The Binghamton Bearcats (5-11, 1-0 AmEast) look to put an end to their five-game road losing streak in a matchup against the Stony Brook Seawolves (13-3, 1-0 AmEast) at Island Federal Credit Union Arena. The game will air on ESPN 3 at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 9, 2019.
Binghamton Bearcats vs. Stony Brook Seawolves Free Prediction
The Bearcats are trying to rebound after their 86-75 loss to the Cornell Big Red in their last outing. Getting to the free throw line was one of Cornell’s largest strengths. They made 34 trips to the line, while Binghamton went just 17 times. Sam Sessoms was Binghamton’s leading scorer with 27 points on 12-for-20 shooting.
In the Seawolves’ previous game, they edged the George Washington Colonials, 77-74. Stony Brook’s 12.8 turnover percentage was their largest strength over George Washington, who had a rate of 19.5. Elijah Olaniyi was Stony Brook’s high scorer with 18 points on 6-for-17 shooting from the field.
The offensive glass could be a huge edge for Stony Brook in this battle. The Seawolves rank 29th in offensive rebounding percentage (35.9 percent), while Binghamton ranks 279th in defensive rebounding percentage (69.1 percent).
Akwasi Yeboah and Olaniyi have played at a high level over the last five games for Stony Brook. Yeboah has averaged 0 points per game. Not to be outdone, Olaniyi has recorded 0 points a game during that span.
After splitting two games last season, these teams will clash for the first time this year. The Bearcats won the last game 69-57. The Bearcats had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (27.0 vs. 18.9) and had a better effective field goal percentage (0.472 vs. 0.387).
Binghamton Bearcats vs. Stony Brook Seawolves Betting Pick
Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Stony Brook, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Stony Brook averages 40.2 rebounds per game, which ranks 36th in the NCAA. Binghamton ranks 244th in rebounds allowed per game (39.8).
The Bearcats average 5.9 blocks per game, which ranks fifth in the NCAA. The Seawolves rank 144th in blocks allowed per game (4.4).
Binghamton ranks 144th in three pointers attempted per game (22.4) while Stony Brook ranks 169th in three pointers allowed per game (23.6).
The Seawolves rank 221st in assists per game (10.8) while the Bearcats rank 235th (10.3).
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The Bearcats’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 4.2, up from 4.2 for the season.
During their last five games, the Seawolves have scored an average of 79.8 points per game (4.8 above their season average) and allowed an average of 73.0 points per game (3.8 above their season average).
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