The Stony Brook Seawolves (9-6) will be at the Cross Insurance Center to take on the Maine Black Bears (4-10) in an AmEast matchup. The game gets underway at 1 p.m. ET on Sunday, January 5, 2020.
Stony Brook Seawolves at Maine Black Bears Betting Odds
Both teams were victorious in their last game. The Black Bears won a close one over the Columbia Lions 75-72, while the Seawolves beat the Norfolk State Spartans 81-65.
Stony Brook played a nearly perfect game. They had a ridiculous free throw rate of 0.404 (above their season average of 0.211) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 29.0 (below their season average of 31.3). Norfolk State was 0.207 and 19.5, respectively, for those same stats. The Black Bears, on the other hand, had a turnover percentage of 12.6 (better than their season average of 22.4) and held the Lions to an effective field goal percentage of 0.406 (below their season average of 0.476). Andrew Fleming played well for Maine, contributing 26 points and 11 rebounds. Elijah Olaniyi was a key piece for Stony Brook with 20 points, seven rebounds and seven assists.
The Seawolves dominated this series last year, emerging victorious in both games. In the most recent contest, Stony Brook won 81-53. One of Stony Brook’s largest advantages was getting to the free throw line. They made 32 trips to the line, while Maine went just nine times. This is the first time these teams will meet this year.
Maine could have trouble getting to the free throw line in this meeting. The Black Bears currently rank 321st in the NCAA with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.169, while Stony Brook ranks 59th in FTA rate allowed (0.168).
Stony Brook at Maine ATS Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Stony Brook, ATS Winner – Maine, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Stony Brook ranks 38th in rebounds per game (40.1) while Maine ranks 234th (32.9).
- The Seawolves average 25.3 three pointers per game, which ranks 59th in the NCAA. The Black Bears rank 99th in three pointers allowed per game (20.9).
- Stony Brook ranks 154th in steals per game (5.9) while Maine ranks 174th in steals allowed per game (8.4).
- The Seawolves rank 19th in blocks per game (5.5) while the Black Bears rank 96th (3.4).
- Maine averages 14.3 assists per game, which ranks 81st in the country. Stony Brook ranks 145th in assists allowed per game (13.1).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Black Bears have scored an average of 56.8 points per game (2.5 above their season average) and allowed an average of 79.0 points per game (14.3 above their season average).
- The Seawolves have been outscored by an average of 1.0 point in their last five games. On the season, Stony Brook has defeated opponents by an average of 4.4 points.
