The New Hampshire Wildcats (2-11) and the Binghamton Bearcats (4-11) face off at Events Center. The Wildcats look to end a seven-game road losing streak. Action gets underway at 2 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 5, 2019.
New Hampshire Wildcats vs. Binghamton Bearcats Betting Odds
In their last matchup, the Bearcats lost to the Cornell Big Red, 86-75, while the Wildcats had no trouble getting past the Rivier Raiders, 108-54.
New Hampshire played a flawless game. They had an offensive rebounding percentage of 54.5 and an effective field goal percentage of 0.699. For those same stats, Rivier was 16.7 and 0.375, respectively. Binghamton, on the other hand, had a better turnover percentage (15.0 vs. 17.1). Sam Sessoms had a solid performance for Binghamton, finishing with 27 points and five rebounds. Luke Rosinski, meanwhile played a key role for New Hampshire with 11 points and 10 rebounds.
The Wildcats dominated this series last year, winning both games. In the most recent contest, New Hampshire won 57-52. New Hampshire’s 0.308 free throw rate was their biggest strength over Binghamton, who had a rate of 0.182. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
It could be a tough game for Binghamton on the offensive glass. The Bearcats currently rank 317th in offensive rebounding percentage (23.6 percent), while New Hampshire ranks 37th in defensive rebounding percentage (75.9 percent). Also, the Wildcats rank 337th in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.163), while the Bearcats rank 30th in opponents’ FTA rate (0.176).
New Hampshire at Binghamton Pick
Free Basketball Tip: SU Winner – Binghamton, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Binghamton ranks sixth in blocks per game (6.2) while New Hampshire ranks 157th (2.2).
- The Wildcats rank 159th in rebounds per game (35.5) while the Bearcats rank 250th in rebounds allowed per game (40.6).
- New Hampshire ranks 190th in assists per game (11.8) while Binghamton ranks 234th (10.3).
- The Wildcats rank 12th in steals allowed per game (4.7) while the Bearcats rank 120th (6.7).
- New Hampshire ranks 39th in three pointers attempted per game (26.9) while Binghamton ranks 135th (22.7).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Bearcats have scored an average of 72.2 points per game (5.3 above their season average) and allowed an average of 76.4 points per game (4.3 above their season average).
- The Wildcats have outscored opponents by an average of 6.8 points in their last five games. On the season, New Hampshire has been defeated by an average of 5.9 points.
