Quinnipiac Bobcats at Monmouth Hawks Betting Prediction 02/24/19

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The Monmouth Hawks (10-19, 9-7 MAAC) wrap up their home schedule at OceanFirst Bank Center against the Quinnipiac Bobcats (14-12, 9-6 MAAC). Action begins at 2 p.m. ET on Sunday, February 24, 2019.

Quinnipiac Bobcats at Monmouth Hawks ATS Odds

Both teams fell in their last matchup. The Hawks lost a winnable game to the Canisius Golden Griffins, 60-59, while the Bobcats were beaten by the Iona Gaels, 81-77.

Quinnipiac had a turnover percentage of 7.1 (better than their season average of 17.3) while Monmouth held Canisius to an effective field goal percentage of 0.386 (below their season average of 0.504). Monmouth’s Diago Quinn played well, putting up 13 points and eight rebounds. Quinnipiac received a boost from Cameron Young, who had 30 points.

In their first matchup this year, Young led the Bobcats to an 89-83 victory. He scored a game-high 33 points. Getting to the free throw line was one of Quinnipiac’s largest advantages. They had 35 free throw attempts, while Monmouth had just 19.

A focal point for the Monmouth offense is getting to the free throw line. The Hawks rank 39th in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.279), but Quinnipiac is among the best in the NCAA at keeping opponents away from the charity stripe (ranking ninth by yielding a FTA rate of 0.167).

Quinnipiac at Monmouth ATS Pick

Free Basketball Tip: SU Winner – Monmouth, ATS Winner – Monmouth, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • Quinnipiac ranks fifth in three pointers attempted per game (29.6) while Monmouth ranks 296th (16.4).
  • The Hawks rank 78th in steals per game (7.0) while the Bobcats rank 91st in steals allowed per game (6.0).
  • The Bobcats rank 180th in assists per game (12.8) while the Hawks rank 250th (11.0).
  • Quinnipiac ranks 126th in rebounds per game (36.1) while Monmouth ranks 166th in rebounds allowed per game (35.2).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Bobcats’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 2.4, up from 1.2 for the season.
  • During their last five games, the Hawks have scored an average of 62.4 points per game (1.8 below their season average) and allowed an average of 63.2 points per game (8.0 below their season average).