The winless Maine Black Bears (0-5) visit People’s United Center to clash against the Quinnipiac Bobcats (1-2). The game starts at 2 p.m. ET on Sunday, November 25, 2018.
Maine Black Bears vs. Quinnipiac Bobcats Betting Odds
In their last outing, the Bobcats beat the New Hampshire Wildcats, 69-63, while the Black Bears were beaten by the North Texas Mean Green, 74-63.
Quinnipiac played a nearly perfect game. They had a phenomenal offensive rebounding percentage of 40.5 and a free throw rate of 0.193. New Hampshire put up marks of 23.9 and 0.159, respectively, for those same stats. Maine, on the other hand, forced North Texas into a turnover percentage of 19.8 (above their season average of 14.3). Jacob Rigoni played well for Quinnipiac with 23 points and nine rebounds. Maine was led by Isaiah White, who recorded 22 points.
The Black Bears won the sole game between these two teams last season, 78-72. Maine had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.667 vs. 0.435). Quinnipiac, on the other hand, had a much better turnover percentage (19.6 vs. 30.6).
Opposite tempos will be on display in this battle. Maine ranks 94th in possessions per game (71.3) while Quinnipiac is 213th (69.1) since the 2017-18 season.
Maine Black Bears at Quinnipiac Bobcats Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Quinnipiac, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
- Quinnipiac ranks 21st in three pointers attempted per game (27.0) while Maine ranks 242nd in three pointers allowed per game (23.6).
- The Black Bears rank 182nd in blocks per game (3.0) while the Bobcats rank 233rd (2.6).
- Quinnipiac ranks 273rd in assists per game (11.9) while Maine ranks 236th in assists allowed per game (14.4).
- The Black Bears rank 128th in steals per game (6.5) while the Bobcats rank 231st (5.4).
- Quinnipiac ranks 202nd in rebounds per game (34.8) while Maine ranks 301st in rebounds allowed per game (38.6).
