Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Hampton vs Boise State NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in George Town.
Hampton vs Boise State Prediction
Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Pirates versus the Broncos? Tip off is at at 11:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on FloC. The game will be played at John Gray Gymnasium in George Town, Cayman Islands. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 140.5 points, with Boise State being favored by -23.5 over Hampton.
Hampton vs. Boise State Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NCAAB
- Teams: Hampton Pirates at Boise State Broncos
- Where: George Town at John Gray Gymnasium
- Date: Sunday, November 24th
- Betting Odds BOISE -23.5, HAMP +1800 | BOISE -7250 O/U 140.5
Pirates Preview: Will the Pirates Exceed Expectations on the Road?
Hampton Pirates Recent Game/Games
Hampton picked up a 78-68 road win over UMBC on Tuesday, November 19th. The Pirates entered the game as +7 point underdogs but not only pulled off the upset, they also covered the spread.
Hampton led 40-36 at halftime and continued their strong play in the 2nd half, outscoring UMBC 38-32. The total points for the game were 146, just under the O/U line of 146.5.
Pirates Offense Breakdown
Hampton's offense was clicking in their last game, shooting 50% from the field and 44.4% from beyond the arc, with an effective field goal percentage of 57.7%. They also hit 81.8% of their free throws, going 18-for-22 from the line.
George Beale Jr. led the way with 23 points, hitting 3-of-5 from deep, while Marcus Banks Jr. added 21 points, connecting on 5-of-10 from three. Noah Farrakhan and Josh Odunowo both shot 7-of-9 from the field, with Farrakhan going 3-for-3 from downtown.
Pirates Team Defense
Hampton's defense gave up 68 points in their last game, allowing the opposing team to shoot 48% from the field. Inside the arc, the Pirates struggled, with the other team hitting 58% of their two-point attempts (18/31).
From three-point range, Hampton's opponents shot 34%, making 8 of 23 attempts. The Pirates also sent them to the free-throw line 12 times, where they converted 8 shots (66%). Hampton limited second-chance opportunities, giving up just 5 offensive rebounds.
Broncos Preview: Will Boise State Live Up to Expectations at Home?
Boise State improved to 3-1 on the season with an 84-71 win over Clemson on Sunday, November 17th. The Broncos were -4 favorites going into the game and covered the spread with the victory. The total points for the game reached 155, surpassing the O/U line of 144.5.
Boise State led 36-35 at halftime but pulled away in the 2nd half, outscoring Clemson 48-36. The Broncos' strong 2nd half on both ends of the floor was key to their win.
Broncos Offense Breakdown
Boise State's offense put up 84 points in their latest game, with Chase Hunter leading the way, scoring 30 points and dishing out 6 assists. Hunter shot 57.1% from the field and hit 4 of 8 from beyond the arc. Tyson Degenhart added 20 points and 11 rebounds, shooting 70% overall.
The Broncos shot 45.5% from the field, with an effective field goal percentage of 50.9%. They struggled from three-point range, hitting just 29.2% (7/24), but excelled at the free-throw line, connecting on 27 of 30 attempts (90%). Boise State also grabbed 11 offensive rebounds and finished with 14 assists as a team.
Broncos Team Defense
Boise State's defense gave up 71 points, with their opponent shooting 45% from the field. They allowed 18 two-point field goals on 31 attempts, a 58% shooting rate.
From beyond the arc, Boise State's defense held their opponent to 29% shooting, as they made 7 of 24 three-point attempts. Their opponent also shot 90% from the free-throw line, hitting 27 of 30.
Pirates vs Broncos Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- Across their last three road contests, Hampton has a 2-1 record vs the spread. Their overall mark in these games was 1-2, while averaging 61 points per game.
- The Broncos are 2-1 ATS in their last three home games and 2-1 straight-up.
- Going back to their previous three games as the underdog, Hampton has an ATS mark of 2-1 while going 1-2 straight up.
- Going back to their last ten games as the favorite, the Broncos have a straight up record of 8-2. But, their mark vs the spread was just 8-2.
Hampton vs Boise State Prediction & Free Pick
- KnupSports.com Free Betting Prediction: Hampton +23.5 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.