IU Indy Jaguars vs Coastal Carolina Chanticleers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/22/24
Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Jaguars versus the Chanticleers? Tip off is at at 5:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Alabama A&M Event Center in Huntsville, AL. The odds for this non-conference game currently have Coastal Carolina as the -2.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 139 points.
IU INDY JAGUARS VS COASTAL CAROLINA CHANTICLEERS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Coastal Carolina Chanticleers -2.5
This game will be played at Alabama A&M Event Center at 5:00 ET on Friday, November 22nd.
WHY BET THE COASTAL CAROLINA CHANTICLEERS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 81-67 in favor of the Chanticleers.
- Not only will Coastal Carolina pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -2.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 139 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.
Can the Jaguars Grab a Win in Huntsville?
The Jaguars faced a tough road matchup against Iowa State on Monday, losing 87-52. Entering the game as +34.5 point underdogs, they not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game ended at 139, just under the O/U line of 145.
Trailing 49-29 at the half, the Jaguars struggled to find their footing in the 2nd half, scoring only 23 points while allowing 38. It was a challenging outing for IU Indy, who will look to regroup after this loss.
In their latest game, the Jaguars managed just 52 points, shooting 34.6% from the field and 32.1% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 42.3%, and they hit 77.8% of their free throws, going 7-for-9 from the line.
Offensively, they recorded 9 assists and 6 offensive rebounds. Curtis Jones led the way with 20 points, hitting 4 threes, while Tamin Lipsey added 17 points and 3 assists. Joshua Jefferson was perfect from the field, going 7-for-7 with 10 rebounds and 4 assists.
IU Indy Jaguars struggled defensively, giving up 87 points on 50% shooting from the field. They allowed 64% shooting on two-point attempts, with the opposing team hitting 24 of 37 shots.
From beyond the arc, the Jaguars held their opponent to 28% shooting, as they went 7/25 from three-point range. IU Indy also sent the other team to the line 24 times, where they converted 18 free throws for 75%. The Jaguars gave up 11 offensive rebounds.
Will the Chanticleers Make it Happen at Home?
Coastal Carolina’s season continued with a 71-53 home loss to Jacksonville State on Sunday, November 17th. The Chanticleers entered the game as +2.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 124, falling short of the 133.5 O/U line.
Coastal Carolina struggled early, trailing 38-21 at halftime. Although they scored 32 points in the 2nd half, they couldn’t close the gap, allowing 33 points from Jacksonville State after the break.
Coastal Carolina struggled offensively in their last game, scoring just 53 points with a field goal percentage of 35.8%. They hit 34.8% from three-point range, connecting on 8 of 23 attempts, and managed only 7 of 14 from the free-throw line.
Jaron Pierre Jr. was a bright spot, scoring 31 points on 11 of 19 shooting, including 2 of 4 from beyond the arc. Koree Cotton added 13 points, hitting 5 of 8 shots, while Noah Amenhauser and Denzel Hines each contributed 11 points and 8 rebounds.
Despite giving up 71 points, Coastal Carolina’s defense held their opponent to just 35% shooting from the field, with 19 made baskets on 53 attempts. Inside the arc, they limited their opponent to 11/30 shooting, or 36%.
From three-point range, Coastal Carolina allowed 8 made threes on 23 attempts, a 34% shooting rate. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 14 times, where they made 7, shooting 50%. Coastal Carolina gave up 6 offensive rebounds.