It will be a battle between NEC opponents when the Sacred Heart Pioneers (6-10, 2-1 NEC) welcome the Bryant Bulldogs (5-9, 2-1 NEC) to the William Pitt Center – West Gym. The game is scheduled to begin at 2 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 12, 2019.
Bryant Bulldogs at Sacred Heart Pioneers Free Prediction
The last time the Bulldogs played, they defeated the Mount St. Mary’s Mountaineers, 66-59. The Bulldogs held the Mountaineers to an offensive rebounding percentage of 19.4 (below their season average of 29.1) and had a better turnover percentage (16.5 vs. 19.5). With 21 points on 8-for-16 shooting, Sabastian Townes was the top scorer from either team.
The Pioneers lost a tough one against the Wagner Seahawks in their last contest, 76-73. One of Wagner’s biggest advantages was their ability to convert at the free throw line. They were 19-23 (82.6 percent), while the Pioneers were 18-24 (75.0 percent). Sacred Heart’s Koreem Ozier had a solid performance, leading the team in scoring with 19 points on 4-for-15 shooting.
After splitting two games last season, these teams will battle for the first time this year. The Pioneers won the last matchup 94-84. Sacred Heart’s effective field goal percentage was its largest strength over Bryant. The Pioneers had a rate of 0.703 while the Bulldogs posted a mark of 0.516.
This game should be a battle of contrasting paces. Sacred Heart has preferred to play fast (28th in possessions per game), while Bryant has been more half-court-oriented (221st in possessions per game).
Bryant vs. Sacred Heart Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Sacred Heart, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Sacred Heart ranks 35th in rebounds per game (39.8) while Bryant ranks 234th (31.9).
The Bulldogs average 25.9 three pointers per game, which ranks 55th in the country. The Pioneers rank 246th in three pointers allowed per game (27.3).
Sacred Heart ranks 57th in assists per game (15.6) while Bryant ranks 230th (10.9).
The Pioneers rank 78th in blocks per game (3.8) while the Bulldogs rank 140th in blocks allowed per game (4.4).
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The Bulldogs have outscored opponents by an average of 0.8 points in their last five games. On the season, Bryant has lost by an average of 10.3 points.
During their last five games, the Pioneers have scored an average of 79.6 points per game (1.4 below their season average) and allowed an average of 83.2 points per game (0.9 above their season average).
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