Albany Great Danes at Hartford Hawks Free Prediction 02/12/20

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The Albany Great Danes (13-11, 6-3 AmEast) will be at Chase Family Arena to square off against the Hartford Hawks (13-12, 6-4 AmEast) in an AmEast matchup. Action starts at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, February 12, 2020.

Albany Great Danes vs. Hartford Hawks Betting Odds

In their last outing, the Hawks lost a close one to the Vermont Catamounts, 69-68, while the Great Danes beat the Binghamton Bearcats, 62-49.

Albany dominated nearly every stat category in the game. They had an offensive rebounding percentage of 22.2 (below their season average of 24.8) and a free throw rate of 0.200 (matching their season average). For those same stats, Binghamton had marks of 13.2 and 0.140, respectively. Hartford, meanwhile, had a better turnover percentage (13.8 vs. 15.7). Malik Ellison had a good outing for Hartford with 23 points and 12 rebounds. Trey Hutcheson, meanwhile had a solid performance for Albany, putting up 17 points and six rebounds.

In their first matchup this year, Ellison led the Hawks to a 62-48 win. He recorded a double-double with 31 points and 12 rebounds. Hartford’s 0.500 effective field goal percentage was its largest advantage over Albany, who had a mark of 0.286.

Hartford might struggle to put up points as they square off against one of the country’s best defenses. Albany ranks 92nd in defensive efficiency while the Hawks rank 321st in offensive efficiency.

Albany Great Danes at Hartford Hawks ATS Pick

Basketball Tip: SU Winner – Hartford, ATS Winner – Albany, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • Albany ranks 115th in rebounds allowed per game (34.1) while Hartford ranks 263rd (38.7).
  • The Hawks rank 45th in blocks allowed per game (2.7) while the Great Danes rank 120th (3.5).
  • Albany ranks 139th in assists per game (13.3) while Hartford ranks 177th in assists allowed per game (13.3).
  • The Hawks average 7.5 steals per game, which ranks 66th in the nation. The Great Danes rank 197th in steals allowed per game (7.8).
  • Albany averages 23.7 three pointers per game, which ranks 93rd in the country. Hartford ranks 174th in three pointers allowed per game (22.5).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Great Danes’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 3.6, up from 0.7 for the season.
  • During their last five games, the Hawks have scored an average of 63.4 points per game (2.5 below their season average) and allowed an average of 58.6 points per game (8.2 below their season average).