Bryant Bulldogs at Mount St. Mary’s Mountaineers Free Prediction 01/10/19

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The Mount St. Mary’s Mountaineers (3-12, 0-2 NEC) and the Bryant Bulldogs (4-9, 1-1 NEC) battle at Knott Arena. The Mountaineers will try to put an end to their nine-game losing streak. Action gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 10, 2019.

Bryant Bulldogs vs. Mount St. Mary’s Mountaineers ATS Odds

Both teams lost big in their last game. The Mountaineers fell to the North Carolina State Wolfpack, 105-55, while the Bulldogs were defeated by the Rhode Island Rams, 97-63.

Bryant had a better free throw rate (0.162 vs. 0.194) while Mount St. Mary’s had a better free throw rate (0.164 vs. 0.176). Mount St. Mary’s was lifted by Jalen Gibbs, who finished with 24 points and six rebounds. Patrick Harding had a good game for Bryant, recording six points and 10 rebounds.

This was a highly contested series last year. Each won one of the two games played against each other last season. In the most recent game, the Bulldogs won 79-77. The Bulldogs’ offensive rebounding percentage was their biggest advantage over the Mountaineers. Bryant had a rate of 27.6, while Mount St. Mary’s posted a mark of 20.7. This is the first time these teams will meet this year.

Mount St. Mary’s could have a tough time creating turnovers. Bryant ranks 126th in the NCAA at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 18.1 percent), while Mount St. Mary’s forces the 237th-most turnovers (18.5 percent).

Bryant Bulldogs vs. Mount St. Mary’s Mountaineers Free Pick

College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Mount St. Mary’s, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • Mount St. Mary’s ranks 167th in rebounds per game (35.5) while Bryant ranks 258th (31.7).
  • The Mountaineers average 3.1 blocks per game, which ranks 112th in the NCAA. The Bulldogs rank 146th in blocks allowed per game (4.4).
  • The Bulldogs average 26.5 three pointers per game, which ranks 49th in the country. The Mountaineers rank 121st in three pointers allowed per game (22.1).
  • Mount St. Mary’s ranks 184th in assists allowed per game (14.7) while Bryant ranks 226th (16.6).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Bulldogs’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 15.4, up from 11.6 for the season.
  • During their last five games, the Mountaineers have scored an average of 65.6 points per game (1.3 below their season average) and allowed an average of 89.6 points per game (13.5 above their season average).