The American University Eagles (4-5) will be at home in Bender Arena when they meet the Stony Brook Seawolves (7-6). The game gets underway at 2 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 21, 2019.
Stony Brook Seawolves vs. American University Eagles Betting Odds
In their last outing, the Eagles beat the Mount St. Mary’s Mountaineers, 82-76, while the Seawolves lost to the ninth-ranked Virginia Cavaliers, 56-44.
American University played a nearly flawless game. They had an extraordinary offensive rebounding percentage of 35.5 (above their season average of 25.6) and a free throw rate of 0.462 (above their season average of 0.177). Mount St. Mary’s put up marks of 24.2 and 0.375, respectively, for those same stats. Stony Brook, meanwhile, had a better effective field goal percentage (0.433 vs. 0.452). Sa’eed Nelson played a pivotal role for American University with 19 points, nine assists and seven rebounds. Meanwhile, Elijah Olaniyi played well for Stony Brook, finishing with 11 points and seven rebounds.
Points at the line might be scarce for American University in this contest. Dating back to the 2018-19 season, the Eagles rank 233rd in the NCAA with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.239, while Stony Brook ranks 58th in FTA rate allowed (0.221).
Stony Brook Seawolves vs. American University Eagles ATS Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – American University, ATS Winner – American University, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- American University ranks 11th in three pointers allowed per game (17.3) while Stony Brook ranks 206th (24.2).
- The Eagles average 7.3 steals per game, which ranks 76th in the NCAA. The Seawolves rank 93rd in steals allowed per game (6.4).
- The Seawolves rank 34th in rebounds per game (40.7) while the Eagles rank 211th (33.6).
- Stony Brook averages 4.7 blocks per game, which ranks 20th in the nation. American University ranks 125th in blocks allowed per game (3.4).
