Monmouth Hawks vs. Quinnipiac Bobcats Free Prediction 01/10/19

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The Monmouth Hawks (2-13, 1-1 MAAC) head to People’s United Center to take on the Quinnipiac Bobcats (6-7, 1-1 MAAC). The Hawks look to put an end to their 12-game losing streak. The game can be seen on ESPN 3 at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 10, 2019.

Monmouth Hawks vs. Quinnipiac Bobcats Betting Odds

Both teams were blown out in their last contest. The Bobcats fell to the ninth-ranked Villanova Wildcats, 86-53, while the Hawks were defeated by the Lehigh Mountain Hawks, 85-61.

Monmouth did a great job of making free throws (19-24; 79.2 percent) while Quinnipiac had a better free throw rate (0.179 vs. 0.147). Quinnipiac rallied around Cameron Young, who had 18 points. Deion Hammond had a good outing for Monmouth, putting up 21 points.

The Bobcats won the only contest between these two teams last year, 78-76. Quinnipiac’s free throw rate was their biggest advantage over Monmouth. The Bobcats had a rate of 0.283, while the Hawks posted a mark of 0.183. This is the first time these teams will meet this year.

It could be a sloppy game for the Quinnipiac offense. Quinnipiac ranks 254th in the nation in ball protection (turnover percentage of 20.3 percent), while the ball-hawking defense of Monmouth forces the 84th-most turnovers in the country (21.7 percent).

Monmouth Hawks at Quinnipiac Bobcats Odds Pick

Prediction: SU Winner – Quinnipiac, ATS Winner – Quinnipiac, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • Quinnipiac ranks 16th in three pointers attempted per game (28.7) while Monmouth ranks 265th (17.1).
  • The Bobcats rank 123rd in steals per game (6.2) while the Hawks rank 129th in steals allowed per game (7.1).
  • The Bobcats rank 199th in rebounds per game (34.6) while the Hawks rank 240th (33.1).
  • Quinnipiac ranks 203rd in assists per game (11.6) while Monmouth ranks 233rd (10.3).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Bobcats have scored an average of 59.2 points per game (8.6 below their season average) and allowed an average of 67.2 points per game (2.4 below their season average).
  • The Hawks’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 16.2, up from 13.7 for the season.