UNCW Seahawks vs USC Upstate Spartans NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/15/24
Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Seahawks versus the Spartans? Tip off is at at 7:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Hodge Center in Spartanburg, SC. UNCW comes into this non-conference matchup as the -8.5 point favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 155 points.
UNCW SEAHAWKS VS USC UPSTATE SPARTANS BETTING PICK
The Pick: USC Upstate Spartans +8.5
This game will be played at Hodge Center at 7:00 ET on Friday, November 15th.
WHY BET THE USC UPSTATE SPARTANS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-68 in favor of the Spartans.
- Not only will USC Upstate pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +8.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 155 points, and we like the under with a projected 145 points.
Can UNCW Pull Off a Road Win?
UNCW Seahawks Recent Game/Games
UNCW opened their season with a 92-84 win over Georgia Southern on Friday. The Seahawks, who were -5.5 favorites, covered the spread in this home victory.
After trailing 37-34 at halftime, UNCW turned things around in the 2nd half, scoring 58 points while allowing 47. The total points for the game hit 176, surpassing the O/U line of 152.
UNCW’s offense put up 92 points in their last game, with Donovan Newby leading the way, scoring 33 points on 54.5% shooting. Dontae Horne added 23 points, while Khamari McGriff contributed 21 points and 12 rebounds, shooting 77.8% from the field.
The Seahawks shot 64% on two-pointers, but struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 5 of 25 threes (20%). They made 45 of 59 free throws (76.3%) and grabbed 15 offensive rebounds, with an effective field goal percentage of 48%.
Despite UNCW holding their opponent to just 42% shooting, they still allowed 84 points. The Seahawks gave up 16 two-pointers on 25 attempts, a 64% success rate for the other team.
From beyond the arc, UNCW’s defense was more effective, as their opponent hit only 5 of 25 threes, shooting 20%. However, the Seahawks sent them to the line 59 times, where they converted 76% of their free throws. UNCW also allowed 15 offensive rebounds.
Will USC Upstate Secure A Victory as Home Underdogs?
USC Upstate’s recent game against Wake Forest on Wednesday saw the Spartans fall 85-80 on the road. Despite being +29 point underdogs, they kept the game much closer than expected.
USC Upstate trailed 41-38 at halftime and scored 42 points in the 2nd half, while allowing 44. The total points for the game reached 165, going over the pre-game line of 152.
USC Upstate put up 80 points in their last game, shooting 48.4% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 57.8%. They connected on 40% of their threes, hitting 12 of 30 attempts, and went 9 for 10 from the free-throw line.
Mister Dean led the way with 24 points on 10 of 14 shooting, while Hunter Sallis added 23 points and 6 assists. Davin Cosby was a standout from beyond the arc, hitting 5 of 7 threes.
USC Upstate struggled defensively, giving up 85 points while allowing their opponent to shoot 50% from the field. The Spartans had a particularly tough time inside, where they allowed 72% shooting on two-point attempts (21/29).
From beyond the arc, USC Upstate held their opponent to 26% shooting, with 7 made threes on 26 attempts. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 33 times, where they converted 22 free throws (66%). The Spartans gave up 11 offensive rebounds.