The Massachusetts-Lowell River Hawks (2-3) go head-to-head with the Sacred Heart Pioneers (2-2) at Paul Bailey Pizzitola Sports Center. The game is scheduled to start at 1:30 p.m. ET on Sunday, November 18, 2018.
Sacred Heart Pioneers vs. Massachusetts-Lowell River Hawks Betting Prediction
In the Pioneers’ last game, they were defeated by the Brown Bears, 82-77. One of Brown’s largest strengths was getting to the charity stripe. They made 31 trips to the line, while Sacred Heart went 23 times. E.J. Anosike led Sacred Heart in scoring with 17 points on 7-for-16 shooting.
The River Hawks defeated the Army West Point Black Knights in their last matchup, 92-85. The River Hawks had a great free throw rate of 0.263 (above their season average of 0.225) and held the Black Knights to an offensive rebounding percentage of 17.2 (below their season average of 25.8). Christian Lutete was the top scorer from either team with 25 points on 9-for-13 shooting from the field.
The Pioneers won the sole game against the River Hawks last season, 87-80. The Pioneers had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.614 vs. 0.500) and had a better offensive rebounding percentage (25.9 vs. 22.5).
Opposite tempos will be on display in this meeting. Massachusetts-Lowell ranks 65th in possessions per game (72.1) while Sacred Heart is 172nd (69.9) dating back to last season.
Sacred Heart vs. Massachusetts-Lowell ATS Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Massachusetts-Lowell, ATS Winner – Massachusetts-Lowell, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Sacred Heart ranks 16th in rebounds per game (39.7) while Massachusetts-Lowell ranks 288th (32.7).
The River Hawks rank 68th in three pointers allowed per game (20.2) while the Pioneers rank 269th (24.1).
Massachusetts-Lowell ranks 82nd in steals per game (6.8) while Sacred Heart ranks 254th (4.9).
The Pioneers rank 117th in assists allowed per game (12.8) while the River Hawks rank 228th (14.3).
Massachusetts-Lowell ranks 208th in blocks per game (2.8) while Sacred Heart ranks 230th (2.6).
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