It will be a battle between AmEast opponents when the New Hampshire Wildcats (2-12, 0-1 AmEast) welcome the Massachusetts-Lowell River Hawks (8-8, 0-1 AmEast) to Lundholm Gym. The game will air on ESPN 3 at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 9, 2019.
Massachusetts-Lowell River Hawks at New Hampshire Wildcats Betting Prediction
The River Hawks are hoping for a better outcome after their 83-75 loss to the Massachusetts Minutemen in their last matchup. One of Massachusetts’ largest strengths was getting to the free throw line. They had 27 free throw attempts, while Massachusetts-Lowell had 16. Massachusetts-Lowell’s Christian Lutete played well, recording 17 points and 11 rebounds.
In the Wildcats’ previous game, they easily got past the Rivier Raiders, 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). With 11 points and 10 rebounds, New Hampshire’s Luke Rosinski had a good outing.
Massachusetts-Lowell may have a tough time creating turnovers. New Hampshire ranks 94th in the NCAA at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 17.6 percent), while Massachusetts-Lowell forces the 202nd-most turnovers (19.3 percent). It will also be a showdown of conflicting tempos as the up-and-down River Hawks rank 18th in possessions per game, while the more methodical Wildcats rank 271st.
After splitting two games last season, these teams will meet for the first time this year. In the last game, the River Hawks won 92-77. Massachusetts-Lowell did an excellent job of making free throws (19-24; 79.2 percent). New Hampshire, on the other hand, had a better turnover percentage (8.5 vs. 11.3).
Massachusetts-Lowell River Hawks vs. New Hampshire Wildcats Betting Pick
Basketball Tip: SU Winner – New Hampshire, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Massachusetts-Lowell ranks 21st in assists per game (17.3) while New Hampshire ranks 190th (11.9).
The Wildcats rank 19th in steals allowed per game (4.9) while the River Hawks rank 153rd (7.7).
New Hampshire ranks 33rd in three pointers attempted per game (27.2) while Massachusetts-Lowell ranks 119th (23.4).
The River Hawks rank 114th in rebounds per game (36.9) while the Wildcats rank 177th in rebounds allowed per game (36.6).
New Hampshire ranks 48th in blocks allowed per game (2.7) while Massachusetts-Lowell ranks 84th (3.3).
Bettings Trends:
The River Hawks have been outscored by an average of 3.4 points in their last five games. On the season, Massachusetts-Lowell has defeated opponents by an average of 2.6 points.
During their last five games, the Wildcats have scored an average of 78.0 points per game (11.6 above their season average) and allowed an average of 71.2 points per game (1.5 below their season average).
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