Queens (NC) Royals vs Stetson Hatters Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Stetson vs Queens (NC) NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Charlotte.

Stetson vs Queens (NC) Prediction

The Hatters and Royals are set to face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Royals will host the game at Curry Arena in Charlotte, NC. This Atlantic Sun conference matchup has an over/under of 155.5 points, and Queens (NC) is favored to win by -8.5 at home vs. Stetson.

Stetson vs. Queens (NC) Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Stetson Hatters at Queens (NC) Royals
Where: Charlotte at Curry Arena
Date: Thursday, January 2nd
Betting Odds QUEEN -8.5, STETSN +266 | QUEEN -363 O/U 155.5

Hatters Preview: Can the Hatters Pull Off a Win at Charlotte?

Stetson Hatters Recent Game/Games

Stetson dropped to 0-11 on the season after an 85-45 road loss to the Gators on Sunday, December 29th. Entering the game as +39 point underdogs, the Hatters not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.

After trailing 46-27 at halftime, Stetson managed just 18 points in the 2nd half while allowing 39. The game’s total points of 130 fell short of the 160.5 O/U line.

Hatters Offense Breakdown

Stetson's offense struggled mightily in their last game, scoring just 45 points on 26.5% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was a mere 29.4%, and they hit only 12.5% of their three-point attempts, going 3-for-24 from beyond the arc.

Alijah Martin and Will Richard were bright spots, with Martin scoring 18 points and Richard adding 17, shooting 72.7% from the field. Walter Clayton Jr. also contributed, hitting 80% of his shots and knocking down 2-of-3 from deep.

Hatters Team Defense

Stetson's defense struggled, giving up 85 points on 50% shooting. They allowed 35 made field goals on 69 attempts.

Inside the arc, the Hatters gave up 26 two-pointers on 44 attempts, a 59% success rate. From three, they allowed 9 made threes on 25 attempts, a 36% clip.

Royals Preview: Will Queens (NC) Make it Happen at Home?

Queens (NC) Royals Recent Game/Games

Queens (NC) fell to 5-6 on the season after an 80-62 road loss to Ole Miss on Saturday, December 21st. Despite being +27.5 point underdogs, the Royals managed to cover the spread.

Queens trailed 38-33 at halftime but were outscored 42-29 in the 2nd half. The total points for the game were 142, falling short of the 152-point over/under line.

Royals Offense Breakdown

In their latest game, Queens (NC) put up 62 points, shooting 45.1% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 54.9%. They connected on 35.5% of their three-point attempts, hitting 11 of 31 from deep, while shooting 60% on two-point attempts. At the free-throw line, they struggled, making just 5 of 11 for a 45.5% rate.

Sean Pedulla led the way with 25 points, shooting 64.3% overall, though he hit just 1 of 4 from three. Maban Jabriel added 15 points, knocking down 5 threes on 10 attempts, while Chris Ashby contributed 14 points, hitting 4 threes at a 36.4% rate.

Royals Team Defense

Queens (NC) gave up 80 points in this one, with their opponents shooting 47% from the field. They struggled to contain two-point shots, allowing a 63% success rate on 24/38 shooting.

From beyond the arc, Queens (NC) held their opponents to 25% shooting, as they hit 7 of 27 three-point attempts. They also sent them to the free-throw line 14 times, where they made 11 (78%). Queens (NC) allowed 8 offensive rebounds.

Hatters vs Royals Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Across their ten previous road games, Stetson has an ATS mark of 4-6. Their straight up record in these matchups was 2-8 while averaging 64 points per game.
In their last ten games at home, the Royals have a straight up record of 4-6 while going 5-5 vs. the spread. The team averaged 70 points per game in this stretch.
In their last five games as the betting underdog, the Hatters have a straight up record of 0-5 and an ATS mark of 1-4.
In their last five games as the betting favorite, the Royals have a strong straight up record of 5-0. In addition, their ATS record was 5-0 in these scenarios.