Southeast Missouri State Redhawks vs UNC Asheville Bulldogs NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/22/24

Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Redhawks and Bulldogs. The game is starting at 7:30 ET on ESPN+, and it’s hosted by the Bulldogs at Farris Center in Conway, AR. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 153 points, with UNC Asheville being favored by -9.5 over Southeast Missouri State.

SOUTHEAST MISSOURI STATE REDHAWKS VS UNC ASHEVILLE BULLDOGS BETTING PICK

The Pick: UNC Asheville Bulldogs -9.5

This game will be played at Farris Center at 7:30 ET on Friday, November 22nd.

WHY BET THE UNC ASHEVILLE BULLDOGS:

  • We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-67 in favor of the Bulldogs.
  • Not only will UNC Asheville pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -9.5.
  • The over/under is currently sitting at 153 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.

Can the Redhawks Pull Off a Win at Conway?

Southeast Missouri State picked up a 77-73 road win over Central Arkansas on Thursday, November 21st. The Redhawks were +1.5 point underdogs going into the game and covered the spread with the win. The total points for the game ended at 150, just over the pre-game O/U line of 149.

After a 34-34 tie at halftime, Southeast Missouri State and Central Arkansas both scored 32 points in the 2nd half, but the Redhawks managed to come out on top.

Southeast Missouri State put up 77 points in their last game, shooting 39.7% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 48.5%. They connected on 12 of 35 three-point attempts, hitting 34.3% from deep, and made 15 of 33 two-point shots, good for 45.5%. At the free-throw line, they converted 11 of 17 attempts, shooting 64.7%.

Elias Cato and Brayden Fagbemi each scored 20 points, with Cato shooting 50% from the field. BJ Ward and Teddy Washington Jr. added 19 points apiece, with Ward hitting 4 of 9 threes. Layne Taylor contributed 17 points and 9 rebounds, while Fagbemi also added 6 boards and 4 assists.

Southeast Missouri State’s defense held their opponent to 73 points on 38% shooting from the field. They were particularly effective at defending the three-point line, where they limited their opponent to just 3 made threes on 21 attempts, a 14% shooting performance.

Inside the arc, their opponent shot 51%, converting 21 of 41 two-point attempts. Southeast Missouri State also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 32 times, where they made 22 free throws, shooting 68%. The Redhawks gave up 11 offensive rebounds in the game.

Does UNC Asheville Stand a Chance at Home?

UNC Asheville Bulldogs Recent Game/Games

UNC Asheville picked up an 89-75 road win over North Florida on Monday, November 18th. The Bulldogs entered the game as +5.5 point underdogs but not only pulled off the upset, they also covered the spread.

Leading 39-37 at halftime, Asheville scored 50 points in the 2nd half while holding North Florida to 38. The game’s total points of 164 went over the pre-game line of 153.5.

UNC Asheville put up 89 points in their last game, shooting 49.3% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 55.1%. They hit 42.1% from beyond the arc, connecting on 8 of 19 attempts, and were 52% on two-point shots, going 26 for 50. At the free-throw line, they converted 76.5%, making 13 of 17 attempts.

Toyaz Solomon led the way with 20 points and 7 rebounds, shooting 62.5% from the field. Nate Lliteras added 19 points, hitting 5 of 8 from three-point range. Jaylen Smith contributed 7 assists, while the Bulldogs grabbed 16 offensive rebounds as a team.

UNC Asheville’s defense gave up 75 points, with their opponents shooting 40% from the field on 28 of 70 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 14 of 28 shooting for 50%.

From three-point range, UNC Asheville’s defense saw their opponents hit 14 of 42 shots, a 33% success rate. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 8 times, where they made 5 free throws for 62%.