Monmouth Hawks vs. Quinnipiac Bobcats ATS Prediction 03/09/19

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The Monmouth Hawks (12-20, 11-8 MAAC) meet the Quinnipiac Bobcats (16-13, 11-7 MAAC) in the Metro Atlantic Conference Tourney at Times Union Center. Action begins at 7 p.m. ET on Saturday, March 9, 2019, and can be seen on ESPN 3.

Monmouth Hawks vs. Quinnipiac Bobcats ATS Odds

In their last outing, the Bobcats fell to the Manhattan Jaspers, 62-58, while the Hawks beat the Niagara Purple Eagles, 76-72.

The Hawks held the Purple Eagles to an offensive rebounding percentage of 15.6 (below their season average of 27.5) and had a turnover percentage of 11.1 (better than their season average of 18.8). Quinnipiac, meanwhile, did a terrific job of converting from the charity stripe (16-19; 84.2 percent). Quinnipiac received a boost from Rich Kelly, who had 17 points. Diago Quinn was a key piece for Monmouth with 14 points and nine rebounds.

It could be a mistake-prone game for the Quinnipiac offense. Quinnipiac ranks 263rd in the country in ball protection (turnover percentage of 19.9 percent), while the disruptive defense of Monmouth forces the 40th-most turnovers in the nation (21.8 percent). Furthermore, the Hawks are among the nation’s elite at getting to the line, ranking 42nd in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.276). The Bobcats, however, rank ninth at keeping opponents off the charity stripe with an opponents’ FTA rate of 0.165.

Monmouth Hawks vs. Quinnipiac Bobcats ATS Pick

Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Monmouth, ATS Winner – Monmouth, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • Quinnipiac ranks fifth in three pointers attempted per game (29.7) while Monmouth ranks 294th (16.2).
  • The Hawks rank 79th in steals per game (6.8) while the Bobcats rank 87th in steals allowed per game (6.0).
  • The Bobcats rank 175th in assists per game (12.7) while the Hawks rank 247th (10.9).
  • Quinnipiac averages 36.1 rebounds per game, which ranks 115th in the nation. Monmouth ranks 160th in rebounds allowed per game (35.3).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Bobcats have scored an average of 77.4 points per game (4.3 above their season average) and allowed an average of 71.8 points per game (0.6 above their season average).
  • The Hawks’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 1.8, down from 6.3 for the season.