Hartford Hawks at UMBC Retrievers ATS Prediction 02/06/19

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The UMBC Retrievers (14-9, 6-2 AmEast) welcome the Hartford Hawks (11-12, 4-4 AmEast) to Retriever Activities Center. The Retrievers will attempt to lengthen their five-game winning streak. Action gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, February 6, 2019.

Hartford Hawks at UMBC Retrievers Betting Odds

In their last game, the Retrievers beat the Stony Brook Seawolves, 57-49, while the Hawks fell to the Stony Brook Seawolves, 86-77.

The Retrievers held the Seawolves to an effective field goal percentage of 0.327 (below their season average of 0.480) and had a better turnover percentage (16.5 vs. 18.4). Hartford, meanwhile, had a turnover percentage of 9.1 (better than their season average of 16.7). UMBC was lifted by Joe Sherburne, who had 17 points and 11 rebounds. John Carroll, meanwhile led the way for Hartford, putting up 16 points and 10 rebounds.

In their first matchup this season, Carroll led the Hawks to a 66-64 victory. He recorded a double-double with 13 points and 14 rebounds. Hartford’s 0.509 effective field goal percentage was its biggest strength over UMBC, who had a mark of 0.464.

Second-chance opportunities might be rare for Hartford in this meeting. The Hawks currently rank 269th in offensive rebounding percentage (25.9 percent), while UMBC ranks 47th in defensive rebounding percentage (75.1 percent).

Hartford Hawks at UMBC Retrievers Pick

Basketball Pick: SU Winner – UMBC, ATS Winner – UMBC, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • Hartford averages 26.0 three pointers per game, which ranks 51st in the country. UMBC ranks 245th in three pointers allowed per game (25.6).
  • The Retrievers average 8.0 steals per game, which ranks 28th in the country. The Hawks rank 98th in steals allowed per game (6.2).
  • UMBC ranks 200th in rebounds per game (34.6) while Hartford ranks 267th (32.1).
  • The Retrievers rank 36th in assists allowed per game (11.3) while the Hawks rank 157th (13.6).
  • UMBC ranks 28th in blocks allowed per game (2.5) while Hartford ranks 146th (3.9).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Hawks have scored an average of 77.4 points per game (3.4 above their season average) and allowed an average of 69.0 points per game (4.4 below their season average).
  • The Retrievers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 9.8, up from 5.4 for the season.