The Maine Black Bears (5-24, 3-11 AmEast) wrap up their home schedule at Cross Insurance Center against the Binghamton Bearcats (8-21, 4-10 AmEast). Action starts at 11 a.m. ET on Saturday, March 2, 2019.
Binghamton Bearcats at Maine Black Bears Betting Odds
Both teams lost in their last game. The Black Bears were beaten by the UMass Lowell River Hawks, 70-61, while the Bearcats got blown out by the Hartford Hawks, 96-76.
Binghamton made 16 of their 37 three pointers (43.2 percent) while Maine did a fantastic job of making free throws (14-19; 73.7 percent). Vincent Eze had a solid game for Maine with 15 points and five rebounds. Binghamton was led by Sam Sessoms, who recorded 34 points and five assists.
In their first matchup this season, Caleb Stewart led the Bearcats to a 78-66 victory. He recorded a double-double with 26 points and 11 rebounds. Binghamton had a much better free throw rate (0.348 vs. 0.074). Maine, on the other hand, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (38.6 vs. 20.0).
Half-court execution will be critical when a pair of the nation’s slowest-paced teams face off. Maine ranks 305th in possessions per game (66.2) and Binghamton is 265th (67.3).
Binghamton Bearcats vs. Maine Black Bears Odds Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Maine, ATS Winner – Maine, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Maine ranks 58th in assists per game (15.0) while Binghamton ranks 264th (9.5).
- The Bearcats rank 113th in three pointers attempted per game (23.4) while the Black Bears rank 229th (20.5).
- Binghamton ranks 18th in blocks per game (4.8) while Maine ranks 122nd (3.2).
- The Black Bears rank 86th in rebounds allowed per game (33.4) while the Bearcats rank 272nd (38.7).
- Maine ranks 48th in steals per game (7.6) while Binghamton ranks 173rd (5.7).
Bettings Trends:
- The Bearcats’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 3.6, down from 7.1 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Black Bears have scored an average of 61.4 points per game (1.3 below their season average) and allowed an average of 72.4 points per game (1.5 above their season average).