A five-game home winning streak is on the line for the Monmouth Hawks (7-16, 6-4 MAAC) when they go head-to-head with the Rider Broncs (12-8, 7-1 MAAC) at OceanFirst Bank Center. The game gets underway at 2 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 2, 2019.
Rider Broncs vs. Monmouth Hawks ATS Odds
Both teams defeated their last opponent. The Hawks defeated the Siena Saints 66-55, while the Broncs beat the Saint Peter’s Peacocks 59-51.
Rider played a nearly flawless game. They had a superb free throw rate of 0.279 (above their season average of 0.223) and a turnover percentage of 17.2 (worse than their season average of 15.6). For those same stats, Saint Peter’s had marks of 0.135 and 30.2, respectively. Monmouth, meanwhile, dominated every facet of their game. They had a phenomenal free throw rate of 0.452 (above their season average of 0.273) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.560 (above their season average of 0.446). For those same stats, Siena was 0.109 and 0.445, respectively. Monmouth was led by Deion Hammond, who had 16 points. Meanwhile, Tyere Marshall played a key role for Rider with 14 points and nine rebounds.
This series was highly competitive last year. Each won one of the two games played against each other last season. In the most recent contest, the Hawks won 91-77. The Hawks’ 42.9 offensive rebounding percentage was their largest strength over the Broncs, who had a mark of 36.1. This is the first time these teams will clash this year.
This has potential to be a sloppy game for the Monmouth offense. Monmouth ranks 314th in the country in ball protection (turnover percentage of 21.7 percent), while the pesky defense of Rider forces the 26th-most turnovers in the nation (23.4 percent).
Rider Broncs at Monmouth Hawks Betting Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Monmouth, ATS Winner – Monmouth, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Rider ranks 81st in assists per game (14.6) while Monmouth ranks 240th (10.9).
- The Broncs rank 101st in rebounds per game (36.9) while the Hawks rank 163rd in rebounds allowed per game (35.4).
- The Broncs average 9.1 steals per game, which ranks 13th in the country. The Hawks rank 137th in steals allowed per game (6.8).
- Rider ranks 203rd in three pointers attempted per game (20.4) while Monmouth ranks 278th (16.8).
Bettings Trends:
- The Hawks’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 2.2, down from 8.8 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Broncs have scored an average of 76.0 points per game (0.8 below their season average) and allowed an average of 68.8 points per game (5.8 below their season average).
