The Seattle Redhawks (20-13) square off against the Central Arkansas Bears (17-16) in the College Basketball Invitational at KeyArena. The game is scheduled to start at 10 p.m. ET on Wednesday, March 14, 2018.
Seattle is a 6-point favorite on the opening line, while the Over/Under (O/U) for the game opened at 160.5 points.
Central Arkansas Bears at Seattle Redhawks Free Prediction
The Bears are hoping for a better outcome after their 86-64 loss to the Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks in their last game. Stephen F. Austin won the rebounding battle. The Lumberjacks had 20 offensive rebounds and 45 total rebounds, while the Bears had seven and 24, respectively. Mathieu Kamba led Central Arkansas in scoring with 14 points on 3-for-7 shooting.
In the Redhawks’ last game, they fell to the New Mexico State Aggies, 84-79. One of New Mexico State’s biggest strengths was getting to the free throw line. They made 37 trips to the line, while Seattle went 22 times. Jordan Hill put together a solid performance for Seattle, leading the team in scoring with 23 points on 8-for-21 shooting.
From an effective field goal percentage perspective, Seattle figures to have a significant advantage. The Redhawks defense ranks 26th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.469), while the Central Arkansas offense is ranked 135th in effective field goal percentage (0.522).
Central Arkansas holds records of 17-16 straight up (SU) and 3-1 against the spread (ATS). Games including the Bears have no tendency in regards to the projected point total, as there has been an even split between games finishing over and under.
Meanwhile, Seattle owns records of 20-13 SU and 3-2-1 ATS. Games involving the Redhawks also have no tendency in regards to the total, as there has been an even split between games finishing over and under.
Central Arkansas Bears at Seattle Redhawks Free Pick
Free Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Seattle, ATS Winner – Central Arkansas, O/U – Under
Notes
Betting Notes:
Seattle averages 38.0 rebounds per game, which ranks 58th in the nation. Central Arkansas ranks 295th in rebounds allowed per game (39.7).
The Redhawks rank 34th in assists allowed per game (11.2) while the Bears rank 199th (14.3).
Central Arkansas ranks 89th in steals per game (6.7) while Seattle ranks 229th (4.9).
The Bears rank 24th in blocks per game (5.0) while the Redhawks rank 103rd (3.6).
Central Arkansas ranks 47th in three-pointers allowed per game (19.6) while Seattle ranks 120th (20.9).
Bettings Trends:
The Bears’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 2.2, up from 2.2 for the season.
During their last five games, the Redhawks have scored an average of 64.8 points per game (10.9 below their season average) and allowed an average of 71.4 points per game (0.6 below their season average).
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