UAPB Golden Lions vs Pacific Tigers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/27/24
Looking to win big? The Golden Lions and Tigers face off at 10:00 ET on ESPN+. The Tigers are hosting the game at Alex G. Spanos Center in Stockton, CA. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 157.5 points, with Pacific being favored by -17 over UAPB.
UAPB GOLDEN LIONS VS PACIFIC TIGERS BETTING PICK
The Pick: UAPB Golden Lions +17
This game will be played at Alex G. Spanos Center at 10:00 ET on Wednesday, November 27th.
WHY BET THE UAPB GOLDEN LIONS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-71 in favor of the Tigers.
- Even though we have Pacific winning straight-up, we like UAPB at +17.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 157.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 148 points.
Can the Golden Lions Pull Off a Road Win?
UAPB Golden Lions Recent Game/Games
The Golden Lions faced a tough challenge on Sunday, November 24th, when they took on the Missouri Tigers on the road. UAPB entered the game as +35.5 point underdogs and ended up losing 112-63.
Missouri jumped out to a 52-25 lead by halftime, and while UAPB managed to score 38 points in the 2nd half, they allowed 60 points. The combined points for the game reached 175, going over the pre-game O/U line of 158.5.
In their last game, UAPB managed just 63 points, shooting 35.5% from the field and 32.1% from three-point range. Their effective field goal percentage was 41.9%, and they hit 71.4% of their free throws.
Chop Paljor led the way with 22 points, hitting 6 of 8 threes and shooting 80% overall. Mark Mitchell added 20 points, shooting 72.7% from the field, while Anthony Robinson II contributed 11 points, 11 rebounds, and 7 assists.
The UAPB Golden Lions struggled defensively in their last game, giving up 112 points on 52% shooting from the field. They allowed their opponent to hit 71% of their two-point attempts, as the opposition went 28/39 inside the arc.
From three-point range, UAPB’s defense held their opponent to 28% shooting, with 9 made threes on 32 attempts. However, they sent their opponent to the free-throw line 41 times, where they converted 29 for 70%. UAPB also allowed 19 offensive rebounds.
Does Pacific Stand a Chance at Home?
Pacific Tigers Recent Game/Games
Pacific faced a tough challenge on Friday, November 22nd, as they went on the road to play Missouri. Entering the game as +20.5 point underdogs, the Tigers not only lost 91-56 but also failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points ended at 147, just under the O/U line of 150.
Pacific fell behind early, trailing 54-31 at halftime. They struggled to get back into the game, scoring only 25 points in the 2nd half while allowing 37.
In their last game, the Pacific Tigers managed just 56 points, shooting 37.3% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 42.4%, with a significant struggle from beyond the arc, hitting only 20.7% on 6-of-29 shooting.
Caleb Grill was a bright spot, connecting on 7-of-9 threes and finishing with 25 points in 27 minutes. Elias Ralph added 19 points and 6 rebounds, while Seth Jones contributed 15 points, hitting 3-of-9 from deep.
Pacific’s defense struggled, giving up 91 points on 49% shooting from the field. They allowed their opponent to hit 51% of their two-point attempts, going 16/31.
From beyond the arc, Pacific’s opponent shot 46%, making 14 of 30 threes. They also sent them to the line 23 times, where they hit 17 free throws, a 73% rate. Pacific gave up 12 offensive rebounds.