SIUE Cougars vs Green Bay Phoenix NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/19/24
Looking to win big? The Cougars and Phoenix face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Phoenix are hosting the game at Resch Center in Ashwaubenon, WI. The odds for this non-conference game currently have Green Bay as the -2 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 147.5 points.
SIUE COUGARS VS GREEN BAY PHOENIX BETTING PICK
The Pick: Green Bay Phoenix -2
This game will be played at Resch Center at 7:00 ET on Tuesday, November 19th.
WHY BET THE GREEN BAY PHOENIX:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-68 in favor of the Phoenix.
- Not only will Green Bay pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -2.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 147.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.
Do the Cougars Have a Shot at a Road Win?
SIUE Cougars Recent Game/Games
The Cougars picked up a 76-58 win over Canisius on Saturday, November 16th. Playing at home, SIUE entered the game as 5-point favorites and covered the spread.
SIUE led 43-27 at halftime and outscored Canisius 33-31 in the 2nd half. The total points for the game were 134, falling short of the 142.5 O/U line.
SIUE’s offense was clicking in their last game, as they shot 50% from the field, with an effective field goal percentage of 58.6%. They knocked down 45.5% of their threes, going 10-for-22 from beyond the arc, and hit 80% of their free throws, finishing 8-for-10 at the line. The Cougars also dished out 20 assists, with Ray’Sean Taylor leading the way with 7 dimes.
Brian Taylor II was nearly perfect, shooting 8-for-9 from the field and finishing with a team-high 23 points, along with 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Paul McMillan IV added 18 points on 7-for-12 shooting, while Desmond Polk hit 5 threes, finishing 5-for-10 from deep and contributing 15 points.
Despite giving up 58 points, the SIUE Cougars allowed their opponents to shoot 50% from the field, including 52% from two-point range with 19 made shots out of 36 attempts.
From beyond the arc, the Cougars’ defense allowed 10 threes on 22 attempts, a 45% shooting rate. They also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 10 times, where they converted 8 of those attempts.
Can the Phoenix Live Up to the Hype at Home?
Green Bay Phoenix Recent Game/Games
Green Bay fell to Providence 79-65 on Saturday, November 16th. The Phoenix were +15.5 point underdogs going into the game, but they managed to keep the final score closer than expected.
After a 36-36 tie at halftime, Green Bay struggled in the second half, scoring just 29 points while allowing 43. The game’s total points of 144 narrowly missed the over/under line of 144.5.
Green Bay’s offense put up 65 points in their last game, shooting 42.9% from the field. They hit 59.3% of their two-point attempts, but struggled from beyond the arc, connecting on just 27.6% of their threes.
Marcus Hall and Jayden Pierre led the way, with Hall scoring 19 points and Pierre adding 18, hitting 4 of 6 from deep. Anthony Roy had a tough night, shooting 28.6% overall and 23.1% from three-point range.
Green Bay’s defense gave up 79 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 43% from the field. They allowed 54% shooting from two-point range, as the other team hit 18 of their 33 attempts.
From beyond the arc, Green Bay held their opponent to 31% shooting, with 9 made threes on 29 attempts. The Phoenix also sent the other team to the line 28 times, where they converted 16 free throws, shooting 57%. Green Bay gave up 15 offensive rebounds.