The Bethune-Cookman Wildcats (5-7) welcome the Marist Red Foxes (1-7) to Moore Gym, where both teams will will attempt to end their losing streaks. The Red Foxes are on a seven-game losing streak, while the Wildcats have lost five consecutive games. Action begins at 1 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 21, 2019.
Marist Red Foxes at Bethune-Cookman Wildcats ATS Odds
Both teams were beaten in their last contest. The Wildcats fell to the UCF Knights, 70-65, while the Red Foxes were defeated by the New Hampshire Wildcats, 64-56.
Marist forced New Hampshire into a turnover percentage of 20.1 (above their season average of 16.9) while Bethune-Cookman forced UCF into a turnover percentage of 20.0 (above their season average of 16.1). Malik Maitland had a solid performance for Bethune-Cookman with 23 points, six rebounds and five assists. Marist, meanwhile, rallied around Matt Turner, who finished with 14 points.
It will be a showdown of contrasting paces as the up-tempo Wildcats will look to push the more half-court-oriented Red Foxes. Dating back to the 2018-19 season, the Wildcats rank 40th in possessions per game while the Red Foxes are 324th.
Marist Red Foxes vs. Bethune-Cookman Wildcats Free Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Bethune-Cookman, ATS Winner – Bethune-Cookman, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Bethune-Cookman ranks 55th in rebounds per game (40.5) while Marist ranks 233rd (31.9).
- The Wildcats rank 50th in steals per game (7.7) while the Red Foxes rank 141st (5.7).
- Bethune-Cookman ranks 210th in three pointers attempted per game (20.1) while Marist ranks 214th in three pointers allowed per game (25.1).
