West Virginia Mountaineers vs Louisville Cardinals NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/28/24
Planning on watching today’s Mountaineers and Cardinals game? Catch the action at Imperial Arena in Nassau, Bahamas, as the Cardinals hosts this showdown at 12:00 ET on ESPN. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 151.5 points, with Louisville being favored by -2.5 over West Virginia.
WEST VIRGINIA MOUNTAINEERS VS LOUISVILLE CARDINALS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Louisville Cardinals -2.5
This game will be played at Imperial Arena at 12:00 ET on Thursday, November 28th.
WHY BET THE LOUISVILLE CARDINALS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-68 in favor of the Cardinals.
- Not only will Louisville pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -2.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 151.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.
Will the Mountaineers Make it Happen on the Road?
West Virginia pulled off a surprising 86-78 win over Gonzaga on Wednesday, November 27th. The Mountaineers were +15.5 point underdogs heading into the game and not only won but covered the spread.
After trailing 39-31 at halftime, West Virginia turned things around by scoring 40 points in the 2nd half while holding Gonzaga to 32 points. The game’s total points of 164 went over the pre-game O/U line of 156.
West Virginia put up 86 points in their latest game, shooting 41.3% from the field and hitting 31.4% from beyond the arc, connecting on 11 of 35 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 50.8%, thanks in part to a 53.6% success rate on two-point shots.
At the free-throw line, the Mountaineers were nearly automatic, converting 23 of 26 attempts for an 88.5% clip. Javon Small led the way with 31 points, knocking down 4 of 10 threes, while Amani Hansberry and Braden Huff each added 19 points, with Huff shooting 64.3% from the floor.
West Virginia’s defense gave up 78 points in their last game, with their opponents shooting 40% from the field on 26 of 65 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 19 two-point baskets on 44 attempts, a 43% shooting rate.
From three-point range, West Virginia’s opponents hit 7 of 21 shots, shooting 33%. They also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 22 times, where they converted 19 of those attempts, an 86% success rate. West Virginia allowed 11 offensive rebounds.
Can Louisville Pull Out the Win as Home Favorites?
Louisville picked up a big win on Wednesday, November 27th, dominating Indiana 89-61 on the road. The Cardinals were +5 point underdogs going into the game but not only won outright, they also covered the spread.
Louisville led 37-29 at halftime and really turned it on in the 2nd half, scoring 52 points while holding Indiana to 32. The total points for the game ended up at 150, just under the O/U line of 153.5.
Louisville put up 89 points in their last game, shooting 56.9% from the field and hitting 10 of 27 from beyond the arc (37%). Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 64.6%, thanks in part to their 71.1% shooting on two-point attempts.
Malik Reneau led the way with 21 points and 7 rebounds, while Chucky Hepburn added 16 points and 10 assists, shooting 70% from the field. The Cardinals finished with 23 assists as a team and grabbed 11 offensive rebounds.
Louisville’s defense was strong, holding their opponent to just 61 points on 33% shooting overall. They limited two-point attempts to 32% shooting, with the other team making 14 of 43 shots.
From beyond the arc, Louisville allowed 7 threes on 20 attempts, a 35% success rate. They also sent the other team to the line 17 times, where they made 12 free throws, shooting 70%.