Prairie View A&M Panthers vs Fresno State Bulldogs NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/20/24
Betting on today’s Panthers and Bulldogs game? Catch the action at Save Mart Center in Fresno, CA, as the Bulldogs hosts this showdown at 10:00 ET on MWN. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 157 points, and Fresno State is favored by -13.5 vs. Prairie View A&M.
PRAIRIE VIEW A&M PANTHERS VS FRESNO STATE BULLDOGS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Prairie View A&M Panthers +13.5
This game will be played at Save Mart Center at 10:00 ET on Wednesday, November 20th.
WHY BET THE PRAIRIE VIEW A&M PANTHERS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-70 in favor of the Bulldogs.
- Even though we have Fresno State winning straight-up, we like Prairie View A&M at +13.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 157 points, and we like the under with a projected 148 points.
Will the Panthers Defense Show Up on the Road?
Prairie View A&M Panthers Recent Game/Games
Prairie View A&M’s season continued with a 110-69 loss to SMU on Monday, November 18th. The Panthers were heavy underdogs at +31.5 going into the game and did not cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 179, exceeding the O/U line of 161.
After trailing 51-46 at halftime, Prairie View A&M’s offense struggled in the second half, scoring just 23 points while allowing 59 points to SMU.
Prairie View A&M struggled from the field in their last game, shooting just 32.4% overall and 19.4% from three-point range, hitting 6 of 31 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 36.6%, but they did manage to connect on 73.9% of their free throws, going 17 for 23.
Tanahj Pettway led the team with 20 points, while Chuck Harris and Matt Cross each added 17. Cross also grabbed 12 rebounds, and Harris contributed 5 assists. The Panthers pulled down 15 offensive rebounds and finished with 14 assists as a team.
Prairie View A&M’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 110 points on 50% shooting from the field. They allowed 37 made field goals on 74 attempts.
The Panthers gave up 25 two-point baskets on 49 attempts (51%) and 12 threes on 25 attempts (48%). They also sent the opposing team to the line 31 times, where they made 24 free throws (77%).
Is A Home Victory Likely for Favored Fresno State?
Fresno State Bulldogs Recent Game/Games
Fresno State dropped a 74-56 decision to the Roadrunners on Saturday, November 16th. The Bulldogs were +1 underdogs going in and didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points of 130 fell short of the O/U line of 150.
Fresno State trailed 38-33 at halftime but struggled in the 2nd half, scoring just 23 points while allowing 36.
Fresno State’s offense struggled in their last game, scoring just 56 points with a field goal percentage of 37.5%. Their effective field goal percentage was 39.3%, and they hit only 2 of 16 three-point attempts, shooting 12.5% from beyond the arc. The Bulldogs also connected on 63.2% of their free throws, going 12 for 19 from the line.
Corey Stephenson led the way with 17 points and 9 rebounds, shooting 53.8% from the field. Jemel Jones added 13 points in just 12 minutes, despite missing all 4 of his three-point attempts. Fresno State finished with only 5 assists and 7 offensive rebounds in the game.
Fresno State’s defense gave up 74 points in their last game, with their opponent shooting 46% from the field, hitting 30 of 65 shots. Inside the arc, they allowed 24 of 49 shots to fall, a 49% clip.
From three-point range, Fresno State’s opponent shot 37%, making 6 of 16 attempts. Fresno State also sent them to the line 20 times, where they converted 10 free throws. On the boards, Fresno State gave up 19 offensive rebounds.