The Albany Great Danes (7-15, 2-5 AmEast) welcome the Binghamton Bearcats (6-16, 2-5 AmEast) to SEFCU Arena. The Bearcats will attempt to snap a five-game road losing streak. The game gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 2, 2019.
Binghamton Bearcats vs. Albany Great Danes Betting Odds
In their last game, the Great Danes dismantled the New Hampshire Wildcats, 62-42, while the Bearcats were blown out by the Hartford Hawks, 86-60.
Albany dominated nearly every facet of the contest. They had a phenomenal free throw rate of 0.354 (above their season average of 0.256) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.469 (below their season average of 0.486). For those same stats, New Hampshire was 0.167 and 0.306, respectively. Binghamton, meanwhile, did a great job of converting from the charity stripe (11-15; 73.3 percent). Albany was lifted by Ahmad Clark, who put up 25 points and six rebounds. Meanwhile, Sam Sessoms had a solid performance for Binghamton, recording 22 points.
This series was highly contested last year. Each won one of the two games played against each other last season. The Great Danes won the last game 71-54. Albany won the rebounding battle. The Great Danes had more offensive rebounds (12 vs. five), defensive rebounds (33 vs. 25) and total rebounds (45 vs. 30). This is the first time these teams will go head-to-head this year.
Half-court execution will be at a premium when a pair of the country’s slowest-paced teams battle. Albany currently ranks 256th in possessions per game (68.1) and Binghamton is 258th (68.1).
Binghamton Bearcats at Albany Great Danes Odds Pick
Free Pick: SU Winner – Albany, ATS Winner – Albany, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Binghamton ranks 15th in blocks per game (5.2) while Albany ranks 184th (2.0).
- The Great Danes rank 184th in assists per game (12.5) while the Bearcats rank 261st (9.5).
- The Great Danes rank 145th in rebounds allowed per game (35.0) while the Bearcats rank 270th (39.5).
- Albany averages 24.6 three pointers per game, which ranks 81st in the NCAA. Binghamton ranks 176th in three pointers allowed per game (23.6).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Bearcats have scored an average of 63.2 points per game (2.0 below their season average) and allowed an average of 76.6 points per game (4.7 above their season average).
- The Great Danes have outscored opponents by an average of 2.6 points in their last five games. For the season, Albany has lost by an average of 2.4 points.
