The Monmouth Hawks (1-13, 0-1 MAAC) look to put an end to their 12-game losing streak when they take on the Saint Peter’s Peacocks (4-9, 1-0 MAAC) at OceanFirst Bank Center. The game starts at 2 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 5, 2019.
Saint Peter’s Peacocks vs. Monmouth Hawks Betting Prediction
In the Peacocks’ last outing, they beat the Lafayette Leopards, 93-86. The Peacocks had a better turnover percentage (12.0 vs. 16.8) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (35.7 vs. 27.5). With 25 points on 10-for-24 shooting, Davauhnte Turner was Saint Peter’s’ high scorer.
The Hawks were blown out by the Lehigh Mountain Hawks in their last outing, 85-61. Lehigh’s rebounding was their largest advantage. The Mountain Hawks had more offensive rebounds (11 vs. five), defensive rebounds (36 vs. 23) and total rebounds (47 vs. 28). Deion Hammond had a good performance for Monmouth, leading the team in scoring with 21 points on 7-for-16 shooting.
After the Peacocks won two out of three matchups against the Hawks last season, these teams will clash for the first time this year. In the last contest, Saint Peter’s won 60-58. Saint Peter’s had a better effective field goal percentage (0.481 vs. 0.471). Monmouth, meanwhile, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (28.6 vs. 18.2).
Saint Peter’s Peacocks vs. Monmouth Hawks Odds Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Monmouth, ATS Winner – Monmouth, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Saint Peter’s ranks 32nd in blocks per game (4.8) while Monmouth ranks 138th (2.6).
The Peacocks rank 175th in three pointers allowed per game (24.0) while the Hawks rank 246th (27.5).
Monmouth averages 6.6 steals per game, which ranks 100th in the nation. Saint Peter’s ranks 137th in steals allowed per game (7.1).
The Hawks rank 230th in rebounds per game (33.0) while the Peacocks rank 233rd (32.8).
Monmouth ranks 235th in assists per game (10.4) while Saint Peter’s ranks 236th (10.4).
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The Peacocks’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 8.2, down from 8.6 for the season.
During their last five games, the Hawks have scored an average of 60.8 points per game (1.0 below their season average) and allowed an average of 77.0 points per game (0.6 below their season average).
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