The Massachusetts-Lowell River Hawks (14-14, 6-7 AmEast) wrap up their home schedule at Costello Athletic Center against the Hartford Hawks (14-13, 7-5 AmEast). The game can be seen on ESPN 3 at 5:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 23, 2019.
Hartford Hawks at Massachusetts-Lowell River Hawks ATS Odds
In their last matchup, the River Hawks fell to the Binghamton Bearcats, 81-66, while the Hawks dismantled the New Hampshire Wildcats, 70-50.
The Hawks held the Wildcats to an effective field goal percentage of 0.345 (below their season average of 0.452) and had a turnover percentage of 11.7 (better than their season average of 16.3). Massachusetts-Lowell, meanwhile, held Binghamton to an offensive rebounding percentage of 8.0 (below their season average of 22.2). Massachusetts-Lowell received a boost from Christian Lutete, who recorded 22 points and six rebounds. George Blagojevic had a good outing for Hartford, putting up 13 points and 10 rebounds.
In their first matchup this year, Lutete led the River Hawks to a 76-73 win. He was the game’s top overall scorer with 35 points. Massachusetts-Lowell did an excellent job of converting from the charity stripe (16-19; 84.2 percent). Hartford, meanwhile, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (35.1 vs. 18.5).
It will be a showdown of contrasting styles as the up-tempo River Hawks will look to push the more half-court-oriented Hawks. The River Hawks currently rank 48th in possessions per game while the Hawks are 223rd.
Hartford Hawks at Massachusetts-Lowell River Hawks Free Pick
Free Basketball Tip: SU Winner – Massachusetts-Lowell, ATS Winner – Massachusetts-Lowell, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Massachusetts-Lowell averages 16.0 assists per game, which ranks 26th in the NCAA. Hartford ranks 160th in assists allowed per game (13.5).
- The Hawks rank 50th in three pointers attempted per game (25.7) while the River Hawks rank 127th (23.1).
- The River Hawks rank 159th in rebounds per game (35.5) while the Hawks rank 268th (31.9).
- Hartford ranks 78th in steals per game (6.9) while Massachusetts-Lowell ranks 180th in steals allowed per game (7.3).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the River Hawks have scored an average of 71.0 points per game (7.1 below their season average) and allowed an average of 68.6 points per game (7.5 below their season average).
- The Hawks’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 5.2, up from 1.8 for the season.
