The Maine Black Bears (3-18, 1-5 AmEast) will be at the Costello Athletic Center to go head-to-head against the Massachusetts-Lowell River Hawks (12-9, 4-2 AmEast) in an AmEast matchup. Action begins at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 30, 2019.
Maine Black Bears vs. Massachusetts-Lowell River Hawks ATS Odds
In their last game, the River Hawks were victorious over the Binghamton Bearcats, 85-79, while the Black Bears lost to the Binghamton Bearcats, 78-66.
The River Hawks had an absurdly low turnover percentage of 7.0 (better than their season average of 18.1) and had an offensive rebounding percentage of 34.1 (above their season average of 28.9). Maine, on the other hand, had an offensive rebounding percentage of 38.6 (above their season average of 25.9). Massachusetts-Lowell rallied around Christian Lutete, who finished with 29 points and seven rebounds. Meanwhile, Andrew Fleming had a good game for Maine, finishing with 12 points and eight rebounds.
The River Hawks dominated this series last year, winning both games. In the most recent matchup, Massachusetts-Lowell won 88-76. Massachusetts-Lowell’s free throw rate was their largest advantage over Maine. The River Hawks had a rate of 0.288, while the Black Bears posted a mark of 0.143. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
It will be a matchup of opposite paces as the fast-breaking River Hawks will look to push the more methodical Black Bears. The River Hawks rank 39th in possessions per game while the Black Bears are 306th.
Maine Black Bears at Massachusetts-Lowell River Hawks Betting Pick
Free Prediction: SU Winner – Massachusetts-Lowell, ATS Winner – Massachusetts-Lowell, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Massachusetts-Lowell averages 16.3 assists per game, which ranks 29th in the country. Maine ranks 215th in assists allowed per game (15.0).
- The River Hawks rank 112th in three pointers attempted per game (23.6) while the Black Bears rank 199th in three pointers allowed per game (23.9).
- Maine ranks 42nd in blocks allowed per game (2.7) while Massachusetts-Lowell ranks 110th (3.4).
- The River Hawks rank 135th in rebounds per game (36.0) while the Black Bears rank 255th (32.7).
- Maine ranks 55th in steals per game (7.5) while Massachusetts-Lowell ranks 174th in steals allowed per game (7.4).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Black Bears have scored an average of 63.6 points per game (1.3 above their season average) and allowed an average of 70.8 points per game (0.4 below their season average).
- The River Hawks’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 5.6, up from 3.3 for the season.
