Radford Highlanders vs Pittsburgh Panthers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/4/24
Looking to win big? The Highlanders and Panthers face off at 7:00 ET on ACC. The Panthers are hosting the game at Petersen Events Center in Pittsburgh, PA. The odds for this non-conference game currently have Pittsburgh as the -19.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 140.5 points.
RADFORD HIGHLANDERS VS PITTSBURGH PANTHERS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Radford Highlanders +19.5
This game will be played at Petersen Events Center at 7:00 ET on Monday, November 4th.
WHY BET THE RADFORD HIGHLANDERS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Panthers.
- Even though we have Pittsburgh winning straight-up, we like Radford at +19.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 140.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.
Does Radford Have What it Takes on the Road?
Radford Highlanders Records
Radford finished last season with a 14-17 overall record, going 6-12 in Big South play. At home, they posted an 8-5 record, with an average scoring margin of +1.9 points per game. On the road, they went 6-12, with a -5.2 average scoring margin.
Against the spread, Radford was 15-15, including a 10-8 mark on the road. They were favored in 16 games, going 10-6 straight-up and 7-8 ATS. As underdogs, they were 4-11 straight-up but 8-7 ATS. Their average over/under line was 140.7 points, and they had an 18-12-1 O/U record, with their games averaging 143.7 points.
Radford averaged 72 points per game last season, ranking 329th in possessions per game with 62.8. They shot 45% from the field, placing 125th, and had an effective field goal percentage of 51%, ranking 137th. The Highlanders made 7.2 three-pointers per game, shooting 36% from beyond the arc, which was 103rd nationally. They attempted 19.8 threes per game, ranking 268th.
Returning for Radford are guards Tony Felder and David Early. Felder played in 30 games last season, averaging 12 points, 2.8 assists, and 3 rebounds per game. Early, who played in 17 games, averaged 14.3 points and 2.5 rebounds per game.
Last season, Radford allowed 71.5 points per game, ranking 155th in the nation. Opponents shot 32.5% from beyond the arc against them, placing Radford 231st in three-point defense. They also allowed 17.7 free throws per game, ranking 141st nationally.
Radford averaged 5.5 steals per game, ranking 306th, and 3.5 blocked shots per game, placing them 154th in the country.
Can the Panthers Hold Strong at Home?
Pittsburgh Panthers Records
Pittsburgh finished last season with a 22-10 record, including a 13-8 mark in ACC play. At home, they went 14-5 with an average scoring margin of +12.5 points per game, while they were 8-5 on the road, winning by an average of 3.6 points per game.
Against the spread, the Panthers were 21-8, including a 9-2 record on the road. They were favored in 21 games, going 18-3 straight-up and 16-4 ATS. Their average over/under line was 145.3 points, and they had a 19-12-1 O/U record, with their games averaging 143.7 points.
Pittsburgh averaged 75.6 points per game last season, ranking 267th in possessions per game with 64.2. They shot 43% from the field (273rd) and had an effective field goal percentage of 51% (175th). The Panthers made 9.6 three-pointers per game (20th) on 26.9 attempts (26th), shooting 35% from beyond the arc (109th).
Returning guard Ishmael Leggett averaged 12.3 points and 5.5 rebounds per game last season, while Jaland Lowe contributed 9.6 points and 3.3 assists per game. Both will be key players for Pittsburgh this season.
Last season, the Panthers allowed 67.6 points per game, ranking 62nd in the nation. Opponents shot 30.4% from beyond the arc against them, which was 111th in the country. Pittsburgh also allowed 17 free throws per game, ranking 108th nationally.
In terms of defensive playmaking, the Panthers averaged 6.3 steals per game, ranking 198th in the nation. They were much better at blocking shots, averaging 4.5 per game, which was 50th in the country.