<p>The Golden Eagles and Monarchs are set to face off at 4:00 ET on ESPN+. The Monarchs will host the game at Chartway Arena in Norfolk, VA. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 143.5 points, and Old Dominion is favored by -2.5 to win at home against Southern Miss.</p><h3>SOUTHERN MISS GOLDEN EAGLES VS OLD DOMINION MONARCHS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Old Dominion Monarchs -2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Chartway Arena at 4:00 ET on Saturday, January 4th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE OLD DOMINION MONARCHS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 in favor of the Monarchs.</li><li>Not only will Old Dominion pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -2.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 143.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Taking a Look at the Golden Eagles Chances in Norfolk</h3><p>Southern Miss dropped to 4-8 on the season after an 83-72 road loss to James Madison on Thursday. The Golden Eagles entered the game as +11.5 point underdogs but managed to cover the spread.</p> <p>Southern Miss trailed 33-31 at halftime but allowed 50 points in the 2nd half while scoring 41. The game’s total points of 155 went over the pre-game O/U line of 140.5.</p><p>Southern Miss put up 72 points in their last game, shooting 40% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 46.2%. They hit 30.4% from three-point range, going 7-for-23, and connected on 92.9% of their free throws, making 13 of 14 attempts. The Golden Eagles also grabbed 13 offensive rebounds and dished out 11 assists.</p> <p>Mark Freeman led the way with 30 points, shooting 9-for-16 overall and 4-for-8 from deep. Andre Curbelo added 24 points and 10 rebounds, hitting 10 of his 20 shots. Eddie Ricks III contributed 11 points and 7 boards, while Christian Watson and Cobie Montgomery each added 11 points, though both shot 33.3% from the field.</p><p>Southern Miss struggled defensively, giving up 83 points while allowing their opponent to shoot 47% from the field. The Golden Eagles couldn’t contain the inside game, with the other team hitting 57% of their two-point attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Southern Miss allowed 10 threes on 37% shooting. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 28 times, where they converted 21 of those attempts. The Golden Eagles did manage to limit second-chance opportunities, giving up just 5 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can Old Dominion Lock in a Home Win?</h3><h3>Old Dominion Monarchs Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Monarchs dropped to 3-9 on the season after a 78-59 home loss to Arkansas State on Thursday. Old Dominion entered the game as +11 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>After trailing 32-29 at halftime, the Monarchs allowed 46 points in the 2nd half while scoring just 30. The game’s total points of 137 fell short of the 152.5 O/U line.</p><p>Old Dominion's offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 26.6% from the field and 16.7% from beyond the arc, resulting in only 59 points. Their effective field goal percentage was 29.7%, and they managed 18 offensive rebounds with 9 assists.</p> <p>Sean Durugordon and Terrance Ford Jr. each scored 21 points, with Ford hitting 9 of 10 shots and going 3 for 3 from three-point range. Taryn Todd added 17 points, despite shooting 29.4% from the field.</p><p>Despite Old Dominion’s strong defensive effort, they couldn’t keep the opponent from scoring 78 points. The Monarchs held them to just 26% shooting from the field, with the other team making 17 of their 64 attempts.</p> <p>Old Dominion limited the opponent to 32% shooting from two-point range (13/40) and 16% from beyond the arc (4/24). However, they sent the other team to the free-throw line 32 times, where they made 21 free throws (65%).</p>

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