The Maine Black Bears (2-15, 0-2 AmEast) look to put an end to their six-game losing streak when they clash with the Albany Great Danes (5-11, 0-1 AmEast) at SEFCU Arena. The game is scheduled to start at 3 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 12, 2019.
Maine Black Bears vs. Albany Great Danes ATS Prediction
In the Black Bears’ last game, they were dismantled by the Vermont Catamounts, 73-49. One of Vermont’s biggest strengths was their ability to convert at the free throw line. They were 20-24 (83.3 percent), while the Black Bears were just 3-8 (37.5 percent). Sergio El Darwich was the top scorer from either team with 16 points on 6-for-16 shooting.
The Great Danes got blown out by the Vermont Catamounts in their last matchup, 80-51. Vermont’s 34.5 offensive rebounding percentage was their largest advantage over Albany, who had a mark of 19.4. The Catamounts’ mark was above their season average of 27.7, while the Great Danes’ was below their season average of 29.8. Adam Lulka had a solid game for Albany, leading the team in scoring with 15 points on 7-for-15 shooting.
After the Great Danes won both contests against the Black Bears last season, these teams will meet for the first time this year. In the most recent contest, Albany won 89-79. The Great Danes had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (50.0 vs. 19.4) and had a much better free throw rate (0.446 vs. 0.186).
Half-court execution will be of utmost importance when two of the nation’s slowest-paced teams face off. Albany currently ranks 255th in possessions per game (68.7) and Maine is 313th (66.8).
Maine Black Bears at Albany Great Danes ATS Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Maine ranks 103rd in assists per game (14.2) while Albany ranks 201st in assists allowed per game (15.3).
The Black Bears rank 36th in blocks allowed per game (2.6) while the Great Danes rank 119th (3.9).
Albany ranks 172nd in rebounds per game (34.9) while Maine ranks 236th (31.9).
The Black Bears average 7.4 steals per game, which ranks 61st in the nation. The Great Danes rank 122nd in steals allowed per game (6.8).
Albany averages 23.9 three pointers per game, which ranks 100th in the NCAA. Maine ranks 146th in three pointers allowed per game (23.1).
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The Black Bears’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 11.8, up from 10.3 for the season.
During their last five games, the Great Danes have scored an average of 63.6 points per game (4.3 below their season average) and allowed an average of 72.8 points per game (1.0 above their season average).
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