Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Milwaukee vs Southern Miss NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Hattiesburg.
Milwaukee vs Southern Miss Prediction
Looking to win big? The Panthers and Golden Eagles face off at 2:00 ET on ESPN+. The Golden Eagles are hosting the game at Reed Green Coliseum in Hattiesburg, MS. In this non-conference matchup, Milwaukee is favored by -1.5 against Southern Miss. The over/under for the game is 157.5 points.
Milwaukee vs. Southern Miss Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NCAAB
- Teams: Milwaukee Panthers at Southern Miss Golden Eagles
- Where: Hattiesburg at Reed Green Coliseum
- Date: Saturday, November 30th
- Betting Odds WBD -1.5, WBD -132 | SOUMIS +110 O/U 157.5
Panthers Preview: Will the Panthers Make it Happen on the Road?
Milwaukee Panthers Recent Game/Games
Milwaukee dropped to 2-4 on the season after an 84-76 road loss to UCF on Wednesday. The Panthers entered the game as +13 point underdogs, but managed to keep the game closer than expected.
Milwaukee trailed 43-40 at halftime and were outscored 41-36 in the 2nd half. The total points for the game ended at 160, surpassing the pre-game O/U line of 154.5.
Panthers Offense Breakdown
Darius Johnson's hot hand from beyond the arc was a key factor in Milwaukee's 76-point performance, as he hit 8 of 10 threes and finished with a game-high 28 points. The Panthers shot 36.4% from deep as a team, connecting on 8 of 22 attempts.
Milwaukee's overall field goal percentage was 46.2%, with an effective field goal percentage of 52.3%. They also grabbed 14 offensive rebounds and dished out 14 assists in the win.
Panthers Team Defense
Milwaukee's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 84 points on 47% shooting from the field. They allowed the opposing team to hit 48% of their two-point attempts, with 19 makes on 39 tries.
From beyond the arc, Milwaukee's opponents shot 45%, connecting on 11 of 24 three-point attempts. They also sent them to the free-throw line 16 times, where they converted 13 for 81%. The Panthers gave up 7 offensive rebounds.
Golden Eagles Preview: Can Southern Miss Lock in a Home Win?
Southern Miss Golden Eagles Recent Game/Games
Southern Miss dropped to 1-2 on the season after an 82-74 loss to Abilene Christian on Monday. The Golden Eagles were +3.5 point underdogs going into the game, and they failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 156, surpassing the O/U line of 149.5.
Southern Miss trailed 49-40 at halftime and couldn’t make up the difference in the second half, scoring 34 points while allowing 33.
Golden Eagles Offense Breakdown
Southern Miss put up 74 points in their latest game, shooting 46.9% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 57.1%, thanks in large part to their 56.2% shooting from beyond the arc, hitting 9 of 16 attempts.
At the free-throw line, they struggled, connecting on just 59.4% of their 32 attempts. Neftali Alvarez led the way with 21 points and 5 assists, while Bradyn Hubbard contributed 16 points and 8 rebounds, hitting both of his three-point attempts.
Golden Eagles Team Defense
Southern Miss gave up 82 points in their last game, allowing their opponents to shoot 51% from the field. The Golden Eagles struggled to defend inside, where they allowed 21 of 38 two-point attempts to fall, a 55% shooting rate.
On the perimeter, Southern Miss held their opponents to just 3 made threes on 9 attempts, a 33% shooting percentage. However, they sent the other team to the free-throw line 40 times, where they converted 31 of those attempts, a 77% success rate. Southern Miss also gave up 12 offensive rebounds.
Panthers vs Golden Eagles Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- In their last ten games away from home, the Panthers have a straight up record of 5-5 while going 5-5 vs. the spread. The team averaged 74 points per game in this stretch.
- Although Southern Miss has a straight up record of 1-9 in their last ten home games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 2-8. The team averaged 69 points per game in these games.
- Going back to their previous three games as the underdog, Southern Miss has an ATS mark of 0-3 while going 0-3 straight up.
- Going back to their previous ten games as the favorite, Milwaukee has an ATS mark of 5-5 while going 9-1 straight up.
Milwaukee vs Southern Miss Prediction & Free Pick
- KnupSports.com Free Betting Prediction: Southern Miss +1.5 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.