Stonehill Skyhawks vs Lindenwood Lions NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/17/24

Looking to win big? The Skyhawks and Lions face off at 1:00 ET on ESPN+. The Lions are hosting the game at UPMC Events Center in Moon Township, PA. In this non-conference matchup, Stonehill is favored by -1.5 against Lindenwood. The over/under for the game is 135 points.

STONEHILL SKYHAWKS VS LINDENWOOD LIONS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Lindenwood Lions +1.5

This game will be played at UPMC Events Center at 1:00 ET on Sunday, November 17th.

WHY BET THE LINDENWOOD LIONS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 85-66 in favor of the Lions.
• Not only will Lindenwood pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +1.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 135 points, and we like the over with a projected 151 points.

Can the Skyhawks Pull Off a Win at Moon Township?

Stonehill Skyhawks Recent Game/Games

The Skyhawks cruised to an 80-54 win over New Orleans on Friday, November 15th. Stonehill, who entered the game as +4 point underdogs, not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread.

Stonehill jumped out to a 45-19 lead by halftime, but the 2nd half was more even, with both teams scoring 35 points. The total points for the game were 134, falling short of the 141.5 O/U line.

Stonehill’s offense was firing on all cylinders, putting up 80 points with a 51% shooting performance from the field. Their effective field goal percentage stood at an impressive 61.2%, thanks in part to their 42.3% shooting from beyond the arc, hitting 11 of 26 attempts. They also connected on 60.9% of their two-point shots.

Josh Morgan led the way with 20 points and 10 rebounds, hitting 4 of 8 from three-point range. Chas Stinson and Theo Grant each added 15 points, with Stinson also contributing 5 assists. The Skyhawks finished with 17 assists as a team, while hitting 79.2% of their free throws, going 19 for 24 from the line.

Stonehill’s defense was dominant, holding their opponent to just 54 points on 24% shooting from the field. They limited two-point opportunities, with the other team making only 14 of 48 attempts, a 29% success rate.

From beyond the arc, Stonehill’s defense was equally effective, as their opponent shot just 16%, hitting 5 of 31 three-point attempts. The Skyhawks also sent their opponent to the line 16 times, where they made 11 free throws, shooting 68%.

Can Lindenwood Pull Off a Home Win?

Lindenwood Lions Recent Game/Games

Lindenwood dropped their recent game against Robert Morris, losing 67-53 on Friday, November 15th. The Lions were +6.5 point underdogs going into the game and failed to cover the spread.

Lindenwood trailed 29-28 at halftime but struggled in the 2nd half, scoring just 25 points while allowing 38. The game’s total points were 120, falling short of the 141.5 O/U line.

Lindenwood’s offense struggled in their last game, managing just 53 points on 35.2% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 38.9%, with two-point shooting at 38.5% and three-point shooting at 26.7% (4/15).

Josh Omojafo was a bright spot, hitting 3 of 5 from deep and finishing with 17 points on 63.6% shooting. The Lions had 10 assists and 9 offensive rebounds, while shooting 61.1% from the free-throw line.

Despite Lindenwood’s defense giving up 67 points, they held their opponents to 42% shooting from the field. The Lions allowed 26 made field goals on 61 attempts.

From beyond the arc, Lindenwood’s defense gave up 10 threes on 28 attempts, a 35% shooting rate. They also sent their opponents to the line just 5 times, where they made all their free throws.