The St. Francis Brooklyn Terriers (17-13, 9-8 NEC) welcome the Mount St. Mary’s Mountaineers (8-22, 5-12 NEC) to Peter Aquilone Court as the regular season wraps up. The game gets underway at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, March 2, 2019.
Mount St. Mary’s Mountaineers at St. Francis Brooklyn Terriers ATS Odds
In their last game, the Terriers were victorious over the Bryant Bulldogs, 74-66, while the Mountaineers were beaten by the Fairleigh Dickinson Knights, 65-59.
St. Francis Brooklyn dominated nearly every facet of the game. They had an offensive rebounding percentage of 27.8 (below their season average of 28.1) and a turnover percentage of 17.9 (worse than their season average of 15.4). Bryant was 12.1 and 22.0, respectively, for those same stats. Mount St. Mary’s, on the other hand, had a better turnover percentage (12.9 vs. 16.8). Deniz Celen had a solid outing for St. Francis Brooklyn with 11 points, six rebounds and five assists. Malik Jefferson, meanwhile had a good game for Mount St. Mary’s, contributing 16 points and seven rebounds.
In their first matchup this season, Celen led the Terriers to a 74-67 victory. He recorded a double-double with 15 points and 10 rebounds. St. Francis Brooklyn had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (37.5 vs. 25.0). Mount St. Mary’s, meanwhile, had a better turnover percentage (13.5 vs. 16.7).
St. Francis Brooklyn could have their way on defense as they go head-to-head against one of the worst offenses in the country. The Terriers rank 53rd in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.477), while Mount St. Mary’s is 307th in effective field goal percentage (0.479).
Mount St. Mary’s Mountaineers at St. Francis Brooklyn Terriers Betting Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – St. Francis Brooklyn, ATS Winner – St. Francis Brooklyn, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- St. Francis Brooklyn ranks 28th in assists allowed per game (10.8) while Mount St. Mary’s ranks 189th (14.1).
- The Terriers rank 25th in steals allowed per game (5.1) while the Mountaineers rank 111th (6.2).
- Mount St. Mary’s ranks 99th in blocks per game (3.5) while St. Francis Brooklyn ranks 154th in blocks allowed per game (3.8).
- The Terriers rank eighth in three pointers allowed per game (17.8) while the Mountaineers rank 141st (22.3).
- St. Francis Brooklyn averages 36.5 rebounds per game, which ranks 104th in the NCAA. Mount St. Mary’s ranks 237th in rebounds allowed per game (37.1).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Terriers have scored an average of 76.0 points per game (4.8 above their season average) and allowed an average of 73.8 points per game (3.9 above their season average).
- The Mountaineers’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 0.8, down from 6.5 for the season.
