The Stony Brook Seawolves (16-3, 4-0 AmEast) will try to extend their six-game winning streak against the Albany Great Danes (5-14, 0-4 AmEast) at SEFCU Arena. The game starts at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 23, 2019.
Stony Brook Seawolves vs. Albany Great Danes Betting Prediction
The Seawolves come in on a high note after just getting past the Maine Black Bears in their last game, 64-61. The Seawolves held the Black Bears to an offensive rebounding percentage of 17.9 (below their season average of 26.4) and had a free throw rate of 0.283 (above their season average of 0.277). Jaron Cornish played well for Stony Brook, contributing six points, 10 assists and eight rebounds.
The last time the Great Danes took the court, they let one slip away to the UMBC Retrievers, 65-64. UMBC’s 13.8 turnover percentage was their largest strength over Albany, who had a rate of 19.1. The Retrievers’ mark was better than their season average of 16.6. Cameron Healy put together a solid game for Albany, leading both teams in scoring with 24 points on 6-for-13 shooting.
After the Great Danes won two out of three matchups against the Seawolves last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. In the last matchup, Stony Brook won 69-60. The Seawolves’ 12.9 turnover percentage was their largest strength over the Great Danes, who had a mark of 17.2.
Albany might struggle to score as they battle against one of the NCAA’s best defenses. Stony Brook ranks 48th in defensive efficiency, while the Great Danes rank 286th in offensive efficiency.
Stony Brook Seawolves vs. Albany Great Danes Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Stony Brook, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Stony Brook ranks 17th in rebounds per game (40.9) while Albany ranks 204th (34.4).
The Seawolves rank 41st in blocks per game (4.4) while the Great Danes rank 181st (1.8).
Albany ranks 93rd in three pointers attempted per game (24.4) while Stony Brook ranks 181st in three pointers allowed per game (23.6).
The Great Danes rank 196th in assists per game (12.2) while the Seawolves rank 225th (11.3).
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The Seawolves’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 11.2, up from 6.7 for the season.
During their last five games, the Great Danes have scored an average of 65.6 points per game (2.0 below their season average) and allowed an average of 73.8 points per game (2.0 above their season average).
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