Seattle Redhawks vs Western Kentucky Hilltoppers Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Seattle vs Western Kentucky NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Bowling Green.

Seattle vs Western Kentucky Prediction

Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Redhawks and Hilltoppers. The game is starting at 8:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Hilltoppers at E. A. Diddle Arena in Bowling Green, KY. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this game is set at 149.5 points, and Western Kentucky is favored by -7 against Seattle in a non-conference matchup.

Seattle vs. Western Kentucky Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Seattle Redhawks at Western Kentucky Hilltoppers
Where: Bowling Green at E. A. Diddle Arena
Date: Tuesday, December 17th
Betting Odds WKENT -7, SEA +247 | WKENT -337 O/U 149.5

Redhawks Preview: Will Seattle Come Through as Road Underdogs?

Seattle's season continues to be a struggle, as they fell to 2-6 after an 88-72 loss to UTEP on Saturday. The Redhawks, who were +3.5 underdogs, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 160 exceeded the O/U line of 133.5.

Seattle found themselves in a deep hole early, trailing 48-23 at halftime. They showed some fight in the second half, outscoring UTEP 49-40, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the early deficit.

Redhawks Offense Breakdown

Seattle's offense put up 72 points in their last game, shooting 44.9% from the field and 43.5% from three-point range, hitting 10 of 23 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 55.1%, and they connected on 72% of their free throws, going 18 for 25.

Ahamad Bynum led the way with 19 points, shooting 7 of 9 from the field and 2 of 2 from beyond the arc. Otis Frazier III and Paris Dawson each added 18 points, with Frazier dishing out 5 assists. Seattle recorded 15 assists as a team and grabbed 10 offensive rebounds.

Redhawks Team Defense

Seattle's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 88 points on 56% shooting from the field. They allowed 62% shooting on two-point attempts, with the opposing team hitting 25 of 40 shots inside the arc.

From three-point range, Seattle's opponents shot 41%, making 7 of 17 attempts. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 19 times, where they converted 17 free throws for 89%.

Hilltoppers Preview: Can the Hilltoppers Offense Score Enough at Home?

Western Kentucky improved to 6-3 on the season with an 81-76 home win over Murray State on Saturday. The Hilltoppers were favored by 5.5 points but didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points of 157 exceeded the over/under line of 148.5.

After trailing 39-33 at halftime, Western Kentucky clamped down defensively, allowing just 28 points in the second half while scoring 34 of their own to secure the win.

Hilltoppers Offense Breakdown

Western Kentucky put up 81 points in their last game, shooting just 38% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 42.3%. They struggled from beyond the arc, hitting only 6 of 25 attempts (24%), but were strong at the free-throw line, converting 21 of 25 (84%).

Don McHenry led the way with 29 points, shooting 4 of 10 from three-point range. JaCobi Wood added 22 points, connecting on 5 of 10 from deep and dishing out 6 assists. Babacar Faye contributed 17 points and 9 rebounds, while Nick Ellington was efficient, shooting 6 of 9 from the field for 15 points.

Hilltoppers Team Defense

Western Kentucky's defense gave up 76 points in their last game, allowing the opposition to shoot 38% from the field on 27 of 71 attempts. They held their opponent to 45% shooting inside the arc, with 21 made two-point shots on 46 attempts.

From beyond the arc, Western Kentucky limited their opponent to 24% shooting, as they made just 6 of 25 three-point attempts. However, they sent the opposition to the free-throw line 25 times, where they converted 21 free throws for 84%. The Hilltoppers also gave up 15 offensive rebounds.

Redhawks vs Hilltoppers Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

In their last ten games away from home, the Redhawks have a straight up record of 2-8 while going 3-7 vs. the spread. The team averaged 68 points per game in this stretch.
When looking at their past five home matchups, Western Kentucky has an ATS record of 4-1 while averaging 73 per game. The team went 1-4 overall in these games.
Going back to their previous ten games as the underdog, Seattle has an ATS mark of 6-4 while going 3-7 straight up.
In their last three games as the betting favorite, the Hilltoppers have a strong straight up record of 3-0. In addition, their ATS record was 2-1 in these scenarios.