnipiac Bobcats -4.5
This game will be played at Merkert Gymnasium at 4:00 ET on Sunday, December 1st.
WHY BET THE QUINNIPIAC BOBCATS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 85-65 in favor of the Bobcats.
- Not only will Quinnipiac pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -4.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 139.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 150 points.
Will the Bobcats Defense Show Up on the Road?
Quinnipiac Bobcats Recent Game/Games
Quinnipiac dropped to 2-3 on the season after an 81-67 loss to Saint Louis on Monday. The Bobcats were +10.5 point underdogs on the road and failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 148 fell short of the 158.5 O/U line.
Quinnipiac trailed 37-36 at halftime but struggled in the 2nd half, scoring 31 points while allowing 44.
Quinnipiac struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 33.8% from the field and 22.6% from three-point range. Their effective field goal percentage was 39.4%, and they finished with only 6 assists as a team.
Isaiah Swope led the way with 30 points and 6 assists, hitting 5 of 11 threes. Paul Otieno added 19 points and 10 rebounds, making 3 of 5 from beyond the arc.
Quinnipiac’s defense gave up 81 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 41% from the field, hitting 25 of their 60 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 46% shooting, with the other team making 15 of 32 two-point shots.
From three-point range, Quinnipiac allowed 10 threes on 28 attempts, a 35% shooting performance. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 29 times, where they converted 21 free throws, shooting 72%. Quinnipiac limited the damage on the offensive glass, giving up just 5 offensive rebounds.
Does Stonehill Have What it Takes at Home?
Stonehill Skyhawks Recent Game/Games
Stonehill faced a tough challenge on Wednesday, November 27th, as they went on the road to take on Marquette. The Skyhawks were +35 point underdogs going into the game and ended up losing 94-59. Despite the loss, they managed to push against the spread.
Stonehill trailed 51-31 at halftime and were outscored 43-28 in the 2nd half. The total points for the game reached 153, going over the pre-game line of 141.5.
Stonehill’s offense struggled from beyond the arc in their last game, hitting just 6 of 24 threes for 25% shooting. Overall, they shot 44.4% from the field, with a 50% effective field goal percentage, and connected on 60% of their two-point attempts.
David Joplin led the way with 27 points and 7 rebounds, shooting 83.3% from the field and 80% from three. The Skyhawks finished with 22 assists and 6 offensive rebounds, scoring 59 points in the game.
Stonehill struggled defensively, giving up 94 points on 60% shooting from the field. Their opponents were particularly effective inside, hitting 67% of their two-point attempts.
From beyond the arc, Stonehill allowed 10 threes on 47% shooting. They also sent their opponents to the line 17 times, where they made 10 free throws. Stonehill gave up 12 offensive rebounds in the game.