Seattle Redhawks vs Washington Huskies NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/23/24

Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Redhawks and Huskies. The game is starting at 10:00 ET on BTN, and it’s hosted by the Huskies at Alaska Airlines Arena in Seattle, WA. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this game is set at 144 points, and Washington is favored by -11 against Seattle in a non-conference matchup.
SEATTLE REDHAWKS VS WASHINGTON HUSKIES BETTING PICK
The Pick: Seattle Redhawks +11
This game will be played at Alaska Airlines Arena at 10:00 ET on Monday, December 23rd.
WHY BET THE SEATTLE REDHAWKS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-70 in favor of the Huskies.
- Even though we have Washington winning straight-up, we like Seattle at +11.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 144 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.
Does Seattle Have What it Takes to Win as Road Underdogs?
Seattle Redhawks Recent Game/Games
Seattle’s season continued to struggle after a 79-68 loss to UIC on Friday, December 20th. The Redhawks, now 2-8, were favored by 6.5 points at home but failed to cover the spread.
Seattle trailed 34-32 at halftime and allowed 45 points in the 2nd half while scoring 36. The total points for the game were 147, just under the O/U line of 148.5.
Seattle’s offense put up 68 points in their last game, shooting 41.4% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 46.6%. They hit 33.3% from beyond the arc, going 6-for-18, and connected on 66.7% of their free throws, making 14 of 21 attempts. The Redhawks also grabbed 10 offensive rebounds and dished out 10 assists.
Brayden Maldonado led the way with 22 points, hitting 5-of-7 from three-point range and shooting 72.7% overall. Ahmad Henderson II added 14 points and 9 assists, while Filip Skobalj contributed 11 points, knocking down 3-of-5 threes.
Seattle’s defense gave up 79 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 41% from the field. They allowed 18 two-point baskets on 40 attempts, a 45% shooting rate.
From beyond the arc, Seattle’s opponents hit 6 of 18 threes, shooting 33%. They also sent them to the line 21 times, where they made 14 free throws, a 66% success rate. Seattle allowed 10 offensive rebounds.
Will Washington Secure A Victory as Home Favorites?
Washington Huskies Recent Game/Games
The Huskies improved to 7-3 on the season with an 89-73 win over Washington State on Wednesday. Washington, who were -2.5 favorites, covered the spread in the victory.
Washington led 35-31 at halftime and broke the game open by scoring 54 points in the 2nd half while allowing 42. The total points for the game reached 162, surpassing the O/U line of 149.5.
Washington’s offense put up 89 points in their last game, shooting 50% from the field and 47.6% from three-point range, hitting 10 of 21 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 58.1%, and they connected on 65.4% of their free throws, going 17 for 26.
DJ Davis and Nate Calmese each scored 21 points, with Davis hitting 3 of 7 threes and adding 4 assists. Mekhi Mason also hit 3 threes, shooting 50% from deep, while Tyler Harris made 3 of 5 from beyond the arc. Great Osobor contributed 13 points, shooting 60% from the field, and Tyree Ihenacho was perfect from the floor, going 4 for 4.
Washington’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 73 points on 50% shooting from the field. The Huskies allowed 31 made field goals on 62 attempts.
From beyond the arc, Washington allowed the opposing team to shoot 47%, with 10 threes made on 21 attempts. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 26 times, where they converted 17 of those attempts.