The Stony Brook Seawolves (8-2) clash with the LIU Brooklyn Blackbirds (5-4) at Island Federal Credit Union Arena. The game gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, December 12, 2018.
LIU Brooklyn Blackbirds vs. Stony Brook Seawolves Free Prediction
The Blackbirds will be looking for similar success after blowing out the College of New Rochelle Blue Angels in their last contest, 109-76. The Blackbirds had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.597 vs. 0.363) and had a better free throw rate (0.221 vs. 0.179). Ty Flowers played a key role for LIU Brooklyn with 21 points, 10 rebounds and six assists.
In the Seawolves’ previous matchup, they won a close one over the George Washington Colonials, 77-74. Stony Brook’s 12.8 turnover percentage was their biggest strength over George Washington, who had a mark of 19.5. Elijah Olaniyi was Stony Brook’s leading scorer with 18 points on 6-for-17 shooting from the field.
The Blackbirds won the sole game against the Seawolves last season, 75-71. LIU Brooklyn had a better free throw rate (0.217 vs. 0.136). Stony Brook, on the other hand, had a better offensive rebounding percentage (35.7 vs. 31.4).
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.
From an effective field goal percentage perspective, Stony Brook should have a substantial advantage. Dating back to last season, the Seawolves defense ranks 43rd in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.490), while the LIU Brooklyn offense ranks 280th in effective field goal percentage (0.515).
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Stony Brook averages 37.1 rebounds per game, which ranks 23rd in the country. LIU Brooklyn ranks 265th in rebounds allowed per game (37.0).
The Blackbirds rank fifth in three pointers attempted per game (24.8) while the Seawolves rank 197th (23.0).
LIU Brooklyn ranks 16th in blocks per game (3.5) while Stony Brook ranks 192nd in blocks allowed per game (4.2).
The Blackbirds rank 25th in steals per game (6.1) while the Seawolves rank 185th (7.5).
LIU Brooklyn ranks 175th in assists per game (12.7) while Stony Brook ranks 255th (12.6).
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