The Quinnipiac Bobcats (2-2) will be at home in the People’s United Center when they meet the Sacred Heart Pioneers (2-4). Action begins at 3:30 p.m. ET on Sunday, November 24, 2019.
Sacred Heart Pioneers vs. Quinnipiac Bobcats Betting Odds
In their last game, the Bobcats beat the Presbyterian Blue Hose, 73-64, while the Pioneers were beaten by the Albany Great Danes, 72-65.
Quinnipiac played a nearly flawless game. They had a ridiculous free throw rate of 0.392 (above their season average of 0.106) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 33.3 (above their season average of 23.2). Presbyterian was 0.082 and 26.3, respectively, for those same stats. Sacred Heart, on the other hand, did an excellent job of converting from the free throw line (18-19; 94.7 percent). Tyrese Williams was a key piece for Quinnipiac with 23 points. E.J. Anosike, meanwhile had a solid performance for Sacred Heart, finishing with 19 points and 14 rebounds.
The Pioneers have had a mediocre 17-20 straight up (SU) record since last season, but are just 3-8 against the spread (ATS). Vegas has had a tendency to set the total high when Sacred Heart is involved since last season as 60.0 percent of their games have gone under the O/U total.
The Bobcats, on the other hand, are 18-15 SU and 18-13-1 ATS since last season. Vegas has been fairly accurate when setting the O/U total of Quinnipiac games over that same stretch with 17 unders compared to 15 overs.
The prolific offense of Quinnipiac will square off against the mid-tier defense of Sacred Heart. Since last season, the Bobcats rank 98th in offensive efficiency, while the Pioneers are 284th in defensive efficiency. The Bobcats should have the advantage on that side of the ball. Additionally, the Pioneers rank 57th in offensive rebounding percentage (32.4 percent), while the Bobcats rank 253rd in defensive rebounding percentage (70.3 percent).
Sacred Heart Pioneers vs. Quinnipiac Bobcats Free Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Quinnipiac, ATS Winner – Sacred Heart, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Quinnipiac ranks sixth in three pointers attempted per game (29.8) while Sacred Heart ranks 247th in three pointers allowed per game (24.1).
- The Bobcats rank 106th in steals allowed per game (6.0) while the Pioneers rank 241st (7.3).
- Quinnipiac ranks 138th in assists allowed per game (12.9) while Sacred Heart ranks 259th (14.8).
- The Pioneers rank 78th in blocks per game (4.1) while the Bobcats rank 249th (2.3).
- Sacred Heart ranks 28th in rebounds per game (39.2) while Quinnipiac ranks 183rd in rebounds allowed per game (35.4).
