Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Fighting Camels versus the Bulldogs? Tip off is at at 7:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at McAlister Field House in Charleston, SC. Campbell comes into this non-conference matchup as the -2 point favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 134.5 points.
CAMPBELL FIGHTING CAMELS VS CITADEL BULLDOGS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Citadel Bulldogs +2
This game will be played at McAlister Field House at 7:00 ET on Thursday, December 12th.
WHY BET THE CITADEL BULLDOGS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-72 in favor of the Bulldogs.
- Not only will Citadel pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +2.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 134.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.
Will Campbell Shock Everyone at McAlister Field House?
Campbell dropped to 2-5 on the season after a 58-57 home loss to Coastal Carolina on Wednesday. The Fighting Camels were -5 favorites going into the game but failed to cover the spread. The total points of 115 fell short of the O/U line of 131.5.
Campbell trailed 26-17 at halftime but came out strong in the 2nd half, outscoring Coastal Carolina 40-32. However, their comeback effort fell just short.
Campbell’s offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 33.3% from the field and 26.9% from three-point range. Their effective field goal percentage was 40%, and they managed only 8 offensive rebounds and 10 assists.
Noah Amenhauser and Terren Frank each scored 20 points, with Amenhauser shooting 61.5% from the field. Cam Gregory added 14 points, hitting 2 of 3 from deep, while Colby Duggan contributed 13 points, making 2 of 5 threes.
Campbell’s defense was on point, holding their opponent to just 58 points on 33% shooting from the field. They were especially effective inside, where they limited the other team to 38% shooting on two-point attempts.
From beyond the arc, Campbell’s defense gave up 7 threes on 26 attempts, a 26% success rate. They also sent the opponent to the line 31 times, where they made 24 free throws.
Can the Bulldogs Pull the Upset at Home?
Citadel Bulldogs Recent Game/Games
The Bulldogs dropped to 1-3 on the season after a 76-61 loss to the Cougars on Wednesday, November 20th. Playing at home, Citadel entered the game as +12 underdogs and failed to cover the spread.
Charleston took control early, leading 41-27 at halftime. Citadel put up a better fight in the second half, scoring 34 points while allowing 35, but it wasn’t enough to close the gap. The game’s total points of 137 fell short of the 145 O/U line.
The Citadel Bulldogs struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 39.3% from the field and 25.7% from beyond the arc, hitting 9 of 35 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 45.9%, and they managed only 4 free throws, making 57.1% of them.
Ante Brzovic led the way with 22 points and 14 rebounds, shooting 83.3% from the field. Lazar Djokovic also had a strong performance, scoring 20 points with 5 rebounds, hitting 80% of his shots.
Even with Citadel’s defense holding their opponent to 39% shooting, they still allowed 76 points. The Bulldogs were particularly vulnerable inside, giving up 57% shooting on two-point attempts, with the other team making 15 of 26 shots.
From beyond the arc, Citadel’s defense limited their opponent to just 25% shooting, as they hit 9 of 35 three-point attempts. The Bulldogs also sent them to the free-throw line 7 times, where they converted 4 for 57%. Citadel gave up 12 offensive rebounds in the game.