It will be a battle between AmEast opponents when the Maine Black Bears (3-15, 1-2 AmEast) welcome the Hartford Hawks (8-9, 1-1 AmEast) to the Cross Insurance Center. The game begins at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 16, 2019.
Hartford Hawks at Maine Black Bears Betting Prediction
The Hawks are trying to rebound after their 81-62 loss to the Vermont Catamounts in their last matchup. Vermont’s offensive rebounding percentage was their biggest advantage over Hartford. The Catamounts had a rate of 32.0 (above their season average of 27.2), while the Hawks posted a mark of 17.1 (below their season average of 26.2). John Carroll led Hartford in scoring with 16 points on 6-for-15 shooting.
In the Black Bears’ last game, they were victorious over the Albany Great Danes, 66-62. Maine’s 17.5 turnover percentage was their biggest advantage over Albany, who had a mark of 19.5. The Black Bears’ mark was better than their season average of 20.9. Sergio El Darwich was the top scorer from either team with 26 points on 9-for-13 shooting from the field.
After the Hawks won both contests against the Black Bears last season, these teams will clash for the first time this year. In the most recent game, Hartford won 67-63. One of Hartford’s biggest strengths was getting to the free throw line. They had 25 free throw attempts, while Maine had 21.
This has potential to be an error-filled game for the offense of Maine. Maine ranks 341st in the country in ball protection (turnover percentage of 23.4 percent), while the gambling defense of Hartford forces the 71st-most turnovers in the NCAA (21.9 percent).
Hartford Hawks vs. Maine Black Bears ATS Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Maine, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Hartford ranks 60th in steals per game (7.5) while Maine ranks 173rd in steals allowed per game (8.1).
The Black Bears rank 29th in blocks allowed per game (2.6) while the Hawks rank 127th (4.0).
Hartford averages 25.0 three pointers per game, which ranks 76th in the NCAA. Maine ranks 165th in three pointers allowed per game (23.4).
The Black Bears average 14.3 assists per game, which ranks 100th in the nation. The Hawks rank 143rd in assists allowed per game (13.8).
Maine ranks 242nd in rebounds per game (31.8) while Hartford ranks 251st (30.5).
Bettings Trends:
The Hawks’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 3.2, up from 1.8 for the season.
During their last five games, the Black Bears have scored an average of 57.8 points per game (3.6 below their season average) and allowed an average of 68.2 points per game (2.7 below their season average).
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