The 25th-ranked Washington Huskies (2-1) will be at home in Alaska Airlines Arena when they square off with the Maine Black Bears (1-2). The game can be seen on Pac-12 Network at 11 p.m. ET on Tuesday, November 19, 2019.
Maine Black Bears vs. Washington Huskies Betting Odds
Both teams lost in their last game. The Huskies fell to the Tennessee Volunteers, 75-62, while the Black Bears were defeated by the Portland Pilots, 71-62.
Maine had a better offensive rebounding percentage (25.8 vs. 23.1) while Washington had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (36.6 vs. 18.2). Nahziah Carter played well for Washington, recording 18 points and 12 rebounds. Sergio El Darwich, meanwhile played a pivotal role for Maine with 21 points and five assists.
Half-court execution will be of utmost importance when a pair of the nation’s slowest-paced teams clash. Washington ranks 288th in possessions per game (66.9) and Maine is 328th (65.6) dating back to last season. Also, the 332nd-ranked offense of the Black Bears (offensive efficiency of 94.9) will face a difficult test against the 37th-ranked defense of the Huskies (defensive efficiency of 96.0).
Maine vs. Washington Betting Pick
Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Washington, ATS Winner – Washington, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Washington ranks 13th in steals per game (8.8) while Maine ranks 254th in steals allowed per game (7.3).
- The Huskies rank second in blocks per game (5.9) while the Black Bears rank 182nd (2.9).
- Neither of these teams are great at rebounding the ball. Maine is 307th in the country with 31.8 rebounds per game while Washington is 309th with 31.7 rebounds per game.
- The Huskies rank 24th in three pointers allowed per game (19.2) while the Black Bears rank 253rd (24.1).
- Maine ranks 62nd in assists per game (14.7) while Washington ranks 243rd (11.9).
