Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Bethune-Cookman vs North Dakota NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Cancun.
Bethune-Cookman vs North Dakota Prediction
Planning on watching today's Wildcats and Fighting Hawks game? Catch the action at Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya in Cancun, Mexico, as the Fighting Hawks hosts this showdown at 3:00 ET on FloH. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 143 points, with North Dakota being favored by -2.5 over Bethune-Cookman.
Bethune-Cookman vs. North Dakota Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NCAAB
- Teams: Bethune-Cookman Wildcats at North Dakota Fighting Hawks
- Where: Cancun at Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya
- Date: Tuesday, November 26th
- Betting Odds NDAK -2.5, BCOOK +105 | NDAK -129 O/U 143
Wildcats Preview: Can the Wildcats Pull Off a Win at Cancun?
Bethune-Cookman fell to Tulane 72-57 on Tuesday, November 19th. The Wildcats were +14 point underdogs going into the game and didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 129, falling short of the O/U line of 147.
Bethune-Cookman trailed 42-31 at halftime and scored 26 points in the 2nd half while allowing 30 points. The Wildcats couldn’t close the gap in the 2nd half and will look to bounce back in their next game.
Wildcats Offense Breakdown
Bethune-Cookman's offensive struggles were evident in their last game, as they managed just 57 points, shooting 30.6% from the field and 24% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was a mere 35.5%, and they hit 68.4% of their free throws, going 13-for-19 from the line.
Kaleb Banks and Brayon Freeman each scored 22 points, with Banks shooting 56.2% overall and adding 10 rebounds. Freeman contributed 4 assists, while Rowan Brumbaugh also dished out 10 assists, despite hitting just 1 of 8 from three-point range.
Wildcats Team Defense
Even with Bethune-Cookman giving up 72 points, their defense managed to hold the opposing team to 41% shooting from the field. They allowed 26 made field goals on 63 attempts.
From beyond the arc, the Wildcats gave up 9 threes on 28 attempts, a 32% shooting performance. They also sent the other team to the line 18 times, where they made 11 free throws.
Fighting Hawks Preview: Will the Fighting Hawks Win at Home?
North Dakota Fighting Hawks Recent Game/Games
North Dakota picked up a 77-73 road win over Loyola Marymount on Friday, November 22nd. The Fighting Hawks, who were +10.5 point underdogs, not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread.
North Dakota led 36-32 at halftime and matched Loyola Marymount’s 41 points in the 2nd half. The game’s total points reached 150, surpassing the O/U line of 146.
Fighting Hawks Offense Breakdown
Treysen Eaglestaff led the way with 23 points, shooting 50% from the field and hitting 3 of 5 from beyond the arc, as North Dakota put up 77 points in their last game. The Fighting Hawks connected on 44.8% of their shots overall, with an effective field goal percentage of 50.7%. They hit 36.8% from three-point range, going 7 for 19.
North Dakota also got 17 points from Caleb Stone-Carrawell, despite his struggles from deep, hitting just 1 of 7 three-point attempts. Alex Merkviladze and Mier Panoam each added 16 points, with Merkviladze also grabbing 8 rebounds and dishing out 4 assists. The Fighting Hawks pulled down 14 offensive rebounds and finished with 13 assists as a team.
Fighting Hawks Team Defense
North Dakota's defense held their opponent to 73 points, with a strong effort from the field. They allowed just 35% shooting overall, with the opposing team hitting 25 of their 71 attempts.
From beyond the arc, North Dakota limited their opponent to 8 made threes on 31 attempts, a 25% shooting performance. They also sent the other team to the line 22 times, where they converted 15 free throws.
Wildcats vs Fighting Hawks Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- Although Bethune-Cookman has a straight up record of 3-7 in their last ten road games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 4-6. The team averaged 65 points per game in these games.
- Across the Fighting Hawks last ten home games, the team averaged 74 points per game while allowing 73. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 7-3, while going 6-4 straight-up.
- In their last three games as the betting underdog, the Wildcats have a straight up record of 0-3 and an ATS mark of 1-2.
- In their last five contests as the favorite, North Dakota has a poor record vs the spread going 2-3. But, they still put together a straight up mark of 3-2.
Bethune-Cookman vs North Dakota Prediction & Free Pick
- KnupSports.com Free Betting Prediction: North Dakota -2.5 Be sure to check out our other NCAA Basketball betting previews for this week. KnupSports.com also updates their sports betting picks page daily with plays across all sports.