The Binghamton Bearcats (3-9) look to end their five-game road losing streak in a matchup against the LIU Brooklyn Blackbirds (5-5) at Steinberg Wellness Center. The game is scheduled to get underway at 12 p.m. ET on Friday, December 21, 2018.
Binghamton Bearcats vs. LIU Brooklyn Blackbirds Free Prediction
The Bearcats are hoping for a better outcome after their 86-75 loss to the Cornell Big Red in their last outing. One of Cornell’s biggest strengths was getting to the charity stripe. They had 34 free throw attempts, while Binghamton had just 17. Sam Sessoms was Binghamton’s leading scorer with 27 points on 12-for-20 shooting.
In the Blackbirds’ previous matchup, they dismantled the College of New Rochelle Blue Angels, 109-76. The Blackbirds had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.597 vs. 0.363) and had a better free throw rate (0.221 vs. 0.179). With 21 points, 10 rebounds and six assists, Ty Flowers had a good performance for LIU Brooklyn.
After the Blackbirds won the lone game against the Bearcats last season, 74-66, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. The Blackbirds had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (26.9 vs. 18.8) and had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.641 vs. 0.491).
Raiquan Clark has averaged 0 points over the last five games for LIU Brooklyn.
Contrasting tempos will be on display in this battle. LIU Brooklyn has preferred a fast-paced style of play (30th in possessions per game), while Binghamton has been more half-court-oriented (186th in possessions per game).
Binghamton at LIU Brooklyn ATS Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
LIU Brooklyn ranks seventh in three pointers attempted per game (29.9) while Binghamton ranks 150th in three pointers allowed per game (23.2).
The Blackbirds average 37.0 rebounds per game, which ranks 107th in the country. The Bearcats rank 245th in rebounds allowed per game (41.3).
Binghamton ranks fourth in blocks per game (6.5) while LIU Brooklyn ranks 139th in blocks allowed per game (4.3).
The Blackbirds rank 42nd in steals per game (7.9) while the Bearcats rank 166th (5.3).
LIU Brooklyn ranks 132nd in assists per game (13.2) while Binghamton ranks 210th in assists allowed per game (15.9).
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The Bearcats’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 4.2, down from 4.6 for the season.
During their last five games, the Blackbirds have scored an average of 84.0 points per game (6.4 above their season average) and allowed an average of 84.0 points per game (5.5 above their season average).
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