North Carolina Central Eagles vs Radford Highlanders Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Radford vs North Carolina Central NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Durham.

Radford vs North Carolina Central Prediction

Looking to win big? The Highlanders and Eagles face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Eagles are hosting the game at McDougald-McLendon Arena in Durham, NC. In this non-conference matchup, Radford is favored by -3 against North Carolina Central. The over/under for the game is 140.5 points.

Radford vs. North Carolina Central Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Radford Highlanders at North Carolina Central Eagles
Where: Durham at McDougald-McLendon Arena
Date: Thursday, December 5th
Betting Odds RADF -3, RADF -153 | NCC +124 O/U 140.5

Highlanders Preview: Will Radford Live Up to Expectations on the Road?

Radford Highlanders Recent Game/Games

Radford improved to 6-2 on the season with a 79-70 road win over Saint Francis U on Sunday. The Highlanders, who were -6.5 favorites, covered the spread in the victory.

Radford led 44-31 at halftime but allowed 39 points in the 2nd half while scoring 35. The game’s total points of 149 exceeded the over/under line of 136.

Highlanders Offense Breakdown

Radford's offense put up 79 points in their last game, shooting 50% from the field and hitting 42.3% from three-point range, with 11 made threes. Their effective field goal percentage was 62.5%, and they connected on 80% of their free throws, going 20-for-25 from the line.

Brandon Maclin led the way, hitting 6 of 9 threes and finishing with 22 points. Truth Harris added 16 points, while Bobby Rosenberger III and Juan Cranford Jr. each contributed 15 points. Riley Parker chipped in 14 points and 7 rebounds, and Josiah Harris was efficient inside, shooting 75% and grabbing 8 boards.

Highlanders Team Defense

Radford's defense held their opponent to 70 points on 38% shooting from the field, as they went 24/62 overall. Inside the arc, they limited them to 39% shooting with a 13/33 performance.

From three-point range, Radford's defense gave up 11 threes on 29 attempts, a 37% clip. They also sent their opponent to the line 13 times, where they hit 11 free throws, good for 84%. Radford allowed 11 offensive rebounds.

Eagles Preview: Can North Carolina Central Secure a Home Victory?

North Carolina Central Eagles Recent Game/Games

The Eagles fell to 1-6 on the season after a 93-79 road loss to Georgia State on Friday, November 22nd. Entering the game as +4 point underdogs, they not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.

Trailing 43-38 at halftime, the Eagles allowed 50 points in the 2nd half while scoring 41. The game’s total points reached 172, surpassing the O/U line of 143.5.

Eagles Offense Breakdown

North Carolina Central put up 79 points in their last game, shooting 43.1% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 49.2%. They connected on 39.1% of their three-point attempts, hitting 9 of 23 from deep, and were impressive at the free-throw line, making 14 of 16 for 87.5%.

The Eagles dished out 18 assists and grabbed 14 offensive rebounds. Toneari Lane and Nick McMullen both shot 75% from the field, with McMullen adding 11 rebounds. Zarique Nutter was efficient as well, hitting 7 of 9 shots, while Po'Boigh King and Jelani Hamilton each knocked down 3 threes, shooting 60% from beyond the arc.

Eagles Team Defense

North Carolina Central struggled defensively, giving up 93 points on 70% shooting. The Eagles allowed 33 made field goals on 47 attempts.

Inside the arc, they gave up 24 baskets on 30 shots for 80%. From three-point range, their opponent hit 9 of 17 attempts, shooting 52%.

Highlanders vs Eagles Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Across their last five road contests, Radford has been good against the spread posting a mark of 4-1. Their overall mark in these games was 4-1, while averaging 70 points per game.
Across their last five home contests, North Carolina Central has a 3-1-1 record vs the spread. Their overall mark in these games was 1-4, while averaging 73 points per game.
Spanning across their last three games as the betting underdog, the Eagles have gone 2-1 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 1-2.
Radford has done well both straight up and vs the spread when favored to win the game, going 4-1 SU and 4-1 ATS in their last five games.