The New Hampshire Wildcats (3-18, 1-7 AmEast) and the Massachusetts-Lowell River Hawks (12-11, 4-4 AmEast) square off at Costello Athletic Center. The Wildcats will try to put an end to their six-game losing streak. Action gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, February 6, 2019, and can be seen on ESPN 3.
New Hampshire Wildcats vs. Massachusetts-Lowell River Hawks ATS Odds
Both teams lost in their last contest. The River Hawks fell to the Vermont Catamounts, 74-65, while the Wildcats were defeated by the Maine Black Bears, 62-53.
New Hampshire held Maine to an offensive rebounding percentage of 10.0 (below their season average of 27.0) while Massachusetts-Lowell had a turnover percentage of 12.9 (better than their season average of 17.9). Christian Lutete played a pivotal role for Massachusetts-Lowell with 18 points and five rebounds. Meanwhile, New Hampshire was lifted by Jordan Reed, who put up 18 points and six rebounds.
In their first matchup this year, Jayden Martinez led the Wildcats to a 68-64 victory. He notched a double-double with 12 points and 10 rebounds. The Wildcats’ turnover percentage was their largest advantage over the River Hawks. New Hampshire had a rate of 12.0, while Massachusetts-Lowell posted a mark of 20.7.
It will be a showdown of conflicting styles as the fast-paced River Hawks (ranked 38th in the nation in possessions per game) will look to push the more grind-it-out Wildcats (280th in possessions per game).
New Hampshire Wildcats at Massachusetts-Lowell River Hawks Betting Pick
Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Massachusetts-Lowell, ATS Winner – Massachusetts-Lowell, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Massachusetts-Lowell ranks 27th in assists per game (16.2) while New Hampshire ranks 233rd (11.0).
- The River Hawks average 35.3 rebounds per game, which ranks 169th in the NCAA. The Wildcats rank 235th in rebounds allowed per game (37.7).
- The Wildcats rank 19th in steals allowed per game (5.0) while the River Hawks rank 180th (7.5).
- New Hampshire ranks 28th in three pointers attempted per game (27.3) while Massachusetts-Lowell ranks 116th (23.5).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Wildcats have scored an average of 48.8 points per game (12.4 below their season average) and allowed an average of 66.0 points per game (4.2 below their season average).
- The River Hawks have been outscored by an average of 1.4 points in their last five games. On the season, Massachusetts-Lowell has defeated opponents by an average of 1.8 points.
