The Stony Brook Seawolves (18-5, 6-2 AmEast) will be at the Events Center to meet the Binghamton Bearcats (6-17, 2-6 AmEast) in an AmEast matchup. Action gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, February 6, 2019.
Stony Brook Seawolves vs. Binghamton Bearcats Betting Odds
In their last outing, the Bearcats lost to the Albany Great Danes, 64-50, while the Seawolves beat the Hartford Hawks, 86-77.
Stony Brook played a nearly flawless game. They had a phenomenal offensive rebounding percentage of 35.7 (above their season average of 34.2) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.507 (above their season average of 0.473). For those same stats, Hartford put up marks of 26.5 and 0.421, respectively. Binghamton, meanwhile, had a free throw rate of 0.234 (above their season average of 0.167). Binghamton rallied around Calistus Anyichie, who contributed 10 points and seven rebounds. Elijah Olaniyi, meanwhile had a solid performance for Stony Brook, contributing 28 points and seven rebounds.
In their first matchup this season, Akwasi Yeboah led the Seawolves to a 59-46 win. He notched a double-double with 13 points and 13 rebounds. Stony Brook’s free throw rate was their biggest strength over Binghamton. The Seawolves had a rate of 0.217, while the Bearcats posted a mark of 0.097.
Binghamton might have trouble finding the bottom of the net as they square off against one of the country’s best defenses. Stony Brook currently ranks 51st in defensive efficiency, while the Bearcats rank 327th in offensive efficiency. Furthermore, the Seawolves, who rank 39th in offensive rebounding percentage (34.3 percent), will try to exploit the Bearcats, who rank 317th in defensive rebounding percentage (67.8 percent).
Stony Brook Seawolves vs. Binghamton Bearcats ATS Pick
Basketball Tip: SU Winner – Stony Brook, ATS Winner – Stony Brook, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Stony Brook averages 41.0 rebounds per game, which ranks 10th in the nation. Binghamton ranks 263rd in rebounds allowed per game (39.7).
- The Bearcats average 22.5 three pointers per game, which ranks 147th in the country. The Seawolves rank 217th in three pointers allowed per game (24.4).
- The Seawolves rank 71st in assists allowed per game (12.0) while the Bearcats rank 248th (16.6).
- Binghamton ranks 14th in blocks per game (5.1) while Stony Brook ranks 126th in blocks allowed per game (3.7).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Seawolves have scored an average of 63.6 points per game (7.7 below their season average) and allowed an average of 66.8 points per game (0.2 above their season average).
- The Bearcats’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 12.4, up from 7.0 for the season.
