It will be a battle between AmEast opponents when the New Hampshire Wildcats (3-16, 1-5 AmEast) welcome the Albany Great Danes (6-15, 1-5 AmEast) to Lundholm Gym. The game begins at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 30, 2019.
Albany Great Danes vs. New Hampshire Wildcats ATS Prediction
The Great Danes come in on a high note after topping the Hartford Hawks in their last outing, 84-77. The Great Danes made 24 of their 33 free throws (72.7 percent) and had a better offensive rebounding percentage (28.6 vs. 25.0). Antonio Rizzuto played a pivotal role for Albany with 21 points and five rebounds.
The last time the Wildcats played, they lost to the UMBC Retrievers, 59-51. One of UMBC’s biggest strengths was their ability to convert at the free throw line. They were 10-12 (83.3 percent), while the Wildcats were just 0-4 (0.0 percent). New Hampshire’s Josh Hopkins finished with eight points and six rebounds in the contest.
Half-court execution will be at a premium when two of the country’s slowest-paced teams go head-to-head. New Hampshire ranks 272nd in possessions per game (67.8) and Albany is 257th (68.3).
After splitting two games last season, these teams will meet for the first time this year. The Great Danes won the most recent game 83-74. Albany did a great job of getting to and converting from the free throw line (25-33; 75.8 percent). New Hampshire, meanwhile, had a better offensive rebounding percentage (25.8 vs. 22.2).
Albany Great Danes vs. New Hampshire Wildcats ATS Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Albany, ATS Winner – Albany, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
New Hampshire ranks 15th in assists allowed per game (10.4) while Albany ranks 209th (14.9).
The Wildcats rank 11th in steals allowed per game (4.7) while the Great Danes rank 140th (6.8).
Albany ranks 125th in rebounds allowed per game (34.4) while New Hampshire ranks 250th (38.1).
The Wildcats rank 29th in three pointers attempted per game (27.1) while the Great Danes rank 152nd in three pointers allowed per game (22.6).
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The Great Danes’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 2.2, down from 3.5 for the season.
During their last five games, the Wildcats have scored an average of 52.2 points per game (10.5 below their season average) and allowed an average of 66.4 points per game (4.7 below their season average).
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