Utah Valley Wolverines vs Murray State Racers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/22/24
Looking to win big? The Wolverines and Racers face off at 8:00 ET on ESPN+. The Racers are hosting the game at CFSB Center in Murray, KY. The odds for this non-conference game currently have Murray State as the -7 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 144.5 points.
UTAH VALLEY WOLVERINES VS MURRAY STATE RACERS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Murray State Racers -7
This game will be played at CFSB Center at 8:00 ET on Friday, November 22nd.
WHY BET THE MURRAY STATE RACERS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-69 in favor of the Racers.
- Not only will Murray State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -7.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 144.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.
Can the Wolverines Grab a Win in Murray?
Utah Valley dropped a 77-71 decision to North Dakota on Thursday, November 14th. The Wolverines, who were -5.5 favorites going into the game, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.
After leading 34-33 at halftime, Utah Valley allowed 44 points in the 2nd half while scoring 37. The game’s total points ended at 148, exceeding the O/U line of 144.5.
Utah Valley’s offense put up 71 points in their last game, shooting 47.4% from the field. Their two-point shooting was a strong 59%, but they struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 4 of 18 attempts (22.2%).
Treysen Eaglestaff led the way with 31 points, connecting on 3 of 6 threes and shooting 58.8% overall. Ethan Potter was nearly perfect, hitting 10 of 11 shots, while Amar Kuljuhovic added 17 points on 6 of 7 shooting.
Utah Valley’s defense gave up 77 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 43% from the field. They allowed 21 two-point baskets on 42 attempts, a 50% conversion rate.
From beyond the arc, Utah Valley held their opponent to 27% shooting, with just 5 made threes on 18 attempts. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 28 times, where they made 20, or 71% of their attempts. Utah Valley allowed 15 offensive rebounds.
Does Murray State Stand a Chance at Home?
Murray State improved to 3-0 on the season with a 79-61 win over Maryland Eastern Shore on Wednesday, November 20th. Playing at home, the Racers were -25.5 point favorites but didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points ended at 140, falling short of the 149-point O/U line.
Murray State led 36-30 at halftime and pulled away in the 2nd half, outscoring the Hawks 43-31 after the break.
Murray State put up 79 points in their last game, shooting 46.3% from the field. They hit 60% of their two-point attempts, but struggled from beyond the arc, making just 29.2% of their threes.
Evan Johnson was a standout, hitting 3 of 5 threes and finishing with 23 points on 8 of 12 shooting. Nick Ellington was efficient as well, shooting 7 of 9 for 19 points, while AJ Ferguson hit 5 of 6 shots, including his only three-point attempt.
Even though Murray State gave up 61 points, they allowed the opposing team to shoot 46% from the field, with a strong 60% from two-point range (18/30). From beyond the arc, the opposition shot 29%, hitting 7 of their 24 three-point attempts.
At the free-throw line, the other team went 22/30, shooting 73%. Murray State also allowed 15 offensive rebounds in the game.