The Monmouth Hawks (0-11) seek their first win when they challenge the Yale Bulldogs (5-3) at OceanFirst Bank Center. The game is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, December 20, 2018.
Yale Bulldogs vs. Monmouth Hawks Free Prediction
The last time the Bulldogs played, they beat the California Golden Bears, 76-59. Yale’s effective field goal percentage was their largest strength over California. The Bulldogs had a rate of 0.567, while the Golden Bears posted a mark of 0.373. Yale was lifted by Azar Swain, who recorded 16 points and six rebounds.
The Hawks were blown out by the Lehigh Mountain Hawks in their last game, 85-61. Lehigh’s rebounding was their largest advantage. The Mountain Hawks had 11 offensive rebounds and 47 total rebounds, while the Hawks had five and 28, respectively. Monmouth’s Deion Hammond had a good performance, leading the team in scoring with 21 points on 7-for-16 shooting.
The Hawks won the lone contest against the Bulldogs last season, 85-64. Monmouth had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.654 vs. 0.445). Yale, meanwhile, had a better turnover percentage (15.2 vs. 18.9).
It could be a tough game for Monmouth on the offensive glass. Since the 2017-18 season, the Hawks rank 243rd in offensive rebounding percentage (26.7 percent), while Yale ranks 87th in defensive rebounding percentage (73.9 percent).
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Yale ranks 28th in assists per game (16.5) while Monmouth ranks 211th (12.3).
The Bulldogs rank 92nd in three pointers attempted per game (24.0) while the Hawks rank 239th (18.5).
Yale ranks 45th in blocks allowed per game (2.8) while Monmouth ranks 114th (3.8).
The Hawks average 6.5 steals per game, which ranks 80th in the nation. The Bulldogs rank 139th in steals allowed per game (7.3).
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