UC Riverside Highlanders vs Idaho Vandals NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/30/24
Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Highlanders and Vandals. The game is starting at 5:00 ET on ESPN+, and it’s hosted by the Vandals at ICCU Arena in Moscow, ID. Get ready to place your bets! UC Riverside is favored by -3.5 in this non-conference showdown. The game’s over/under is currently at 142.5 points.
UC RIVERSIDE HIGHLANDERS VS IDAHO VANDALS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Idaho Vandals +3.5
This game will be played at ICCU Arena at 5:00 ET on Saturday, November 30th.
WHY BET THE IDAHO VANDALS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Vandals.
- Not only will Idaho pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +3.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 142.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.
Pressure Builds for UC Riverside as Away Favorites
UC Riverside Highlanders Recent Game/Games
UC Riverside improved to 4-1 on the season with a 69-52 win over Alcorn State on Sunday. The Highlanders were -17 favorites going into the game and pushed against the spread. The total points of 121 fell short of the O/U line of 137.
Riverside led 35-29 at halftime and clamped down defensively in the 2nd half, holding Alcorn State to just 23 points while scoring 34 of their own.
UC Riverside’s offense put up 69 points in their last game, shooting 37.3% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 47.5%. They hit 11 threes on 34 attempts, shooting 32.4% from deep, while connecting on 44% of their two-point shots.
The Highlanders also made 14 of 20 free throws, and grabbed 13 offensive rebounds. Barrington Hargress led the way with 20 points, hitting 4 of 9 threes, while Omari Hamilton and Nate Pickens each made 3 of 7 from beyond the arc.
UC Riverside’s defense was strong, holding their opponent to just 52 points on 37% shooting from the field. They gave up 11 two-point baskets on 25 attempts, a 44% conversion rate.
From beyond the arc, the Highlanders allowed 11 threes on 34 attempts, with their opponent shooting 32%. UC Riverside also sent them to the line 20 times, where they hit 14 free throws for 70%. The Highlanders gave up 13 offensive rebounds.
Will Idaho Pull Through as the Underdog Home Team?
Idaho Vandals Recent Game
The Vandals fell 68-61 to San Diego on Sunday. Idaho was a +4 point underdog going into the game and didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 129, which was under the O/U line of 146.5.
Idaho trailed 26-25 at halftime but couldn’t turn things around in the 2nd half, where they scored 36 points but allowed 42.
Idaho’s offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 37.3% from the field and 24% from beyond the arc, finishing with 61 points. Their effective field goal percentage was 42.4%, and they hit only 57.9% of their free throws.
Santiago Trouet led the way with 18 points and 10 rebounds, shooting 53.8% overall despite going 1/6 from three. Deven Dahlke was efficient, hitting 5 of 6 shots, including 2 of 3 from deep, finishing with 15 points.
Idaho’s defense gave up 68 points, with their opponents shooting 45% from the field on 25 of 55 attempts. Inside the arc, Idaho allowed 19 of 34 shooting, or 55%.
From three-point range, Idaho’s defense held their opponents to 6 of 21 shooting, or 28%. They also sent the other team to the line 17 times, where they made 12 free throws, shooting 70%. Idaho gave up 8 offensive rebounds.