The Albany Great Danes (2-3) will go head-to-head against the Sacred Heart Pioneers (2-3) at People’s United Center. The game is scheduled to start at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, November 23, 2019.
Albany Great Danes vs. Sacred Heart Pioneers Betting Odds
In their last contest, the Pioneers easily got past the Presbyterian Blue Hose, 83-57, while the Great Danes fell to the Quinnipiac Bobcats, 86-69.
Sacred Heart played a nearly perfect game. They had a free throw rate of 0.220 (below their season average of 0.296) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.593 (above their season average of 0.434). Presbyterian was 0.061 and 0.402, respectively, for those same stats. Albany, on the other hand, had an offensive rebounding percentage of 35.0 (above their season average of 26.1). Sacred Heart’s Jare’l Spellman played well, contributing 10 points, 11 rebounds and eight blocks. Albany, meanwhile, was lifted by Ahmad Clark, who had 20 points and six rebounds.
Games involving the Great Danes tend to finish under the total (100.0 percent). Albany heads into the game with records of 2-3 straight up (SU) and 1-1 against the spread (ATS).
Unlike Albany, Pioneers games have typically finished over the total (75.0 percent). Moreover, Sacred Heart is 2-3 SU and 1-3 ATS.
Contrasting paces will be on display in this showdown. Since last season, Sacred Heart has preferred an up-tempo style of play (27th in possessions per game), while Albany has been more half-court-oriented (265th in possessions per game).
Albany vs. Sacred Heart Betting Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Albany, ATS Winner – Albany, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Sacred Heart ranks 28th in rebounds per game (39.2) while Albany ranks 233rd (34.4).
- The Pioneers rank 64th in blocks per game (4.1) while the Great Danes rank 227th (2.6).
- Albany ranks 172nd in steals allowed per game (6.5) while Sacred Heart ranks 241st (7.3).
- The Great Danes rank 75th in three pointers attempted per game (24.7) while the Pioneers rank 265th in three pointers allowed per game (24.3).
- Sacred Heart ranks 90th in assists per game (14.4) while Albany ranks 254th in assists allowed per game (14.4).
