The UNI Panthers (5-7) meet the Stony Brook Seawolves (11-3) at the McLeod Center. The game starts at 8 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 29, 2018, and will air on ESPN 3.
Stony Brook Seawolves vs. UNI Panthers ATS Prediction
In the Seawolves’ last game, they topped the George Washington Colonials, 77-74. Stony Brook’s turnover percentage was their biggest advantage over George Washington. The Seawolves had a rate of 12.8, while the Colonials posted a mark of 19.5. With 18 points on 6-for-17 shooting, Elijah Olaniyi led Stony Brook in scoring.
The Panthers dismantled the Bemidji State Beavers in their last outing, 97-51. The Panthers had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (35.7 vs. 9.5) and had a much better turnover percentage (5.6 vs. 18.7). Wyatt Lohaus was the game’s leading scorer with 19 points on 7-for-15 shooting from the field.
Expect this one to be a clinic on boxing out as two of the NCAA’s top rebounding teams battle. The Seawolves rank 21st in offensive rebounding percentage (36.9 percent), while UNI ranks 21st in defensive rebounding percentage (76.8 percent).
Akwasi Yeboah and Olaniyi have played well 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.
Stony Brook Seawolves vs. UNI Panthers Betting Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Stony Brook, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
UNI ranks 49th in three pointers attempted per game (26.1) while Stony Brook ranks 192nd (20.5).
The Seawolves rank 35th in rebounds per game (40.1) while the Panthers rank 176th (34.9).
UNI ranks 20th in blocks allowed per game (2.3) while Stony Brook ranks 133rd (4.6).
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The Seawolves’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 6.8, up from 5.1 for the season.
During their last five games, the Panthers have scored an average of 75.4 points per game (8.8 above their season average) and allowed an average of 68.2 points per game (2.2 below their season average).
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