Betting on today’s Hatters and Bearcats game? Catch the action at Fifth Third Arena in Cincinnati, OH, as the Bearcats hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 149 points, and the Bearcats are favored to win at home vs. the Hatters.

STETSON HATTERS VS CINCINNATI BEARCATS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Stetson Hatters +18.5

This game will be played at Fifth Third Arena at 7:00 ET on Friday, December 22nd.

WHY BET THE STETSON HATTERS:

  • We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-68 in favor of the Bearcats.
  • Even though we have Cincinnati winning straight-up, we like Stetson at +18.5.
  • The over/under is currently sitting at 149 points, and we like the under with a projected 143 points.

Can the Stetson Offense Score Enough on the Road?

Stetson comes into this game with a 7-5 overall record after beating FIU 80-68. In their previous ten road games, which includes last year, Stetson went 4-6. As Stetson prepares to face Cincinnati, their ATS record stands at 5-4. However, in their last five games, the team has gone 1-3 vs. the spread.

Stetson comes in with an over/under record of 3-5-1 through 12 games, with their games averaging a combined 144.2 points per game so far. The Hatters’ have recorded an over/under record of 1-1 in their last three games, with their games averaging 160 points per game.

In their recent matchup, the Stetson offense ended with 80 points against FIU. They finished with an overall field goal percentage of 45.3% and made 14 threes. In terms of offense, the Hatters have a season-long field goal percentage of 47%, putting them 182nd in the NCAA. Regarding three-pointers, they are ranked 98th in percentage and 24th in three-pointers made.

Stetson’s defense has been playing well, ranking 35th nationally, with 63.2 points allowed per game. In their previous game vs. FIU, the Golden Panthers finished with a field goal percentage of 33% and a total of 68 points vs. Stetson.

Can The Bearcats Secure a Home Victory?

Cincinnati, who currently has a 9-2 overall record, will be playing their 12th game of the season. In away games, the Bearcats have a 1-2 record, while they are undefeated at home with a 5-0 record. Cincinnati’s ATS record is sitting below .500 at 3-5. In their last ten games, Cincinnati has gone 2-3 vs. the spread.

Cincinnati comes in with an over/under record of 6-2-0 through 11 games, with their games averaging a combined 152.2 points per game so far. Looking at the Bearcats’ last three games, their over/under record is 1-2 with their games averaging 133 points per game.

The Cincinnati offense is coming off a game in which they scored 68 points vs. Dayton. Overall their field goal percentage was 37% while connecting on 6 threes. Leading Cincinnati in scoring vs. Dayton was Simas Lukosius with his 14 points. Day Day Thomas also added 12 points for the Bearcats.

At this time, the Bearcats’ defense is positioned 22nd in the country, permitting 61.9 points per game. In their previous game vs. Dayton, the Flyers finished with a field goal percentage of 46% and a total of 82 points vs. Cincinnati.