The Maine Black Bears (0-6) welcome the Princeton Tigers (2-2) to Cross Insurance Center for their home opener. The game is scheduled to start at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, November 28, 2018.
Princeton Tigers vs. Maine Black Bears ATS Prediction
The Tigers come in on a high note after just getting past the Monmouth Hawks in their last contest, 60-57. Princeton’s 15.6 turnover percentage was their largest advantage over Monmouth, who had a rate of 24.3. The Tigers’ mark was worse than their season average of 15.0, while the Hawks’ was above their season average of 19.6. Princeton was lifted by Devin Cannady, who was the top scorer from either team with 21 points on 7-for-14 shooting.
In the Black Bears’ last game, they were beaten by the Quinnipiac Bobcats, 58-50. Quinnipiac’s 0.184 free throw rate was their largest advantage over Maine, who had a mark of 0.037. The Bobcats’ mark was above their season average of 0.158, while the Black Bears’ was below their season average of 0.126. With 19 points on 8-for-19 shooting, Isaiah White was Maine’s high scorer.
It might be a tough matchup for Maine on the offensive glass. The Black Bears rank 298th in offensive rebounding percentage (25.2 percent), while Princeton ranks 48th in defensive rebounding percentage (74.6 percent) dating back to the 2017-18 season.
Princeton Tigers vs. Maine Black Bears ATS Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Princeton, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Princeton ranks 26th in three pointers attempted per game (26.6) while Maine ranks 261st in three pointers allowed per game (23.8).
The Tigers rank 42nd in steals allowed per game (5.3) while the Black Bears rank 261st (7.4).
Princeton ranks 40th in assists allowed per game (11.3) while Maine ranks 238th (14.3).
The Tigers rank 142nd in rebounds allowed per game (34.5) while the Black Bears rank 304th (38.5).
Princeton averages 3.4 blocks per game, which ranks 146th in the country. Maine ranks 167th in blocks allowed per game (3.5).
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