The Massachusetts Minutemen (1-0) challenge the New Hampshire Wildcats (1-0) at the William D. Mullins Center. The game is scheduled to start at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, November 9, 2018.
New Hampshire Wildcats at Massachusetts Minutemen ATS Prediction
The Wildcats come in on a high note after blowing out the Rivier Raiders in their last matchup, 108-54. The Wildcats had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (54.5 vs. 16.7) and had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.699 vs. 0.375). Luke Rosinski had a good outing for New Hampshire, contributing 11 points and 10 rebounds.
In the Minutemen’s last game, they were victorious over the Massachusetts-Lowell River Hawks, 83-75. The Minutemen had a better free throw rate (0.246 vs. 0.186) and had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.557 vs. 0.443). Carl Pierre was the top scorer from either team with 21 points on 9-for-16 shooting from the field.
Second-chance opportunities could be scarce for Massachusetts in this showdown. Dating back to the 2017-18 season, the Minutemen rank 232nd in offensive rebounding percentage (27.4 percent), while New Hampshire ranks third in defensive rebounding percentage (79.4 percent).
New Hampshire Wildcats at Massachusetts Minutemen Odds Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
New Hampshire ranks fifth in assists allowed per game (9.6) while Massachusetts ranks 281st (16.1).
The Wildcats rank 27th in rebounds per game (38.9) while the Minutemen rank 270th (33.1).
Massachusetts ranks 175th in blocks per game (3.0) while New Hampshire ranks 265th (1.9).
The Minutemen rank 268th in steals per game (4.7) while the Wildcats rank 288th (3.6).
New Hampshire ranks 51st in three pointers attempted per game (25.2) while Massachusetts ranks 64th in three pointers allowed per game (19.9).
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