The Princeton Tigers (1-6) will be at home in L. Stockwell Jadwin Gymnasium when they go head-to-head with the Monmouth Hawks (4-5). The game gets underway at 8 p.m. ET on Tuesday, December 10, 2019.
Monmouth Hawks at Princeton Tigers ATS Odds
In their last matchup, the Tigers were beaten by the Drexel Dragons, 82-76, while the Hawks defeated the Norfolk State Spartans, 75-71.
Monmouth played a nearly flawless game. They had a turnover percentage of 16.8 (better than their season average of 18.3) and a free throw rate of 0.190 (matching their season average). Norfolk State was 24.6 and 0.164, respectively, for those same stats. Princeton, on the other hand, forced Drexel into a turnover percentage of 19.5 (above the 11.0 mark opponents have averaged against Princeton this season). Jaelin Llewellyn had a good game for Princeton, contributing 28 points. Monmouth, meanwhile, received a boost from Deion Hammond, who put up 24 points and six rebounds.
The Tigers won the sole contest between these two teams last season, 60-57. The Tigers’ turnover percentage was their biggest advantage over the Hawks. Princeton had a rate of 15.6, while Monmouth posted a mark of 24.3.
Second-chance points might be hard to come by for Monmouth in this meeting. The Hawks rank 209th in offensive rebounding percentage (27.8 percent), while Princeton ranks 55th in defensive rebounding percentage (75.1 percent) since last season.
Monmouth at Princeton Odds Pick
Basketball Tip: SU Winner – Monmouth, ATS Winner – Monmouth, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Princeton ranks 81st in three pointers attempted per game (24.4) while Monmouth ranks 261st (17.2).
- The Hawks average 6.8 steals per game, which ranks 102nd in the NCAA. The Tigers rank 108th in steals allowed per game (6.3).
- The Tigers rank 49th in assists allowed per game (11.1) while the Hawks rank 146th (13.0).
- Monmouth averages 2.8 blocks per game, which ranks 138th in the nation. Princeton ranks 160th in blocks allowed per game (4.0).
