The Hartford Hawks (11-11, 4-3 AmEast) will be at Island Federal Credit Union Arena to go head-to-head with the Stony Brook Seawolves (17-5, 5-2 AmEast) in an AmEast matchup. The game starts at 7 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 2, 2019.
Hartford Hawks at Stony Brook Seawolves ATS Odds
In their last matchup, the Seawolves lost to the UMBC Retrievers, 57-49, while the Hawks dismantled the Binghamton Bearcats, 86-60.
Hartford dominated nearly every stat category in the game. They had an absurd effective field goal percentage of 0.703 (above their season average of 0.521) and a turnover percentage of 12.7 (better than their season average of 16.9). For those same stats, Binghamton recorded marks of 0.445 and 15.2, respectively. Stony Brook, on the other hand, did a terrific job of making free throws (13-16; 81.3 percent). Akwasi Yeboah fueled Stony Brook with 14 points and 12 rebounds. Meanwhile, Hartford was led by John Carroll, who had 14 points, eight rebounds and seven assists.
This series was highly competitive last year, as the teams split their two games last season. In the last game, the Hawks won 73-64. Hartford had a much better free throw rate (0.340 vs. 0.159). Stony Brook, meanwhile, had a much better turnover percentage (10.4 vs. 19.7). This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
Look for Stony Brook to own the offensive glass in this showdown. The Seawolves currently rank 40th in offensive rebounding percentage (34.2 percent), while Hartford ranks 312th in defensive rebounding percentage (68.0 percent).
Hartford Hawks vs. Stony Brook Seawolves Free Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Stony Brook, ATS Winner – Stony Brook, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Stony Brook ranks 18th in rebounds per game (40.5) while Hartford ranks 270th (31.7).
- The Seawolves average 4.3 blocks per game, which ranks 51st in the nation. The Hawks rank 139th in blocks allowed per game (3.9).
- Hartford averages 7.2 steals per game, which ranks 70th in the nation. Stony Brook ranks 93rd in steals allowed per game (6.2).
- The Hawks rank 59th in three pointers attempted per game (25.6) while the Seawolves rank 189th in three pointers allowed per game (24.0).
- Hartford ranks 145th in assists per game (13.4) while Stony Brook ranks 247th (10.8).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Hawks have scored an average of 77.4 points per game (3.5 above their season average) and allowed an average of 67.0 points per game (5.9 below their season average).
- The Seawolves have been outscored by an average of 1.4 points in their last five games. For the season, Stony Brook has defeated opponents by an average of 4.5 points.
