The Brown Bears (5-3) will travel to Island Federal Credit Union Arena to clash against the Stony Brook Seawolves (6-3). The game gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 7, 2019.
Brown Bears at Stony Brook Seawolves ATS Odds
Both teams had no trouble getting past their last opponent. The Seawolves defeated the Manhattan Jaspers 65-47, while the Bears beat the Merrimack Warriors 82-55.
Brown dominated every facet of the game. They had a free throw rate of 0.238 (above their season average of 0.223) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 55.6 (above their season average of 37.4). Merrimack put up marks of 0.067 and 17.9, respectively, for those same stats. Meanwhile, Stony Brook dominated nearly every facet of their game. They had a solid free throw rate of 0.275 (above their season average of 0.235) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.500 (above their season average of 0.465). Manhattan put up marks of 0.102 and 0.347, respectively, for those same stats. Stony Brook was lifted by Andrew Garcia, who finished with 16 points and nine rebounds. Brandon Anderson, meanwhile played a pivotal role for Brown with 11 points, seven rebounds and seven assists.
The Bears won the only game between these two teams last year, 71-69. Getting to the free throw line was one of Brown’s largest advantages. They made 35 trips to the line, while Stony Brook went 24 times.
The offense of Stony Brook will square off against the top-notch defense of Brown. Dating back to the 2018-19 season, the Seawolves rank 224th in offensive efficiency, while the Bears are 66th in defensive efficiency. The Bears figure to have the advantage on that end of the court.
Brown Bears at Stony Brook Seawolves Odds Pick
Free Prediction: SU Winner – Brown, ATS Winner – Brown, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Stony Brook ranks seventh in rebounds per game (41.0) while Brown ranks 199th in rebounds allowed per game (35.7).
- The Bears rank 173rd in assists per game (13.0) while the Seawolves rank 262nd (11.3).
- Brown averages 7.4 steals per game, which ranks 70th in the nation. Stony Brook ranks 135th in steals allowed per game (6.2).
- The Bears average 4.1 blocks per game, which ranks 67th in the nation. The Seawolves rank 200th in blocks allowed per game (3.8).
- Brown averages 23.1 three pointers per game, which ranks 120th in the NCAA. Stony Brook ranks 248th in three pointers allowed per game (24.0).
