The Pittsburgh Panthers (2-2) will be at home in the Petersen Events Center when they square off with the Monmouth Hawks (1-3). The game can be seen on ACC Network at 7 p.m. ET on Monday, November 18, 2019.
Monmouth Hawks at Pittsburgh Panthers Betting Odds
Both teams fell in their last game. The Panthers fell to the West Virginia Mountaineers, 68-53, while the Hawks lost big to the fifth-ranked Kansas Jayhawks, 112-57.
Monmouth had a better offensive rebounding percentage (25.6 vs. 32.4) while Pittsburgh had a free throw rate of 0.345 (above their season average of 0.344). Pittsburgh’s Justin Champagnie had a solid performance, contributing 12 points and five rebounds. Ray Salnave played a key role for Monmouth with 11 points and five rebounds.
Pittsburgh could have their way on defense as they battle against one of the worst offenses in the country. The Panthers rank 49th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.475), while Monmouth is 340th in effective field goal percentage (0.455) dating back to last season. Ball security could be troublesome for the Hawks. They rank 312th at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 21.1 percent), while the Panthers have forced the 52nd-most turnovers in the country (opponents’ turnover percentage of 21.4 percent).
Monmouth at Pittsburgh Odds Pick
Basketball Tip: SU Winner – Pittsburgh, ATS Winner – Monmouth, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Pittsburgh ranks 101st in steals per game (6.8) while Monmouth ranks 251st in steals allowed per game (7.2).
- The Hawks rank 184th in rebounds allowed per game (35.3) while the Panthers rank 257th (36.9).
- Pittsburgh ranks 252nd in assists per game (11.6) while Monmouth ranks 273rd (11.1).
- The Panthers rank 206th in three pointers allowed per game (23.2) while the Hawks rank 308th (26.9).
- Pittsburgh averages 3.8 blocks per game, which ranks 97th in the country. Monmouth ranks 190th in blocks allowed per game (3.6).
