The Quinnipiac Bobcats (0-1) welcome the Hartford Hawks (0-3) to People’s United Center for their home opener. The game begins at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, November 15, 2018.
Hartford Hawks vs. Quinnipiac Bobcats Betting Prediction
In the Hawks’ last game, they were blown out by the No. 18 Mississippi State Bulldogs, 77-59. Mississippi State’s turnover percentage was their largest strength over Hartford. The Bulldogs had a rate of 14.6, while the Hawks posted a mark of 28.1. Jason Dunne led Hartford in scoring with 17 points on 6-for-11 shooting.
The Bobcats were blown out by the No. 9 Villanova Wildcats in their last contest, 86-53. Villanova out-rebounded Quinnipiac. The Wildcats had more offensive rebounds (20 vs. 10), defensive rebounds (30 vs. 19) and total rebounds (50 vs. 29). With 18 points on 7-for-18 shooting, Cameron Young led Quinnipiac in scoring.
The Hawks won the lone contest against the Bobcats last season, 77-75. Hartford had a better turnover percentage (10.4 vs. 15.0). Quinnipiac, on the other hand, had a much better free throw rate (0.364 vs. 0.127).
Quinnipiac could struggle to create turnovers. Dating back to the 2017-18 season, Hartford ranks 187th in the NCAA at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 18.6 percent), while Quinnipiac has forced the 46th-fewest turnovers (16.6 percent).
Hartford Hawks at Quinnipiac Bobcats Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Quinnipiac, ATS Winner – Quinnipiac, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Quinnipiac averages 26.9 three pointers per game, which ranks 21st in the country. Hartford ranks 191st in three pointers allowed per game (22.5).
The Hawks rank 110th in blocks per game (3.7) while the Bobcats rank 183rd in blocks allowed per game (3.6).
Quinnipiac ranks 218th in rebounds per game (34.4) while Hartford ranks 281st (33.0).
The Hawks average 13.1 assists per game, which ranks 189th in the country. The Bobcats rank 252nd in assists allowed per game (14.9).
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