The Presbyterian Blue Hose (2-7) will travel to Peter Aquilone Court to challenge the St. Francis Brooklyn Terriers (3-6). Action starts at 3 p.m. ET on Tuesday, December 10, 2019.
Presbyterian Blue Hose vs. St. Francis Brooklyn Terriers Betting Odds
Both teams fell in their last matchup. The Terriers lost big to the UMass Lowell River Hawks, 94-63, while the Blue Hose were beaten by the South Carolina State Bulldogs, 80-68.
Presbyterian did a terrific job of making free throws (17-22; 77.3 percent) while St. Francis Brooklyn had an offensive rebounding percentage of 34.9 (above their season average of 27.9). St. Francis Brooklyn was led by Deniz Celen, who had 15 points and eight rebounds. Michael Isler, meanwhile led the way for Presbyterian, recording 16 points and six rebounds.
The Terriers won the only game between these two teams last season, 90-86. The Terriers’ 24.2 offensive rebounding percentage was their biggest advantage over the Blue Hose, who had a mark of 20.9.
It will be a battle of opposite tempos as the up-and-down Terriers will look to push the more methodical Blue Hose. Dating back to last season, the Terriers rank 45th in possessions per game while the Blue Hose are 232nd. Also, the Blue Hose’s 60th-ranked offense (offensive efficiency of 109.8) will try to take advantage of the Terriers’ 275th-ranked defense (defensive efficiency of 101.6).
Presbyterian Blue Hose vs. St. Francis Brooklyn Terriers ATS Pick
Free College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – St. Francis Brooklyn, ATS Winner – St. Francis Brooklyn, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Presbyterian ranks 31st in three pointers attempted per game (27.0) while St. Francis Brooklyn ranks 179th (23.7).
- The Terriers average 36.3 rebounds per game, which ranks 91st in the nation. The Blue Hose rank 181st in rebounds allowed per game (36.0).
- St. Francis Brooklyn is 44th in the NCAA with 3.5 blocks allowed per game while Presbyterian is 56th with 2.8 blocks allowed per game.
- The Blue Hose rank 25th in steals allowed per game (5.1) while the Terriers rank 127th (5.4).
- Presbyterian ranks 51st in assists per game (15.1) while St. Francis Brooklyn ranks 142nd in assists allowed per game (11.3).
