Stetson Hatters vs Citadel Bulldogs NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/11/24
Betting on today’s Hatters and Bulldogs game? Catch the action at McAlister Field House in Charleston, SC, as the Bulldogs hosts this showdown at 6:00 ET on ESPN+. In this non-conference matchup, Stetson is favored by -1.5 against Citadel. The over/under for the game is 146.5 points.
STETSON HATTERS VS CITADEL BULLDOGS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Citadel Bulldogs +1.5
This game will be played at McAlister Field House at 6:00 ET on Monday, November 11th.
WHY BET THE CITADEL BULLDOGS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-74 in favor of the Bulldogs.
- Not only will Citadel pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +1.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 146.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 149 points.
Will Stetson Come Through as Road Favorites?
Stetson Hatters Recent Game/Games
Stetson dropped their season opener at home, losing 79-76 to Omaha on Thursday. The Hatters entered the game as 5-point favorites but couldn’t cover the spread.
After trailing 48-41 at halftime, Stetson tightened up defensively in the second half, allowing just 31 points while scoring 35. The game’s total points of 155 exceeded the O/U line of 149.5.
Stetson put up 76 points in their last game, shooting 47.5% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 55.7%. They hit 58.8% of their two-point attempts and 33.3% from beyond the arc, connecting on 9 threes. Their free-throw shooting was a struggle, as they made just 9 of 18 attempts.
Marquel Sutton led the way with 25 points and 10 rebounds, despite shooting 41.7% from the floor and 28.6% from three. Jamie Phillips Jr. added 18 points and 5 assists, hitting 60% of his threes, while Jordan Wood and Lance Waddles each contributed 15 points, with Waddles shooting just 29.4% overall.
Stetson’s defense struggled, giving up 79 points while allowing the opponent to shoot 47% from the field. They were particularly vulnerable inside, where they gave up 58% shooting on two-point attempts (20/34).
From beyond the arc, Stetson allowed 9 threes on 27 attempts, a 33% shooting rate. They also sent the opponent to the free-throw line 18 times, where they made 9. Stetson gave up 7 offensive rebounds.
Taking a Look at the Bulldogs Chances at Home
Citadel Bulldogs Recent Game/Games
The Bulldogs dropped their season opener 69-60 to Boston College on Monday. Playing on the road, Citadel entered the game as +16.5 point underdogs but managed to keep the game closer than expected.
After trailing 37-28 at halftime, Citadel matched Boston College point-for-point in the 2nd half, with both teams scoring 32 points. The game’s total points of 129 fell short of the O/U line of 135.
The Citadel Bulldogs struggled offensively in their last game, scoring just 60 points with a field goal percentage of 40.7%. Their effective field goal percentage was 44.4%, largely due to their poor three-point shooting, where they hit only 3 of 24 attempts for 12.5%. Inside the arc, they were much more efficient, connecting on 63.3% of their two-point shots.
Donald Hand Jr. led the Bulldogs with 22 points, though he shot just 28.6% from the field, going 4 for 14 overall and 3 for 8 from three-point range. Brody Fox added 18 points on 6 of 10 shooting, while Elijah Strong contributed 11 points, hitting 5 of 7 shots, including 1 of 2 from deep. The Bulldogs finished with 11 assists and 8 offensive rebounds, shooting 65.4% from the free-throw line.
Despite Citadel’s defensive efforts, they sent their opponents to the line 28 times, where they converted 22 free throws, shooting 78% from the stripe. The Bulldogs also gave up 14 offensive rebounds in this one.