Winthrop Eagles vs Louisville Cardinals NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/22/24

Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Eagles and Cardinals. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on ACC, and it’s hosted by the Cardinals at KFC Yum! Center in Louisville, KY. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this game is set at 154.5 points, and Louisville is favored by -17.5 against Winthrop in a non-conference matchup.

WINTHROP EAGLES VS LOUISVILLE CARDINALS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Winthrop Eagles +17.5

This game will be played at KFC Yum! Center at 7:00 ET on Friday, November 22nd.

WHY BET THE WINTHROP EAGLES:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Cardinals.
• Even though we have Louisville winning straight-up, we like Winthrop at +17.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 154.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.

Can the Eagles Pull Out the Win as Road Underdogs?

Winthrop Eagles Recent Game/Games

Winthrop picked up a 77-75 win over North Carolina Central on Sunday, November 17th. Playing at home, the Eagles were favored by 10 points but didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game ended at 152, surpassing the O/U line of 147.5.

Winthrop trailed 40-39 at halftime but tightened up defensively in the 2nd half, allowing 35 points while scoring 38 to secure the win.

Kelton Talford’s 22 points and 10 rebounds helped Winthrop to a 77-point performance, shooting 48.1% from the field. They connected on 60.6% of their two-point attempts, but struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 28.6% (6/21).

Po’Boigh King made 5 of 8 threes, finishing with 18 points, while Nick Johnson added 17 points, shooting 71.4% overall and 66.7% from deep. Winthrop’s effective field goal percentage was 53.7%, and they grabbed 13 offensive rebounds with 10 assists in the game.

Winthrop’s defense gave up 75 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 48% from the field, hitting 26 of their 54 attempts. Inside the arc, they were particularly effective, converting 60% of their two-point shots (20/33).

From three-point range, Winthrop held their opponent to 28% shooting, as they made just 6 of 21 attempts. The opposing team also went to the line 26 times, making 19 free throws for 73%. Winthrop allowed 13 offensive rebounds.

Can the Cardinals Offense Score Enough at Home?

Louisville improved to 4-0 on the season with a dominant 100-68 win over Bellarmine on Tuesday. The Cardinals, who were -30.5 point favorites, covered the spread and the game’s total points of 168 exceeded the O/U line of 146.5.

Louisville took control early, leading 48-27 at halftime, and continued their strong play in the 2nd half, scoring 52 points while allowing 41.

Louisville’s offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 100 points with a field goal percentage of 54.7%. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 64.1%, thanks in large part to their 79.3% shooting from two-point range (23/29).

Ben Johnson led the way with 29 points, hitting 6 of 11 from beyond the arc, while Terrence Edwards Jr. added 26 points, shooting 71.4% overall and 57.1% from three. The Cardinals hit 12 threes as a team, shooting 34.3% from deep, and also connected on 18 of 24 free throws (75%).

Even with Louisville’s defense giving up 68 points, their offense couldn’t capitalize on the opportunity. The Cardinals allowed their opponent to shoot 54% from the field, including a staggering 79% on two-point attempts.

From beyond the arc, Louisville’s defense conceded 12 threes on 35 attempts, a 34% shooting rate. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 24 times, where they converted 18 free throws, shooting 75%.