UNCG Spartans vs SMU Mustangs NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/11/24
Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Spartans versus the Mustangs? Tip off is at at 8:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ACC. The game will be played at Moody Coliseum in Dallas, TX. The odds for this non-conference game currently have SMU as the -13.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 150 points.
UNCG SPARTANS VS SMU MUSTANGS BETTING PICK
The Pick: SMU Mustangs -13.5
This game will be played at Moody Coliseum at 8:00 ET on Monday, November 11th.
WHY BET THE SMU MUSTANGS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 81-66 in favor of the Mustangs.
- Not only will SMU pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -13.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 150 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.
Will UNCG Secure A Victory as Road Underdogs?
UNCG opened their season with a 73-64 win over Florida Gulf Coast on Monday, November 4th. The Spartans were -5.5 point favorites and covered the spread. The total points for the game were 137, just over the O/U line of 135.
UNCG took control early, leading 44-30 at halftime. However, they allowed FGCU to outscore them 34-29 in the second half, which is something they’ll need to address moving forward.
UNCG scored 73 points in their last game, shooting just 36.1% from the field. They hit 38.7% from three, connecting on 12 of 31 attempts, and were strong at the line, making 17 of 20 free throws (85%).
Donovan Atwell and Kenyon Giles both scored 17 points, with Giles hitting 5 threes. Keeshawn Kellman was efficient, shooting 6 of 8 from the field and adding 15 points.
UNCG’s defense held their opponent to just 64 points, with a strong effort in limiting them to 36% shooting from the field. They were particularly effective inside, allowing only 33% shooting on two-point attempts (10/30).
From beyond the arc, the opponent hit 12 threes on 31 attempts, shooting 38%. They also went 17/20 from the free-throw line, an 85% success rate. UNCG gave up 12 offensive rebounds in the game.
Can SMU Live Up to the Hype at Home?
The Mustangs opened their season with a 102-73 win over Florida A&M on Thursday. Playing at home, SMU was a heavy favorite, entering the game as 32-point favorites.
SMU led 51-29 at halftime and scored another 51 points in the 2nd half, but they allowed 44 points after the break. The game’s total points reached 175, exceeding the O/U line of 150, but SMU didn’t cover the spread.
SMU’s offense was firing on all cylinders, putting up 102 points with a 53% shooting performance from the field. They connected on 41.7% of their threes, hitting 10 of 24 attempts, and were strong at the free-throw line, making 81.5% of their shots.
Boopie Miller led the way with 20 points, 9 rebounds, and 9 assists, while Yohan Traore added 19 points and 10 rebounds. The Mustangs dished out 23 assists as a team, with B.J. Edwards contributing 6 assists and shooting 71.4% from the field.
SMU’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 73 points on 53% shooting from the field. The Mustangs allowed their opponent to connect on 59% of their two-point attempts, with 25 made shots from inside the arc.
From three-point range, SMU’s opponent hit 10 of 24 attempts, shooting 41%. They also went to the free-throw line 27 times, making 22 for 81%. SMU gave up 12 offensive rebounds in the game.