The New Hampshire Wildcats (3-17, 1-6 AmEast) will attempt to put an end to their five-game losing streak when they go head-to-head against the Maine Black Bears (4-18, 2-5 AmEast) at Cross Insurance Center. The game is scheduled to get underway at 1 p.m. ET on Sunday, February 3, 2019.
New Hampshire Wildcats vs. Maine Black Bears Free Prediction
In the Wildcats’ last contest, they were blown out by the Albany Great Danes, 62-42. Albany’s free throw rate was their biggest strength over New Hampshire. The Great Danes had a rate of 0.354 (above their season average of 0.256), while the Wildcats posted a mark of 0.167 (below the 0.209 mark opponents have averaged against Albany this season). Chris Lester was New Hampshire’s leading scorer with 14 points on 5-for-8 shooting.
The Black Bears won big over the Massachusetts-Lowell River Hawks in their last outing, 78-59. The Black Bears had a turnover percentage of 12.9 (better than their season average of 20.2) and had an offensive rebounding percentage of 35.5 (above their season average of 26.7). Andrew Fleming was the game’s high scorer with 38 points on 18-for-20 shooting from the field.
After splitting two games last season, these teams will meet for the first time this year. The Wildcats won the most recent contest 71-56. The Wildcats had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (35.6 vs. 8.8) and had a much better turnover percentage (9.5 vs. 18.6).
Half-court execution will be at a premium when two of the NCAA’s slowest-paced teams battle. Maine currently ranks 305th in possessions per game (66.9) and New Hampshire is 277th (67.5).
New Hampshire vs. Maine ATS Pick
Free Prediction: SU Winner – Maine, ATS Winner – Maine, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
New Hampshire ranks 18th in assists allowed per game (10.3) while Maine ranks 212th (15.1).
The Black Bears rank 45th in steals per game (7.7) while the Wildcats rank 229th (4.0).
Maine ranks 81st in rebounds allowed per game (33.5) while New Hampshire ranks 242nd (37.9).
The Wildcats average 27.1 three pointers per game, which ranks 27th in the country. The Black Bears rank 177th in three pointers allowed per game (23.7).
Maine allows the 33rd-fewest blocks per game (2.6) while New Hampshire ranks 50th (2.8).
Bettings Trends:
The Wildcats’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 19.0, up from 8.9 for the season.
During their last five games, the Black Bears have scored an average of 69.4 points per game (6.4 above their season average) and allowed an average of 68.0 points per game (2.6 below their season average).
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