Maine Black Bears at Albany Great Danes Betting Prediction 01/12/19

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The Maine Black Bears (2-15, 0-2 AmEast) and the Albany Great Danes (5-11, 0-1 AmEast) go head-to-head at SEFCU Arena. The Black Bears will try to snap their six-game losing streak. Action gets underway at 3 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 12, 2019.

Maine Black Bears at Albany Great Danes Betting Odds

Both teams were blown out in their last contest. The Great Danes fell to the Vermont Catamounts, 80-51, while the Black Bears were defeated by the Vermont Catamounts, 73-49.

Maine held Vermont to an offensive rebounding percentage of 8.7 (below their season average of 28.1) while Albany did an excellent job of converting from the charity stripe (8-11; 72.7 percent). Adam Lulka had a solid performance for Albany, contributing 15 points and eight rebounds. Maine was lifted by Sergio El Darwich, who put up 16 points and eight rebounds.

The Great Danes dominated this series last year, taking both games. In the most recent contest, Albany won 89-79. Albany won the rebounding battle. The Great Danes had 20 offensive rebounds and 45 total rebounds, while the Black Bears had six and 26, respectively. This is the first time these teams will go head-to-head this year.

Half-court execution will be of utmost importance when two of the nation’s slowest-paced teams battle. Albany currently ranks 255th in possessions per game (68.7) and Maine is 313th (66.8).

Maine at Albany Odds Pick

Free Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Albany, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • Maine averages 14.2 assists per game, which ranks 103rd in the nation. Albany ranks 201st in assists allowed per game (15.3).
  • The Black Bears average 7.4 steals per game, which ranks 61st in the NCAA. The Great Danes rank 122nd in steals allowed per game (6.8).
  • Albany averages 23.9 three pointers per game, which ranks 100th in the NCAA. Maine ranks 146th in three pointers allowed per game (23.1).
  • The Black Bears rank 36th in blocks allowed per game (2.6) while the Great Danes rank 119th (3.9).
  • Albany ranks 172nd in rebounds per game (34.9) while Maine ranks 236th (31.9).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Great Danes have scored an average of 63.6 points per game (4.3 below their season average) and allowed an average of 72.8 points per game (1.0 above their season average).
  • The Black Bears’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 11.8, up from 10.3 for the season.