Citadel Bulldogs vs North Carolina A&T Aggies Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our North Carolina A&T vs Citadel NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Charleston.

North Carolina A&T vs Citadel Prediction

Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Aggies and Bulldogs. The game is starting at 2:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Bulldogs at McAlister Field House in Charleston, SC. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 146 points, and Citadel is favored by -3.5 at home against North Carolina A&T.

North Carolina A&T vs. Citadel Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: North Carolina A&T Aggies at Citadel Bulldogs
Where: Charleston at McAlister Field House
Date: Sunday, November 17th
Betting Odds CITA -3.5, NCAT +156 | CITA -191 O/U 146

Aggies Preview: Can North Carolina A&T Pull Out the Win as Road Underdogs?

North Carolina A&T dropped their recent game to George Washington, 85-80, on Tuesday, November 12th. The Aggies, who were +15.5 point underdogs, managed to cover the spread in the loss.

After trailing 44-33 at halftime, A&T put up a strong fight in the 2nd half, outscoring George Washington 47-41. The total points for the game ended at 165, surpassing the O/U line of 156.5.

Aggies Offense Breakdown

North Carolina A&T's offense put up 80 points in their last game, shooting 50% from the field and 40% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 56.2%, and they hit 8 of 10 free throws.

Landon Glasper led the way with 22 points, shooting 66.7% overall and 80% from three. Ryan Forrest added 21 points, despite shooting just 38.1% from the field and 28.6% from deep.

Aggies Team Defense

North Carolina A&T's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 85 points on 47% shooting from the field. They allowed their opponent to connect on 60% of their two-point attempts, with 24 makes on 40 tries.

From beyond the arc, the Aggies held their opponent to 28% shooting, as they hit 7 of 25 three-point attempts. North Carolina A&T also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 18 times, where they converted 16 of those attempts.

Bulldogs Preview: Pressure Builds for Citadel as Home Favorites

Citadel Bulldogs Recent Game/Games

The Citadel Bulldogs picked up a win on Monday, November 11th, defeating the Stetson Hatters 74-52 at home. The Bulldogs were favored by 3 points going into the game and covered the spread with the victory. The total points for the game were 126, which fell short of the over/under line set at 145.5.

Citadel took control early, leading 34-22 at halftime. They continued to play well in the second half, scoring 40 points while holding Stetson to 30.

Bulldogs Offense Breakdown

Keynan Davis led the way with 18 points, hitting 4 of 9 from beyond the arc, while Brody Fox added 13 points, going 5 of 9 from the field and perfect from deep. The Bulldogs shot 43.3% overall, with a 33.3% mark from three-point range.

The Citadel's effective field goal percentage was 50.7%, and they connected on 50% of their two-point attempts. They also grabbed 15 offensive rebounds and dished out 16 assists in the game.

Bulldogs Team Defense

Despite giving up 52 points, the Citadel Bulldogs allowed their opponent to shoot 43% from the field, with 29 made baskets on 67 attempts. Inside the arc, their defense allowed 20 two-point field goals on 40 attempts, a 50% shooting rate.

From three-point range, the Bulldogs gave up 9 made threes on 27 attempts, a 33% shooting percentage. Their opponent also went to the free-throw line 10 times, making 7 of those attempts for a 70% success rate. Citadel also allowed 15 offensive rebounds in the game.

Aggies vs Bulldogs Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

In their last five road games, North Carolina A&T has averaged 67 points per game while allowing 78. The team's record in this stretch was 0-5 while going 3-2.
Although Citadel has a straight up record of 0-5 in their last five home games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 2-3. The team averaged 71 points per game in these games.
Spanning across their last five games as the betting underdog, the Aggies have gone 3-2 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 0-5.
As the betting favorite, the Bulldogs have an ATS mark of just 6-4 in their last ten games. Citadel posted a straight up mark of 7-3 in these matchups.