The Massachusetts-Lowell River Hawks (8-7) will attempt to lengthen their six-game home winning streak in a matchup against the Stony Brook Seawolves (12-3) at Costello Athletic Center. The game starts at 1 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 5, 2019.
Stony Brook Seawolves at Massachusetts-Lowell River Hawks ATS Prediction
In the Seawolves’ last matchup, they defeated the George Washington Colonials, 77-74. Stony Brook’s turnover percentage was their largest strength over George Washington. The Seawolves had a rate of 12.8, while the Colonials posted a mark of 19.5. Stony Brook was lifted by Elijah Olaniyi, who was the team’s leading scorer with 18 points on 6-for-17 shooting.
The River Hawks lost to the Massachusetts Minutemen in their last game, 83-75. Getting to the free throw line was one of Massachusetts’ largest advantages. They had 27 free throw attempts, while Massachusetts-Lowell had 16. Massachusetts-Lowell’s Christian Lutete contributed 17 points and 11 rebounds in the game.
After splitting two games last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. In the last game, the Seawolves won 81-68. The Seawolves had a much better turnover percentage (14.9 vs. 22.0) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (41.0 vs. 32.4).
Akwasi Yeboah and Olaniyi have played at a high level over the last five games for Stony Brook. Yeboah has averaged 0 points per game. Not to be outdone, Olaniyi has put up 0 points a game during that span.
This game should be a battle of contrasting styles. Massachusetts-Lowell likes to play quickly (17th in possessions per game), while Stony Brook is slower-paced (191st in possessions per game). Additionally, the Seawolves rank 27th in offensive rebounding percentage (36.3 percent), while the River Hawks rank 268th in defensive rebounding percentage (69.2 percent).
Stony Brook Seawolves at Massachusetts-Lowell River Hawks Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Stony Brook, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Massachusetts-Lowell ranks 16th in assists per game (17.5) while Stony Brook ranks 218th (10.9).
The Seawolves average 40.0 rebounds per game, which ranks 37th in the NCAA. The River Hawks rank 163rd in rebounds allowed per game (36.2).
Massachusetts-Lowell averages 3.1 blocks per game, which ranks 108th in the nation. Stony Brook ranks 147th in blocks allowed per game (4.5).
The Seawolves rank 148th in steals per game (5.7) while the River Hawks rank 160th in steals allowed per game (7.7).
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The Seawolves’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 6.8, up from 5.4 for the season.
During their last five games, the River Hawks have scored an average of 80.6 points per game (3.5 below their season average) and allowed an average of 84.0 points per game (3.5 above their season average).
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