Towson Tigers vs UC Irvine Anteaters NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/30/24

Looking to win big? The Tigers and Anteaters face off at 9:30 ET on ESPN+. The Anteaters are hosting the game at VisitLethbridge.com Arena in Lethbridge, AB. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 129.5 points, and UC Irvine is favored by -9.5 at home against Towson.

TOWSON TIGERS VS UC IRVINE ANTEATERS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Towson Tigers +9.5

This game will be played at VisitLethbridge.com Arena at 9:30 ET on Saturday, November 30th.

WHY BET THE TOWSON TIGERS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-70 in favor of the Anteaters.
• Even though we have UC Irvine winning straight-up, we like Towson at +9.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 129.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.

Can the Tigers Grab a Win in Lethbridge?

Towson’s season took a hit with a 67-63 home loss to Kennesaw State on Friday, November 29th. The Tigers went into the game as 3-point favorites but failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 130, falling short of the 144.5 O/U line.

Towson trailed 35-29 at halftime but tightened up defensively in the 2nd half, allowing just 23 points. However, they could only muster 29 points themselves, leaving them just short of a comeback.

Towson’s offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 33.3% from the field and 17.9% from three-point range, hitting only 5 of 28 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 37.3%, and they managed 11 assists on 25 made field goals.

Jamil Miller led the way with 18 points, shooting 50% from the field and 40% from deep. Adrian Wooley was efficient, hitting 7 of 10 shots and 2 of 5 from three, finishing with 16 points in just 22 minutes.

Despite giving up 25 offensive rebounds, Towson’s defense held strong, allowing just 67 points on 33% shooting. They limited their opponent to 42% from two-point range, with a 20/47 performance.

The Tigers were particularly effective in defending the three, where they held their opponent to just 5/28 shooting, or 17%. From the free-throw line, Towson allowed 8/12 shooting, or 66%.

Will UC Irvine Make it Happen at Home?

UC Irvine Anteaters Recent Game

UC Irvine improved to 5-2 on the season with a 51-39 win over Kent State on Friday. The Anteaters were -6.5 favorites going into the game and covered the spread with the victory.

UC Irvine led 23-16 at halftime and outscored Kent State 28-23 in the second half. The game’s total points of 90 fell well below the O/U line of 136.5.

UC Irvine struggled offensively in their last game, scoring just 51 points with a field goal percentage of 31.9%. Their effective field goal percentage was 34%, and they hit only 2 of 15 three-point attempts, shooting 13.3% from beyond the arc. Inside the arc, they connected on 40.6% of their shots, going 13 for 32.

At the free-throw line, the Anteaters were strong, hitting 19 of 22 attempts for an 86.4% shooting percentage. Bent Leuchten led the team with 17 points and 8 rebounds, shooting 66.7% from the field. UC Irvine also recorded 9 offensive rebounds and 11 assists in the game.

UC Irvine’s defense was outstanding, holding their opponent to just 39 points on 31% shooting from the field. The Anteaters limited two-point opportunities, with the opposition making only 13 of 32 attempts for 40%.

From beyond the arc, UC Irvine’s defense was even more effective, allowing just 2 three-pointers on 15 attempts, a 13% success rate. They also sent their opponent to the line 22 times, where they converted 19 free throws for 86%.