The Saint Peter’s Peacocks (3-5) will travel to the Hampton Convocation Center to take on the Hampton Pirates (4-8). Action starts at 1 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 28, 2019.
Saint Peter’s Peacocks at Hampton Pirates ATS Odds
In their last matchup, the Pirates lost big to the Kent State Golden Flashes, 103-64, while the Peacocks were victorious over the LIU Sharks, 69-58.
Saint Peter’s played a nearly flawless game. They had a ridiculous offensive rebounding percentage of 52.9 (above their season average of 37.5) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.500 (above their season average of 0.424). LIU recorded marks of 27.9 and 0.400, respectively, for those same stats. Hampton, meanwhile, did a terrific job of making free throws (17-23; 73.9 percent). Hampton’s Ben Stanley led the way, putting up 28 points and six rebounds. Saint Peter’s was led by Hassan Drame, who finished with 13 points and 17 rebounds.
The Peacocks won the only contest between these two teams last season, 83-80. Saint Peter’s had a better effective field goal percentage (0.549 vs. 0.475). Hampton, meanwhile, did a fantastic job of converting from the charity stripe (22-27; 81.5 percent).
It will be a matchup of conflicting paces as the up-tempo Pirates will look to push the more grind-it-out Peacocks. Dating back to last season, the Pirates rank 65th in possessions per game while the Peacocks are 172nd. Moreover, the Peacocks, who rank seventh in offensive rebounding percentage (32.1 percent), will try to exploit the Pirates, who rank 327th in defensive rebounding percentage (71.6 percent).
Saint Peter’s at Hampton Betting Pick
Free College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Hampton, ATS Winner – Saint Peter’s, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Saint Peter’s ranks 35th in rebounds per game (34.0) while Hampton ranks 241st in rebounds allowed per game (38.4).
- The Pirates average 3.7 blocks per game, which ranks 41st in the country. The Peacocks rank 140th in blocks allowed per game (3.5).
- Hampton ranks 208th in three pointers attempted per game (22.8) while Saint Peter’s ranks 238th (17.7).
- The Peacocks rank 46th in steals per game (6.0) while the Pirates rank 152nd (6.1).
- Hampton averages 14.1 assists per game, which ranks 59th in the NCAA. Saint Peter’s ranks 164th in assists allowed per game (12.6).
