The Bryant Bulldogs (9-17, 6-9 NEC) wrap up their home schedule at Chace Athletic Center against the Mount St. Mary’s Mountaineers (8-20, 5-10 NEC). Action gets underway at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 23, 2019.
Mount St. Mary’s Mountaineers vs. Bryant Bulldogs ATS Odds
Both teams were victorious in their last game. The Bulldogs barely escaped the Wagner Seahawks 67-65, while the Mountaineers defeated the Central Connecticut State Blue Devils 79-66.
Mount St. Mary’s played a nearly perfect game. They had a turnover percentage of 10.5 (better than their season average of 17.2) and a free throw rate of 0.339 (above their season average of 0.227). For those same stats, Central Connecticut State recorded marks of 19.3 and 0.217, respectively. The Bulldogs, meanwhile, made 11 of their 15 free throws (73.3 percent) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.571 (above their season average of 0.487). Adam Grant played well for Bryant, contributing 17 points and five rebounds. Meanwhile, Jalen Gibbs played a key role for Mount St. Mary’s with 20 points and five rebounds.
In their first matchup this season, Sabastian Townes led the Bulldogs to a 66-59 victory. He notched a double-double with 21 points and 11 rebounds. The Bulldogs’ 26.5 offensive rebounding percentage was their largest advantage over the Mountaineers, who had a rate of 19.4.
The aggressive Bryant offense could be getting to the foul line a lot in this matchup. The Bulldogs rank 44th in the nation with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.275, while Mount St. Mary’s is among the country’s most foul-prone squads (giving up a 257th-ranked FTA rate of 0.249).
Mount St. Mary’s at Bryant Odds Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Bryant, ATS Winner – Bryant, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Mount St. Mary’s ranks 98th in blocks per game (3.5) while Bryant ranks 157th in blocks allowed per game (4.0).
- The Mountaineers rank 230th in rebounds per game (33.6) while the Bulldogs rank 271st (31.7).
- The Bulldogs rank 108th in three pointers attempted per game (23.7) while the Mountaineers rank 155th in three pointers allowed per game (22.4).
- Mount St. Mary’s ranks 189th in assists allowed per game (14.1) while Bryant ranks 232nd (15.2).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Bulldogs have scored an average of 77.8 points per game (8.1 above their season average) and allowed an average of 84.6 points per game (6.4 above their season average).
- The Mountaineers have outscored opponents by an average of 2.6 points in their last five games. For the season, Mount St. Mary’s has been defeated by an average of 6.0 points.
