New Hampshire Wildcats vs. Marist Red Foxes Betting Prediction 12/18/19

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The Marist Red Foxes (1-6) welcome the New Hampshire Wildcats (5-5) to McCann Center. The Red Foxes will attempt to put an end to their six-game losing streak. The game is scheduled to start at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, December 18, 2019.

New Hampshire Wildcats at Marist Red Foxes Betting Odds

Both teams were beaten in their last outing. The Red Foxes fell to the Rider Broncs, 74-64, while the Wildcats were defeated by the Quinnipiac Bobcats, 75-67.

New Hampshire held Quinnipiac to an offensive rebounding percentage of 4.2 (below their season average of 27.9) while Marist had an effective field goal percentage of 0.583 (above their season average of 0.419). Michael Cubbage played a key role for Marist with 15 points. New Hampshire was led by Jayden Martinez, who put up 12 points and 11 rebounds.

The Red Foxes won the only contest between these two teams last year, 58-49. Marist’s free throw rate was their biggest advantage over New Hampshire. The Red Foxes had a rate of 0.125, while the Wildcats posted a mark of 0.019.

Half-court execution will be of utmost importance when two of the NCAA’s slowest-paced teams go head-to-head. Marist ranks 327th in possessions per game (65.5) and New Hampshire is 253rd (68.2) since last season.

New Hampshire Wildcats vs. Marist Red Foxes ATS Pick

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

Betting Notes (2018-Present):

  • New Hampshire ranks 30th in three pointers attempted per game (27.1) while Marist ranks 223rd in three pointers allowed per game (25.0).
  • The Wildcats are 43rd in the nation with 2.7 blocks allowed per game while the Red Foxes are 58th with 2.9 blocks allowed per game.
  • The Wildcats rank 106th in rebounds per game (36.9) while the Red Foxes rank 241st (31.9).
  • New Hampshire ranks 35th in assists allowed per game (10.2) while Marist ranks 150th (13.3).