The Massachusetts-Lowell River Hawks (13-11, 5-4 AmEast) will be at Island Federal Credit Union Arena to square off with the Stony Brook Seawolves (19-5, 7-2 AmEast) in an AmEast matchup. Action starts at 7 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 9, 2019.
Massachusetts-Lowell River Hawks at Stony Brook Seawolves Betting Odds
Both teams were victorious in their last game. The Seawolves easily got past the Binghamton Bearcats 85-59, while the River Hawks beat the New Hampshire Wildcats 72-62.
The River Hawks had an extraordinary free throw rate of 0.388 (above their season average of 0.260) and held the Wildcats to an effective field goal percentage of 0.432 (below the 0.507 mark opponents have averaged against Massachusetts-Lowell this season). The Seawolves, meanwhile, had an extraordinary offensive rebounding percentage of 43.2 (above their season average of 34.3) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.579 (above their season average of 0.475). Elijah Olaniyi led the way for Stony Brook, recording 17 points and six rebounds. Meanwhile, Massachusetts-Lowell rallied around Christian Lutete, who put up 18 points and 10 rebounds.
In their first matchup this season, Miles Latimer led the Seawolves to a 75-63 win. He recorded 16 points. The Seawolves’ offensive rebounding percentage was their biggest advantage over the River Hawks. Stony Brook had a rate of 29.7, while Massachusetts-Lowell posted a mark of 17.9.
The offensive glass should be a major edge for Stony Brook in this contest. The Seawolves rank 35th in offensive rebounding percentage (34.6 percent), while Massachusetts-Lowell ranks 263rd in defensive rebounding percentage (69.7 percent). Also, the River Hawks’ 51st-ranked offense (effective field goal percentage of 0.544) will square off against the Seawolves’ 14th-ranked defense (effective field goal percentage allowed of 0.450).
Massachusetts-Lowell vs. Stony Brook Betting Pick
Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Stony Brook, ATS Winner – Stony Brook, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Massachusetts-Lowell ranks 36th in assists per game (15.9) while Stony Brook ranks 233rd (11.3).
- The River Hawks average 23.2 three pointers per game, which ranks 122nd in the nation. The Seawolves rank 219th in three pointers allowed per game (24.5).
- Stony Brook averages 5.8 steals per game, which ranks 152nd in the NCAA. Massachusetts-Lowell ranks 170th in steals allowed per game (7.3).
- The Seawolves rank 11th in rebounds per game (41.4) while the River Hawks rank 183rd in rebounds allowed per game (35.7).
- Stony Brook ranks 40th in blocks per game (4.4) while Massachusetts-Lowell ranks 153rd (2.7).
Bettings Trends:
- The Seawolves’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 1.4, down from 5.6 for the season.
- During their last five games, the River Hawks have scored an average of 71.4 points per game (7.9 below their season average) and allowed an average of 73.2 points per game (3.9 below their season average).
