The Bowling Green Falcons (2-2) meet the Hampton Pirates (1-2) in the Legends Classic-Subregional at Calihan Hall. The game starts at 5 p.m. ET on Monday, November 19, 2018.
Bowling Green Falcons vs. Hampton Pirates ATS Prediction
The Falcons come in on a high note after topping the North Carolina Central Eagles in their last contest, 75-60. The Falcons had a much better free throw rate (0.193 vs. 0.035) and had a turnover percentage of 8.5 (better than their season average of 22.7). Bowling Green rallied around Demajeo Wiggins, who was the game’s leading scorer with 22 points on 10-for-11 shooting.
The last time the Pirates played, they lost to the California Golden Bears, 80-66. California launched 14 three pointers, making eight of them (57.1 percent). Hampton, meanwhile, was just 3-21 (14.3 percent). Hampton’s Jermaine Marrow put together a solid performance, leading both teams in scoring with 26 points on 9-for-24 shooting.
There should be a fair amount of transition offense in this matchup that features a pair of the NCAA’s more up-and-down teams. Hampton ranks 16th in possessions per game (74.5) and Bowling Green is 51st (72.6) dating back to last season.
Bowling Green vs. Hampton Betting Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Bowling Green ranks 25th in rebounds per game (39.0) while Hampton ranks 298th in rebounds allowed per game (38.5).
The Pirates rank 106th in blocks per game (3.8) while the Falcons rank 249th (2.4).
Hampton averages 14.9 assists per game, which ranks 84th in the NCAA. Bowling Green ranks 202nd in assists allowed per game (14.0).
The Falcons rank 189th in three pointers attempted per game (21.4) while the Pirates rank 284th (18.6).
Bowling Green ranks 172nd in steals per game (5.9) while Hampton ranks 227th (5.3).
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