The Maine Black Bears (2-12) and the Brown Bears (9-4) face off at Paul Bailey Pizzitola Sports Center. The Black Bears will attempt to snap their eight-game losing streak. The game begins at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 2, 2019.
Maine Black Bears vs. Brown Bears Betting Odds
Both teams were beaten in their last outing. The Bears lost a tough one against the LIU Brooklyn Blackbirds, 83-81, while the Black Bears lost to the Denver Pioneers, 63-50.
Maine had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (31.8 vs. 21.2) while Brown had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.554 vs. 0.433). Brown was led by Tamenang Choh, who contributed nine points, 12 rebounds and six assists. Vincent Eze played well for Maine, contributing four points and 10 rebounds.
When looking at effective field goal percentage, Brown should have a substantial edge. The Bears defense ranks 10th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.435), while the Maine offense is ranked 270th in effective field goal percentage (0.489).
Maine Black Bears vs. Brown Bears ATS Pick
Free Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Brown, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Brown ranks 54th in rebounds per game (39.0) while Maine ranks 242nd (31.4).
- The Bears rank 77th in three pointers attempted per game (24.7) while the Black Bears rank 165th in three pointers allowed per game (23.6).
- Brown ranks 33rd in blocks per game (4.7) while Maine ranks 90th (3.4).
- The Bears rank 30th in assists allowed per game (10.7) while the Black Bears rank 184th (15.2).
- Brown ranks 64th in steals per game (7.4) while Maine ranks 168th in steals allowed per game (7.7).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Black Bears have scored an average of 57.4 points per game (4.8 below their season average) and allowed an average of 77.4 points per game (5.6 above their season average).
- The Bears’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 5.6, down from 8.8 for the season.
