Brown Bears vs Bryant Bulldogs NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/6/24
Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Bears versus the Bulldogs? Tip off is at at 6:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Chace Athletic Center in Smithfield, RI. The over/under for this game is set at 152.5 points, and Bryant is favored by -4.5 against Brown in a non-conference matchup.
BROWN BEARS VS BRYANT BULLDOGS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Bryant Bulldogs -4.5
This game will be played at Chace Athletic Center at 6:00 ET on Friday, December 6th.
WHY BET THE BRYANT BULLDOGS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-70 in favor of the Bulldogs.
- Not only will Bryant pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -4.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 152.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.
Will the Bears Win in Smithfield?
Brown Bears Recent Game/Games
Brown improved to 5-3 on the season with a 60-53 road win over Vermont on Tuesday. The Bears entered the game as +5.5 underdogs but not only pulled off the upset, they also covered the spread.
Brown led 31-28 at halftime and continued to play solid defense in the second half, holding Vermont to 25 points while scoring 29 of their own. The game’s total points of 113 fell well short of the 134.5 O/U line.
In their latest game, the Brown Bears managed just 60 points, shooting 41.4% from the field and 33.3% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 48.3%, and they connected on 71.4% of their free throws, going 5-for-7 from the line.
Kino Lilly Jr. led the way with 23 points, hitting 4-of-8 from three-point range. Landon Lewis added 19 points and 10 rebounds, shooting 69.2% overall. The Bears grabbed 12 offensive rebounds and dished out 10 assists as a team.
Brown’s defense was solid, holding their opponent to just 53 points on 37% shooting from the field. They limited damage from beyond the arc, where their opponent shot only 23%, making 5 of 21 attempts.
Inside the arc, Brown’s defense allowed 45% shooting, with their opponent hitting 17 of 37 two-point shots. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line just 6 times, where they made 4 free throws.
Can Bryant Deliver Being Favored at Home?
Bryant Bulldogs Recent Game
The Bulldogs improved to 4-4 on the season with a 78-73 road win over Drexel on Monday. Entering the game as +1.5 point underdogs, Bryant not only pulled off the win but also covered the spread.
Bryant led 37-32 at halftime and both teams scored 41 points in the 2nd half. The total points for the game hit 151, going over the pre-game O/U line of 148.5.
In their latest game, the Bulldogs put up 78 points, shooting 44.3% from the field and 23.5% from beyond the arc, hitting just 4 of 17 threes. Their effective field goal percentage was 47.5%, and they connected on 64.5% of their free throws, going 20 for 31.
Rafael Pinzon and Yame Butler both shot 64.7%, with Pinzon hitting 4 of 6 threes and Butler making 5 of 6. Earl Timberlake contributed 12 rebounds and 4 assists, while Kobe MaGee added 7 boards and 4 threes, shooting 44.4% from deep.
Despite giving up 73 points, Bryant’s defense held their opponent to 39% shooting from the field, as they went 27/68 overall. Inside the arc, they allowed 40% shooting, with the other team making 16 of their 40 two-point attempts.
From three-point range, Bryant’s opponent shot 39%, hitting 11 of 28 attempts. The Bulldogs also sent them to the free-throw line 14 times, where they converted 8 for 57%. Bryant gave up 15 offensive rebounds in the game.