The UMass Lowell River Hawks (9-14, 3-5 AmEast) will be at Island Federal Credit Union Arena to clash against the Stony Brook Seawolves (15-8, 6-2 AmEast) in an AmEast matchup. Action gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, February 5, 2020.
UMass Lowell River Hawks vs. Stony Brook Seawolves ATS Odds
Both teams were victorious in their last game. The Seawolves beat the UMBC Retrievers 74-63, while the River Hawks barely escaped the New Hampshire Wildcats 77-75.
UMass Lowell dominated nearly every stat category in the game. They had an absurd free throw rate of 0.447 (above their season average of 0.249) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.596 (above their season average of 0.518). New Hampshire recorded marks of 0.106 and 0.515, respectively, for those same stats. The Seawolves, meanwhile, made 16 of their 22 free throws (72.7 percent) and had a turnover percentage of 11.0 (better than their season average of 18.4). Elijah Olaniyi put together a good game for Stony Brook with 21 points and five rebounds. UMass Lowell, meanwhile, rallied around Obadiah Noel, who had 21 points and seven rebounds.
In their first matchup this season, Olaniyi led the Seawolves to an 84-76 victory. He recorded 13 points, seven rebounds and five steals. Stony Brook’s rebounding was their biggest advantage. The Seawolves had more offensive rebounds (17 vs. seven), defensive rebounds (28 vs. 26) and total rebounds (45 vs. 33).
Stony Brook may have trouble getting to the charity stripe in this contest. The Seawolves currently rank 143rd in the nation with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.232, while UMass Lowell ranks 36th in FTA rate allowed (0.173).
UMass Lowell River Hawks at Stony Brook Seawolves Free Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Stony Brook, ATS Winner – Stony Brook, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Stony Brook averages 39.7 rebounds per game, which ranks 33rd in the NCAA. UMass Lowell ranks 215th in rebounds allowed per game (37.2).
- The River Hawks average 14.8 assists per game, which ranks 54th in the NCAA. The Seawolves rank 158th in assists allowed per game (13.1).
- Stony Brook ranks 114th in steals per game (6.7) while UMass Lowell ranks 128th in steals allowed per game (6.6).
- The Seawolves rank 57th in three pointers attempted per game (25.3) while the River Hawks rank 199th in three pointers allowed per game (23.0).
- Stony Brook ranks 20th in blocks per game (5.0) while UMass Lowell ranks 141st (2.8).
Bettings Trends:
- The River Hawks’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 13.6, up from 1.7 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Seawolves have scored an average of 74.4 points per game (2.6 above their season average) and allowed an average of 70.4 points per game (4.5 above their season average).
