Marist Red Foxes vs. Monmouth Hawks ATS Prediction 02/17/19

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A six-game home winning streak is on the line for the Monmouth Hawks (10-17, 9-5 MAAC) when they welcome the Marist Red Foxes (11-14, 6-7 MAAC) to OceanFirst Bank Center. Action starts at 2 p.m. ET on Sunday, February 17, 2019.

Marist Red Foxes vs. Monmouth Hawks ATS Odds

In their last contest, the Hawks lost to the Rider Broncs, 81-72, while the Red Foxes barely escaped the Quinnipiac Bobcats, 63-61.

The Red Foxes had a solid turnover percentage of 9.1 (better than their season average of 17.3) and had a better effective field goal percentage (0.500 vs. 0.481). Monmouth, on the other hand, held Rider to an offensive rebounding percentage of 25.0 (below their season average of 30.5). Diago Quinn had a good outing for Monmouth, putting up 11 points and 12 rebounds. Meanwhile, Brian Parker played a key role for Marist with 12 points and six assists.

The Hawks won the sole contest between these two teams last season, 91-78. Monmouth’s 0.283 free throw rate was their largest advantage over Marist, who had a rate of 0.226. This is the first time these teams will go head-to-head this year.

The physical Monmouth offense might be living from the charity stripe in this meeting. The Hawks currently rank 26th in the NCAA with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.288, while Marist ranks 282nd in FTA rate allowed (0.260).

Marist vs. Monmouth Betting Pick

Prediction: SU Winner – Monmouth, ATS Winner – Monmouth, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • Marist ranks 148th in three pointers attempted per game (22.6) while Monmouth ranks 296th (16.2).
  • The Hawks rank 180th in rebounds per game (34.5) while the Red Foxes rank 271st (30.9).
  • Marist ranks 169th in assists per game (12.8) while Monmouth ranks 242nd (10.8).
  • The Red Foxes rank 46th in steals allowed per game (5.4) while the Hawks rank 175th (7.2).
  • Marist ranks 45th in blocks allowed per game (2.7) while Monmouth ranks 143rd (3.7).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Red Foxes have scored an average of 70.0 points per game (1.2 above their season average) and allowed an average of 64.2 points per game (5.5 below their season average).
  • The Hawks have outscored opponents by an average of 4.0 points in their last five games. For the season, Monmouth has been defeated by an average of 7.2 points.