The Maine Black Bears (0-5) are looking for their first victory when they challenge the Quinnipiac Bobcats (1-2) at People’s United Center. The game starts at 2 p.m. ET on Sunday, November 25, 2018.
Maine Black Bears at Quinnipiac Bobcats Betting Prediction
In the Black Bears’ last game, they were beaten by the North Texas Mean Green, 74-63. Converting at the free throw line was one of North Texas’ largest advantages. They were 20-24 (83.3 percent), while the Black Bears were just 6-10 (60.0 percent). Isaiah White led Maine in scoring with 22 points on 8-for-19 shooting.
The Bobcats beat the New Hampshire Wildcats in their last matchup, 69-63. The Bobcats had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (40.5 vs. 23.9) and had a better free throw rate (0.193 vs. 0.159). Jacob Rigoni was the game’s top scorer with 23 points on 8-for-17 shooting from the field.
It will be a battle of contrasting tempos as the up-tempo Black Bears will look to push the slower-paced Bobcats. Dating back to last season, the Black Bears rank 94th in possessions per game while the Bobcats are 213th.
The Black Bears won the sole contest against the Bobcats last season, 78-72. Maine’s effective field goal percentage was its biggest strength over Quinnipiac. The Black Bears had a rate of 0.667 while the Bobcats posted a mark of 0.435.
Maine Black Bears at Quinnipiac Bobcats Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Quinnipiac ranks 202nd in rebounds per game (34.8) while Maine ranks 301st in rebounds allowed per game (38.6).
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