The Maine Black Bears (3-7) will be at home in the Cross Insurance Center when they go head-to-head against the Quinnipiac Bobcats (3-4). Action begins at 1 p.m. ET on Sunday, December 15, 2019.
Quinnipiac Bobcats vs. Maine Black Bears Betting Odds
In their last outing, the Black Bears lost big to the Dartmouth Big Green, 77-44, while the Bobcats defeated the New Hampshire Wildcats, 75-67.
The Bobcats made 17 of their 22 free throws (77.3 percent) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.644 (above their season average of 0.512). Maine, on the other hand, had a better offensive rebounding percentage (26.5 vs. 25.9). Maine received a boost from Andrew Fleming, who finished with 15 points and six rebounds. Rich Kelly, meanwhile played a pivotal role for Quinnipiac with 36 points.
The Bobcats won the sole game between these two teams last year, 58-50. Quinnipiac’s free throw rate was their biggest advantage over Maine. The Bobcats had a rate of 0.184, while the Black Bears posted a mark of 0.037.
Maine could have trouble getting to the foul line in this meeting. Dating back to last season, the Black Bears rank 317th in the country with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.169, while Quinnipiac ranks 45th in FTA rate allowed (0.170).
Quinnipiac Bobcats at Maine Black Bears Betting Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Quinnipiac, ATS Winner – Quinnipiac, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Maine ranks 27th in three pointers allowed per game (23.3) while Quinnipiac ranks 174th (23.1).
- The Black Bears rank 32nd in blocks allowed per game (2.4) while the Bobcats rank 68th (3.0).
- Quinnipiac averages 5.1 steals per game, which ranks 193rd in the nation. Maine ranks 203rd in steals allowed per game (7.6).
- The Black Bears rank 16th in rebounds allowed per game (32.4) while the Bobcats rank 135th (35.1).
- Maine ranks 43rd in assists allowed per game (14.3) while Quinnipiac ranks 150th (13.2).
