Radford vs North Carolina Central Prediction College Basketball Picks 12/5/24

North Carolina Central (3-6) vs Radford (7-2)

Game Info: Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 7:00 pm (McDougald-McLendon Arena)

Betting Odds: North Carolina Central +2.5 / Radford -2.5 --- Over/Under: Click Here for the Latest Odds

The Radford Highlanders and North Carolina Central Eagles meet Thursday in college basketball action at the McDougald-McLendon Arena. Here’s a Radford vs North Carolina Central Prediction. This article will include a Radford vs North Carolina Central Pick.

Radford Highlanders Preview

The Radford Highlanders beat St. Francis PA and Fort Wayne, and they play Bucknell, Utah, and Colorado State next. The Radford Highlanders are averaging 75.9 points on 44 percent shooting and allowing 70.2 points on 41.2 percent shooting. Jarvis Moss is averaging 16.6 points and 1.6 assists, while Brandon Maclin is averaging 10 points and 5.8 rebounds. David Early is grabbing 1.6 rebounds and Josiah Harris is grabbing 7.2 rebounds. The Radford Highlanders are shooting 36.7 percent from beyond the arc and 72.9 percent from the free throw line. The Radford Highlanders are allowing 38 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 36.1 rebounds per game.

North Carolina Central Eagles Betting Preview

The North Carolina Central Eagles lost to Winthrop and Georgia State, and they play Gardner-Webb, West Virginia, and Longwood next. The North Carolina Central Eagles are averaging 81 points on 44.9 percent shooting and allowing 72.4 points on 49.9 percent shooting. Po'Boigh King is averaging 16.6 points and 1.9 rebounds, while Keishon Porter is averaging 11.3 points and 2.7 rebounds. Perry Smith Jr. is dishing 0.2 assists and Josh Smith is grabbing 1 rebound. The North Carolina Central Eagles are shooting 34.4 percent from beyond the arc and 75.3 percent from the free throw line. The North Carolina Central Eagles are allowing 28 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 27.7 rebounds per game.

Why the Radford Highlanders will win

  • Radford has won seven of its last eight games.
  • North Carolina Central has lost six of its last seven games against non-conference opponents.
  • Radford has won the first half in four of its last five games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Matchup/League Facts

  • North Carolina Central ranks 359th among Division 1 teams for opponent field goal percentage this season (49.9%).
  • North Carolina Central ranks 6th among Division 1 teams for opponent field goal attempts per game this season (49.9).

Radford vs North Carolina Central Prediction

The Radford Highlanders have looked sharp this season with an offense that can fill it up, and they've covered 6 of their last 7 games. The North Carolina Central Eagles haven't played well against Division One teams, and their lack of defense is a major concern. North Carolina Central has allowed 75 or more points in 7 straight games against Division One teams. You can argue Radford should be a bigger favorite. I'll lay the soft line with the Highlanders.

Randy’s Pick Radford -2.5

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