Yale Bulldogs vs Stony Brook Seawolves NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/20/24
Looking to win big? The Bulldogs and Seawolves face off at 6:31 ET on FloC. The Seawolves are hosting the game at Stony Brook Arena in Stony Brook, NY. Yale is favored by -10 in this non-conference showdown. The game’s over/under is currently at 143.5 points.
YALE BULLDOGS VS STONY BROOK SEAWOLVES BETTING PICK
The Pick: Stony Brook Seawolves +10
This game will be played at Stony Brook Arena at 6:31 ET on Wednesday, November 20th.
WHY BET THE STONY BROOK SEAWOLVES:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-67 in favor of the Seawolves.
- Not only will Stony Brook pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +10.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 143.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 145 points.
Will Yale Win on the Road?
Yale’s recent game against Minnesota on Saturday saw them fall 59-56 on the road. Despite being +4.5 point underdogs, the Bulldogs kept it close and covered the spread. The total points for the game were 115, well below the 138.5 O/U line.
Yale took a 29-19 lead into halftime, but struggled defensively in the second half, allowing 40 points while scoring 27. The Bulldogs will need to tighten up their defense to close out games moving forward.
Yale’s offense put up 56 points in their last game, shooting 44.4% from the field. They were effective from beyond the arc, hitting 50% of their threes (7/14), with an effective field goal percentage of 53.3%.
John Poulakidas connected on 4 of 7 threes, finishing with 21 points, while Dawson Garcia added 24 points, hitting 2 of 4 from deep. Yale also grabbed 10 offensive rebounds and dished out 15 assists.
Yale’s defense held strong, limiting their opponent to just 59 points on 36% shooting from the field. The Bulldogs were particularly effective in guarding the perimeter, where they allowed just 3 three-pointers on 17 attempts, a 17% success rate.
Inside the arc, Yale’s defense gave up 17 two-point baskets on 38 attempts, a 44% shooting rate. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 26 times, where they converted 16 of those attempts for 61%.
Will the Seawolves Make it Happen at Home?
Stony Brook Seawolves Recent Game/Games
Stony Brook suffered a tough 94-56 loss to George Mason on Monday, November 11th. The Seawolves were +16 point underdogs going into the game and failed to cover the spread.
After trailing 46-27 at halftime, Stony Brook allowed 48 points in the 2nd half while scoring 29. The total points for the game ended at 150, surpassing the O/U line of 143.
Stony Brook struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 31.1% from the field and 18.5% from three-point range, finishing with 56 points. Their effective field goal percentage was 36.1%, and they managed 9 assists as a team.
Darius Maddox led the way with 20 points, shooting 62.5% overall and 40% from deep. Giovanni Emejuru was nearly perfect, hitting 7 of 8 shots for 17 points and grabbing 8 rebounds.
Stony Brook struggled defensively, giving up 94 points on 54% shooting. The Seawolves allowed their opponent to hit 65% of their two-point attempts, going 21/32 from inside the arc.
From three-point range, Stony Brook’s defense allowed 11 threes on 27 attempts, a 40% shooting rate. They also sent their opponent to the line 24 times, where they converted 19 free throws, 79%.