The Stony Brook Seawolves (16-8, 7-2 AmEast) will be at Lundholm Gym to clash with the New Hampshire Wildcats (10-11, 3-5 AmEast) in an AmEast matchup. Action begins at 12 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 8, 2020.
Stony Brook Seawolves at New Hampshire Wildcats ATS Odds
In their last outing, the Wildcats lost a close one to the UMass Lowell River Hawks, 77-75, while the Seawolves beat the UMass Lowell River Hawks, 77-70.
The Seawolves forced 19 turnovers and held the River Hawks to an effective field goal percentage of 0.427 (below their season average of 0.521). New Hampshire, on the other hand, held UMass Lowell to an offensive rebounding percentage of 6.9 (below their season average of 26.8). Jayden Martinez was a key piece for New Hampshire with 18 points and seven rebounds. Stony Brook, meanwhile, rallied around Elijah Olaniyi, who put up 33 points and 10 rebounds.
In their first matchup this season, Olaniyi led the Seawolves to a 73-48 victory. He recorded a double-double with 22 points and 11 rebounds. One of Stony Brook’s biggest strengths was getting to the free throw line. They had 25 free throw attempts, while New Hampshire had 17.
New Hampshire might struggle to find the bottom of the net as they clash against one of the nation’s best defenses. Stony Brook currently ranks 65th in defensive efficiency while the Wildcats rank 279th in offensive efficiency.
Stony Brook Seawolves at New Hampshire Wildcats Pick
Pick: SU Winner – New Hampshire, ATS Winner – New Hampshire, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- New Hampshire ranks 44th in three pointers attempted per game (25.8) while Stony Brook ranks 227th in three pointers allowed per game (24.4).
- The Wildcats rank 13th in assists allowed per game (9.9) while the Seawolves rank 153rd (13.0).
- Stony Brook ranks 97th in steals per game (6.9) while New Hampshire ranks 226th (4.8).
- The Wildcats rank second in rebounds per game (42.4) while the Seawolves rank 181st in rebounds allowed per game (35.9).
- Stony Brook ranks 18th in blocks per game (4.9) while New Hampshire ranks 192nd (2.0).
Bettings Trends:
- The Wildcats have been outscored by an average of 1.0 point in their last five games. For the season, New Hampshire has defeated opponents by an average of 3.2 points.
- During their last five games, the Seawolves have scored an average of 76.8 points per game (4.8 above their season average) and allowed an average of 70.8 points per game (4.7 above their season average).
