Sacred Heart Pioneers vs. Mount St. Mary’s Mountaineers ATS Prediction 01/31/19

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The Sacred Heart Pioneers (8-13, 4-4 NEC) head to Knott Arena to challenge the Mount St. Mary’s Mountaineers (5-16, 2-6 NEC). The Pioneers can end a seven-game road losing streak. Action begins at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 31, 2019.

Sacred Heart Pioneers at Mount St. Mary’s Mountaineers ATS Odds

Both teams fell in their last game. The Mountaineers were beaten by the St. Francis Brooklyn Terriers, 74-67, while the Pioneers lost a tough one against the Saint Francis U Red Flash, 79-78.

Sacred Heart did a fantastic job of converting from the free throw line (15-19; 78.9 percent) while Mount St. Mary’s had a better turnover percentage (13.5 vs. 16.7). Mount St. Mary’s was lifted by Vado Morse, who had 24 points. Meanwhile, Jare’l Spellman played a key role for Sacred Heart with 16 points, 11 rebounds and five blocks.

The Mountaineers dominated this series last year, winning both contests. In the most recent matchup, Mount St. Mary’s won 74-69. The Mountaineers’ 14.1 turnover percentage was their biggest strength over the Pioneers, who had a mark of 19.7. This is the first time these teams will go head-to-head this year.

It will be a battle of conflicting tempos as the fast-paced Pioneers will look to push the slower-paced Mountaineers. The Pioneers rank 30th in possessions per game while the Mountaineers are 191st.

Sacred Heart Pioneers at Mount St. Mary’s Mountaineers Pick

Free Pick: SU Winner – Mount St. Mary’s, ATS Winner – Mount St. Mary’s, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • Sacred Heart ranks 34th in rebounds per game (39.2) while Mount St. Mary’s ranks 230th (33.7).
  • The Pioneers average 4.0 blocks per game, which ranks 63rd in the country. The Mountaineers rank 72nd in blocks allowed per game (3.0).
  • The Mountaineers rank 79th in three pointers attempted per game (24.7) while the Pioneers rank 259th in three pointers allowed per game (26.1).
  • Sacred Heart ranks 67th in assists per game (14.9) while Mount St. Mary’s ranks 244th (10.7).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Pioneers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 7.2, up from 0.7 for the season.
  • During their last five games, the Mountaineers have scored an average of 69.6 points per game (2.4 above their season average) and allowed an average of 73.2 points per game (1.8 below their season average).