The Maine Black Bears (5-22, 3-9 AmEast) will be at Island Federal Credit Union Arena to clash against the Stony Brook Seawolves (21-6, 9-3 AmEast) in an AmEast matchup. Action gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 23, 2019, and can be seen on ESPN 3.
Maine Black Bears vs. Stony Brook Seawolves Betting Odds
Both teams fell in their last outing. The Seawolves fell to the Albany Great Danes, 74-70, while the Black Bears were defeated by the Albany Great Danes, 63-54.
Maine forced Albany into a turnover percentage of 22.6 (above their season average of 18.3) while Stony Brook forced Albany into a turnover percentage of 20.8 (above the 16.0 mark opponents have averaged against Stony Brook this season). Stony Brook was lifted by Akwasi Yeboah, who contributed 22 points and 12 rebounds. Meanwhile, Isaiah White had a solid performance for Maine, putting up 11 points.
In their first matchup this year, Jaron Cornish led the Seawolves to a 64-61 win. He produced six points, 10 assists and eight rebounds. The Seawolves’ offensive rebounding percentage was their largest strength over the Black Bears. Stony Brook had a rate of 25.0, while Maine posted a mark of 17.9.
Stony Brook could have their way on the defensive side of the ball as they square off against one of the country’s worst offenses. The Seawolves currently rank 14th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.453), while Maine is 253rd in effective field goal percentage (0.497).
Maine Black Bears vs. Stony Brook Seawolves ATS Pick
Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Stony Brook, ATS Winner – Stony Brook, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Stony Brook ranks eighth in rebounds per game (41.3) while Maine ranks 261st (32.2).
- The Black Bears rank 43rd in steals per game (7.6) while the Seawolves rank 147th (5.9).
- Maine averages 20.9 three pointers per game, which ranks 201st in the NCAA. Stony Brook ranks 237th in three pointers allowed per game (24.7).
- The Black Bears rank 61st in assists per game (15.0) while the Seawolves rank 244th (11.1).
- Maine ranks 22nd in blocks allowed per game (2.4) while Stony Brook ranks 150th (3.9).
Bettings Trends:
- The Seawolves’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 8.8, up from 5.3 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Black Bears have scored an average of 63.6 points per game (0.5 above their season average) and allowed an average of 70.0 points per game (0.5 below their season average).
