The Binghamton Bearcats (7-8, 1-1 AmEast) will be at the Tsongas Center to challenge the UMass Lowell River Hawks (7-10, 1-1 AmEast) in an AmEast matchup. The game starts at 5:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 11, 2020.
Binghamton Bearcats at UMass Lowell River Hawks Betting Odds
In their last contest, the River Hawks fell to the Hartford Hawks, 80-68, while the Bearcats were victorious over the UMBC Retrievers, 79-75.
Binghamton dominated nearly every facet of the game. They had an absurd free throw rate of 0.333 (above their season average of 0.156) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 26.7 (below their season average of 28.0). UMBC was 0.148 and 18.2, respectively, for those same stats. UMass Lowell, meanwhile, had a better turnover percentage (20.5 vs. 19.4). Christian Lutete had a good performance for UMass Lowell with 26 points and five rebounds. Brenton Mills, meanwhile had a solid performance for Binghamton, contributing 22 points.
This series was highly competitive last year. Each won one of the two games played against each other last season. The Bearcats won the most recent matchup 81-66. Converting at the free throw line was one of Binghamton’s biggest strengths. They were 11-13 (84.6 percent), while the River Hawks were just 7-13 (53.8 percent). This will be the first meeting of the year between these two teams.
Binghamton could have difficulty getting to the charity stripe in this matchup. The Bearcats rank 325th in the NCAA with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.166, while UMass Lowell ranks 10th in FTA rate allowed (0.149).
Binghamton Bearcats at UMass Lowell River Hawks Pick
Free College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – UMass Lowell, ATS Winner – UMass Lowell, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Binghamton ranks 10th in three pointers attempted per game (29.3) while UMass Lowell ranks 184th (20.4).
- The Bearcats rank 92nd in blocks per game (3.5) while the River Hawks rank 132nd in blocks allowed per game (4.0).
- The River Hawks average 36.4 rebounds per game, which ranks 131st in the country. The Bearcats rank 235th in rebounds allowed per game (39.3).
- UMass Lowell averages 14.8 assists per game, which ranks 63rd in the nation. Binghamton ranks 167th in assists allowed per game (13.8).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the River Hawks have scored an average of 71.4 points per game (2.9 below their season average) and allowed an average of 81.2 points per game (7.6 above their season average).
- The Bearcats have outscored opponents by an average of 0.2 points in their last five games. On the season, Binghamton has lost by an average of 3.8 points.
