William & Mary Tribe vs Old Dominion Monarchs NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/2/24
Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Tribe and Monarchs. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on ESPN+, and it’s hosted by the Monarchs at Chartway Arena in Norfolk, VA. Get ready to place your bets! William & Mary is the -6.5 point favorites in this non-conference matchup against Old Dominion. The over/under for the game is set at 156.5 points.
WILLIAM & MARY TRIBE VS OLD DOMINION MONARCHS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Old Dominion Monarchs +6.5
This game will be played at Chartway Arena at 7:00 ET on Monday, December 2nd.
WHY BET THE OLD DOMINION MONARCHS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Monarchs.
- Not only will Old Dominion pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +6.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 156.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.
Will the Tribe Find a Way to Win on the Road?
William & Mary Tribe Recent Game/Games
The Tribe dropped a close one on Sunday, falling 79-76 to Appalachian State on the road. Coming into the game as +4.5 point underdogs, William & Mary managed to cover the spread. The total points for the game hit 155, going over the pre-game line of 151.5.
After trailing 42-30 at halftime, the Tribe made a strong push in the second half, outscoring the Mountaineers 46-37. Despite the comeback effort, they couldn’t quite close the gap.
William & Mary’s offense put up 76 points in their last game, shooting 46% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 54%. They were dominant inside, hitting 62.5% of their two-point attempts, but struggled from beyond the arc, connecting on just 29% of their threes (9/31). At the free-throw line, they were nearly perfect, making 9 of 10 attempts.
Myles Tate led the way with 20 points and 10 assists, shooting 50% from three. Dior Conners was also effective from deep, hitting 5 of 8 threes and finishing with 15 points. Noah Collier added 19 points and 8 rebounds, while CJ Huntley contributed 14 points on 66.7% shooting.
William & Mary’s defense gave up 79 points in their last game, with their opponents shooting 46% from the field, hitting 26 of 56 shots. The Tribe managed to hold them to 40% shooting on two-pointers, with 11 made baskets out of 27 attempts.
However, William & Mary struggled to defend the three-point line, where their opponents shot 51%, making 15 of 29 attempts. They also sent them to the free-throw line 24 times, where they converted 12 for 50%. The Tribe allowed 12 offensive rebounds.
Will the Monarchs Win at Chartway Arena?
Old Dominion Monarchs Recent Game/Games
The Monarchs fell to the Dukes 67-54 on Tuesday, November 26th. Playing at home, ODU entered the game as +9.5 point underdogs and didn’t cover the spread.
After trailing 26-19 at halftime, ODU scored 35 points in the 2nd half but allowed 41. The game’s total points of 121 fell short of the 139.5 O/U line.
Old Dominion struggled offensively in their last game, scoring just 54 points on 32.3% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 33.8%, and they connected on only 2 of 18 three-point attempts, shooting 11.1% from beyond the arc.
The Monarchs managed 16 offensive rebounds but recorded just 4 assists. Devin Ceaser led the team with 23 points, while Matus Hronsky and Maximus Edwards each shot 55.6% from the field, contributing 13 and 11 points, respectively.
Old Dominion’s defense held their opponent to 67 points on 32% shooting from the field. They gave up 19 two-point field goals on 47 attempts, a 40% shooting rate.
From beyond the arc, Old Dominion limited their opponent to just 2 three-pointers on 18 attempts, an 11% shooting performance. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 15 times, where they made 10 free throws, shooting 66%.