The Hartford Hawks (10-10, 3-2 AmEast) will be at SEFCU Arena to go head-to-head with the Albany Great Danes (11-9, 4-1 AmEast) in an AmEast matchup. The game starts at 3 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 25, 2020.
Hartford Hawks at Albany Great Danes ATS Odds
In their last matchup, the Great Danes won big over the UMass Lowell River Hawks, 101-75, while the Hawks were beaten by the UMBC Retrievers, 69-60.
Albany played a perfect game. They had a ridiculous offensive rebounding percentage of 37.9 (above their season average of 23.9) and a free throw rate of 0.235 (matching their season average). UMass Lowell was 18.2 and 0.136, respectively, for those same stats. Hartford, on the other hand, had a better effective field goal percentage (0.455 vs. 0.483). Cameron Healy led the way for Albany, recording 41 points and seven rebounds. Meanwhile, Traci Carter was a key piece for Hartford with 13 points, five rebounds and five assists.
This was a highly competitive series last year. Each won one of the two games played against each other last season. In the most recent game, the Hawks won 82-80. Hartford did an excellent job of making free throws (10-14; 71.4 percent). Albany, on the other hand, had a better offensive rebounding percentage (35.5 vs. 32.3). This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
It could be a tough game for Hartford on the offensive glass. The Hawks rank 338th in offensive rebounding percentage (21.8 percent), while Albany ranks 80th in defensive rebounding percentage (74.4 percent).
Hartford vs. Albany Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Albany, ATS Winner – Albany, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Albany ranks 103rd in rebounds allowed per game (34.2) while Hartford ranks 242nd (39.0).
- The Great Danes average 13.3 assists per game, which ranks 120th in the NCAA. The Hawks rank 179th in assists allowed per game (13.7).
- Hartford ranks 25th in blocks allowed per game (2.5) while Albany ranks 70th (3.1).
- The Hawks average 7.3 steals per game, which ranks 79th in the nation. The Great Danes rank 184th in steals allowed per game (7.7).
- Hartford ranks 118th in three pointers attempted per game (22.9) while Albany ranks 214th in three pointers allowed per game (23.8).
Bettings Trends:
- The Hawks’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 0.4, down from 2.3 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Great Danes have scored an average of 77.8 points per game (8.3 above their season average) and allowed an average of 70.0 points per game (1.7 above their season average).
