The Massachusetts-Lowell River Hawks (6-7) look to extend their five-game home winning streak when they square off against the Loyola Maryland Greyhounds (4-7), who will try to put an end to their five-game road losing streak. The game gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, December 21, 2018.
Loyola Maryland Greyhounds vs. Massachusetts-Lowell River Hawks ATS Prediction
The Greyhounds are hoping for a better outcome after their 76-55 loss to the St. John’s Red Storm in their last matchup. St. John’s’ 20.1 turnover percentage was their biggest advantage over Loyola Maryland, who had a mark of 29.2. Andrew Kostecka was Loyola Maryland’s leading scorer with 17 points on 4-for-12 shooting.
The last time the River Hawks were in action, they were beaten by the Massachusetts Minutemen, 83-75. One of Massachusetts’ largest advantages was getting to the charity stripe. They made 27 trips to the line, while Massachusetts-Lowell went 16 times. With 17 points and 11 rebounds, Christian Lutete had a solid game for Massachusetts-Lowell.
Contrasting tempos will be on display in this matchup. Massachusetts-Lowell prefers an up-tempo style of play (25th in possessions per game), while Loyola Maryland is methodical (218th in possessions per game).
After the River Hawks won the sole contest against the Greyhounds last season, 83-75, these teams will meet for the first time this year. The River Hawks had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (38.9 vs. 28.2) and had a better free throw rate (0.333 vs. 0.271).
Loyola Maryland Greyhounds vs. Massachusetts-Lowell River Hawks Free Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Massachusetts-Lowell ranks 22nd in assists per game (17.3) while Loyola Maryland ranks 147th in assists allowed per game (13.9).
The River Hawks average 3.2 blocks per game, which ranks 106th in the NCAA. The Greyhounds rank 160th in blocks allowed per game (5.4).
Loyola Maryland ranks 118th in steals per game (6.2) while Massachusetts-Lowell ranks 149th in steals allowed per game (7.7).
The Greyhounds average 35.5 rebounds per game, which ranks 148th in the NCAA. The River Hawks rank 175th in rebounds allowed per game (36.4).
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The Greyhounds’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 7.2, up from 4.3 for the season.
During their last five games, the River Hawks have scored an average of 80.6 points per game (1.2 below their season average) and allowed an average of 84.0 points per game (4.2 above their season average).
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