Incarnate Word Cardinals vs Bethune-Cookman Wildcats Betting Pick & Prediction 12/1/23

Looking to win big? The Cardinals and Wildcats face off at 7:00 ET on YT. The Wildcats are hosting the game at Moore Gymnasium in Daytona Beach, FL. The Cardinals are favored in this non-conference showdown. The game’s over/under is currently at 148.5 points.

INCARNATE WORD CARDINALS VS BETHUNE-COOKMAN WILDCATS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Bethune-Cookman Wildcats +1.5

This game will be played at Moore Gymnasium at 7:00 ET on Friday, December 1st.

WHY BET THE BETHUNE-COOKMAN WILDCATS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-67 in favor of the Wildcats.
• Not only will Bethune-Cookman pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +1.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 148.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 143 points.

Will Incarnate Word Live Up to Expectations on the Road?

Today, Incarnate Word will face off against Bethune-Cookman in their 8th game of the season. So far this year, Incarnate Word has a 3-4 record. In their previous ten road games, including last year, Incarnate Word has a 2-8 record. Up to this point, Incarnate Word has been solid vs. the spread, sitting above .500 at 3-2-1. Specifically, in their last five games, they have a 3-1 ATS record.

So far, Incarnate Word’s games have averaged 152.7 points per game with the average over/under line being 147 points. Over the course of the last five games, the Cardinals’ games have averaged 156 points per game, along with an over/under record of 2-2.

Compared to their season average of 77.6 points per game, Incarnate Word struggled in their previous game. Against Jacksonville State, the Cardinals scored 65 points while finishing with a field goal percentage of 45.1%. Sky Wicks is the current leading scorer for the team, with an average of 20.1 as they approach today’s matchup. In addition, Josiah Hammons brings a PPG average of 14 into the game.

So far, the Cardinals’ defense is ranked 190th in the country at 77.1 points per contest. Against Jacksonville State, the Cardinals’ defense gave up 67 points and did a good job not fouling. For the game, Jacksonville State only made 6 free-throws.

Can the Wildcats Please their Home Crowd?

Bethune-Cookman will be facing Incarnate Word in their 8th game of the season. So far, they have a 3-4 record. In their last ten home games, including those from last year, Bethune-Cookman has gone 3-7. Bethune-Cookman’s ATS record is currently standing at 1-4, meaning they are below .500. However, in their last five games, the team has gone 2-1 vs. the spread.

Bethune-Cookman’s games have, on average, featured 138.6 points per game leading to an over/under record of 2-3-0. Their average over/under line is currently 142.2 points so far. The Wildcats’ have recorded an over/under record of 1-1 in their last three games, with their games averaging 151 points per game.

In contrast to their season average of 76.1 points per game, the Bethune-Cookman had a below average performance. They scored 48 points against Longwood and had a field goal percentage of 33.3%. The team’s scoring leader is Zion Harmon, who holds an average of 14.6 as they head into today’s matchup. Additionally, Jakobi Heady is averaging 14.1 points per game this season.

So far, the Wildcats’ defense is ranked 99th in the country at 69.4 points per contest. In terms of field goal percentage allowed, Bethune-Cookman’s defense has allowed opponents to shoot 43.2% from the field, including a three-point shooting percentage allowed of 36.7% this season.