Stonehill Skyhawks vs New Orleans Privateers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/15/24

Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Skyhawks versus the Privateers? Tip off is at at 4:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at UPMC Events Center in Moon Township, PA. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 141.5 points, with New Orleans being favored by -2.5 over Stonehill.

STONEHILL SKYHAWKS VS NEW ORLEANS PRIVATEERS BETTING PICK

The Pick: New Orleans Privateers -2.5

This game will be played at UPMC Events Center at 4:00 ET on Friday, November 15th.

WHY BET THE NEW ORLEANS PRIVATEERS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 90-59 in favor of the Privateers.
• Not only will New Orleans pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -2.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 141.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 149 points.

Do the Skyhawks Stand a Chance on the Road?

Stonehill Skyhawks Recent Game/Games

Stonehill dropped their recent game to Robert Morris, 63-51, on Thursday, November 14th. The Skyhawks were +8.5 point underdogs going into the game and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 114, well below the O/U line of 143.5.

Stonehill trailed 29-25 at halftime and couldn’t close the gap in the 2nd half, scoring 26 points while allowing 34.

Stonehill’s offense struggled in their last game, scoring just 51 points with a field goal percentage of 31.5% (17/54). They shot 31% from two-point range and 32% from beyond the arc, hitting 8 of 25 three-point attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 38.9%, and they connected on 56.2% of their free throws, making 9 of 16 attempts.

Todd Brogna led the way with 17 points and 9 rebounds, shooting 66.7% overall and 75% from three-point range (3/4). Josh Omojafo added 15 points, while Josh Morgan contributed 12 points, despite shooting just 25% from the field and 30% from three (3/10). Stonehill finished with 12 assists and 6 offensive rebounds as a team.

Stonehill’s defense held their opponent to 63 points on 37% shooting from the field. They limited them to 42% on two-point attempts, with the opponent making 14 of 33 shots.

From beyond the arc, Stonehill’s defense was strong, allowing just 2 made threes on 10 attempts (20%). They sent the opponent to the free-throw line 39 times, where they converted 29 free throws (74%). Stonehill also gave up 9 offensive rebounds.

Will the Privateers Defense Show Up at Home?

New Orleans Privateers Recent Game/Games

The Privateers picked up an 82-74 win over the Lions on Thursday, November 14th, in a home game. New Orleans entered the game as -2.5 favorites and covered the spread with the victory.

New Orleans led 38-31 at halftime and scored 44 points in the 2nd half, while allowing 43 points. The total points for the game reached 156, surpassing the over/under line of 147.

In their last game, the New Orleans Privateers put up 82 points, shooting 49.2% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 57.1%. They connected on 11 of 29 three-point attempts, hitting 37.9% from deep, and were 70% from the free-throw line, making 21 of 30 attempts. The Privateers also grabbed 14 offensive rebounds and dished out 15 assists.

James White led the way with 20 points and 11 rebounds, shooting 4 of 8 from three-point range. Jah Short added 18 points, hitting 58.3% of his shots, including 2 of 4 from beyond the arc. Clayton Jackson was efficient, scoring 15 points in 21 minutes, shooting 75% from the field and 60% from three.

New Orleans struggled defensively, giving up 74 points while allowing their opponent to shoot 49% from the field. The Privateers had trouble containing the two-point attack, as they allowed 20 field goals on 34 attempts, a 58% shooting percentage.

From beyond the arc, New Orleans gave up 11 threes on 29 attempts, with their opponent shooting 37%. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 30 times, where they converted 21 of those attempts, a 70% success rate.