The Marist Red Foxes (4-5) visit New Hampshire to take on the Wildcats (2-8) in a game that will likely be low scoring. The game starts at 11 a.m. ET on Wednesday, December 19, 2018, and will air on ESPN 3.
Marist Red Foxes vs. New Hampshire Wildcats ATS Prediction
The Red Foxes are trying to rebound after their 73-69 loss to the Army West Point Black Knights in their last game. Army West Point’s turnover percentage was their largest advantage over Marist. The Black Knights had a rate of 8.6, while the Red Foxes posted a mark of 16.1. Brian Parker was the game’s high scorer with 25 points on 9-for-16 shooting.
The last time the Wildcats played, they dismantled the Rivier Raiders, 108-54. The Wildcats had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (54.5 vs. 16.7) and had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.699 vs. 0.375). With 11 points and 10 rebounds, New Hampshire’s Luke Rosinski had a good game.
Half-court execution will be at a premium when two of the NCAA’s slowest-paced teams square off. New Hampshire ranks 308th in possessions per game (67.1) and Marist is 312th (70.9) since the 2017-18 season. Also, the Red Foxes rank 310th in offensive rebounding percentage (22.8 percent), while the Wildcats rank eighth in defensive rebounding percentage (78.5 percent).
Marist Red Foxes vs. New Hampshire Wildcats Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
New Hampshire ranks 27th in assists allowed per game (10.3) while Marist ranks 161st (15.0).
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