The Binghamton Bearcats (5-11, 1-0 AmEast) visit Island Federal Credit Union Arena to meet the Stony Brook Seawolves (13-3, 1-0 AmEast). The Bearcats look to put an end to a five-game road losing streak. Action begins at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 9, 2019, and can be seen on ESPN 3.
Binghamton Bearcats at Stony Brook Seawolves ATS Odds
In their last outing, the Seawolves won a close one over the George Washington Colonials, 77-74, while the Bearcats were beaten by the Cornell Big Red, 86-75.
The Seawolves had a much better turnover percentage (12.8 vs. 19.5) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (39.1 vs. 26.3). Binghamton, on the other hand, had a better turnover percentage (15.0 vs. 17.1). Elijah Olaniyi had a solid performance for Stony Brook, finishing with 18 points and 10 rebounds. Sam Sessoms, meanwhile played a pivotal role for Binghamton with 27 points and five rebounds.
This series was highly competitive last year. Each won one of the two games played against each other last season. The Bearcats won the last game 69-57. The Bearcats’ 27.0 offensive rebounding percentage was their biggest strength over the Seawolves, who had a mark of 18.9. This will be the first contest of the year between these two teams.
Akwasi Yeboah and Olaniyi have played well over the last five games for Stony Brook. Yeboah has averaged 0 points, while Olaniyi has put up 0 points a game during that span.
The offensive glass should be a huge edge for Stony Brook in this matchup. The Seawolves currently rank 29th in offensive rebounding percentage (35.9 percent), while Binghamton ranks 279th in defensive rebounding percentage (69.1 percent).
Binghamton at Stony Brook ATS Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Stony Brook, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Stony Brook averages 40.2 rebounds per game, which ranks 36th in the nation. Binghamton ranks 244th in rebounds allowed per game (39.8).
- The Seawolves rank 221st in assists per game (10.8) while the Bearcats rank 235th (10.3).
- The Bearcats average 5.9 blocks per game, which ranks fifth in the nation. The Seawolves rank 144th in blocks allowed per game (4.4).
- Binghamton averages 22.4 three pointers per game, which ranks 144th in the NCAA. Stony Brook ranks 169th in three pointers allowed per game (23.6).
Bettings Trends:
- The Bearcats’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 4.2, up from 4.2 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Seawolves have scored an average of 79.8 points per game (4.8 above their season average) and allowed an average of 73.0 points per game (3.8 above their season average).
