The Monmouth Hawks (7-16, 6-4 MAAC) welcome the Rider Broncs (12-8, 7-1 MAAC) to OceanFirst Bank Center as they try to extend their five-game home winning streak. The game is scheduled to begin at 2 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 2, 2019.
Rider Broncs at Monmouth Hawks ATS Prediction
In the Broncs’ last contest, they defeated the Saint Peter’s Peacocks, 59-51. The Broncs had a superb free throw rate of 0.279 (above their season average of 0.223), while the Peacocks had a turnover percentage of 30.2 (above their season average of 19.7). With 14 points on 7-for-12 shooting, Tyere Marshall was the game’s high scorer.
The Hawks defeated the Siena Saints in their last matchup, 66-55. The Hawks had an absurd free throw rate of 0.452 (above their season average of 0.273) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.560 (above their season average of 0.446). Deion Hammond was the top scorer from either team with 16 points on 4-for-7 shooting from the field.
This could end up being a mistake-prone game for the Monmouth offense. Monmouth ranks 314th in the nation in ball protection (turnover percentage of 21.7 percent), while the disruptive defense of Rider forces the 26th-most turnovers in the country (23.4 percent).
After splitting two games last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. The Hawks won the last game 91-77. The Hawks had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (42.9 vs. 36.1) and had a better effective field goal percentage (0.647 vs. 0.555).
Rider Broncs at Monmouth Hawks ATS Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Rider ranks 203rd in three pointers attempted per game (20.4) while Monmouth ranks 278th (16.8).
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The Broncs’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 7.2, up from 2.2 for the season.
During their last five games, the Hawks have scored an average of 67.4 points per game (3.3 above their season average) and allowed an average of 69.6 points per game (3.3 below their season average).
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