Wofford Terriers vs Saint Louis Billikens NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/18/24
The Terriers and Billikens are set to face off at 8:00 ET on ESPN+. The Billikens will host the game at Chaifetz Arena in St. Louis, MO. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 148.5 points, and Saint Louis is favored by -7.5 at home against Wofford.
WOFFORD TERRIERS VS SAINT LOUIS BILLIKENS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Saint Louis Billikens -7.5
This game will be played at Chaifetz Arena at 8:00 ET on Wednesday, December 18th.
WHY BET THE SAINT LOUIS BILLIKENS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 80-66 in favor of the Billikens.
- Not only will Saint Louis pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -7.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 148.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.
Does Wofford Have What it Takes on the Road?
Wofford Terriers Recent Game/Games
The Terriers fell to 4-7 on the season after a 77-67 road loss to Charleston on Monday. Wofford entered the game as +6.5 point underdogs and didn’t cover the spread. The combined score of 144 points fell just under the O/U line of 149.
After a 34-34 tie at halftime, Wofford was outscored 43-33 in the second half, leading to the loss.
Wofford struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 33.3% from the field and 21.6% from beyond the arc, hitting 8 of 37 three-point attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 39.1%, but they managed to grab 22 offensive rebounds, which helped them score 67 points.
Ante Brzovic led the way with 21 points, shooting 69.2% from the field and adding 7 rebounds and 6 assists. Deywilk Tavarez contributed 17 points, hitting 4 of 6 threes, while Kyler Filewich pulled down 16 rebounds despite shooting 30.8% overall.
Wofford’s defense gave up 77 points, with their opponents shooting 45% from the field, connecting on 27 of 59 attempts. Inside the arc, they held their opponent to 42% shooting, with 15 makes on 35 tries.
From three-point range, Wofford allowed 12 threes on 24 attempts, a 50% shooting performance. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 13 times, where they hit 11, good for 84%. Wofford allowed 8 offensive rebounds.
Is a Home Win Possible for the Billikens?
Saint Louis Billikens Recent Game/Games
Saint Louis dropped to 5-4 on the season after a 81-77 loss to Illinois State on Sunday. The Billikens, who were -2.5 favorites, failed to cover the spread in the road loss.
After trailing 43-31 at halftime, Saint Louis made a push in the 2nd half, outscoring Illinois State 46-38. The total points for the game reached 158, surpassing the over/under line of 148.5.
Saint Louis put up 77 points in their last game, shooting 48.1% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 59.3%. They connected on 38.7% of their threes, going 12/31 from deep, and were nearly perfect from the free-throw line, hitting 13 of 14 attempts for a 92.9% rate.
Robbie Avila and Chase Walker were key contributors, each scoring 28 and 27 points, respectively. Avila hit 3 threes, while Walker was perfect from deep, going 2/2. Isaiah Swope also made an impact, knocking down 6 of 10 threes and finishing with 22 points.
Saint Louis struggled defensively, giving up 81 points while allowing their opponent to shoot 52% from the field. Inside the arc, they allowed 21 two-point baskets on 38 attempts, a 55% shooting percentage.
From three-point range, their opponent hit 8 of 17 shots, shooting 47%. Saint Louis also sent them to the free-throw line 21 times, where they made 15 free throws, a 71% success rate. The Billikens gave up 10 offensive rebounds in the game.