Albany Great Danes at Monmouth Hawks Free Prediction 12/21/19

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The Albany Great Danes (6-7) will travel to the OceanFirst Bank Center to go head-to-head with the Monmouth Hawks (5-5). Action starts at 2 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 21, 2019.

Albany Great Danes at Monmouth Hawks Betting Odds

In their last contest, the Hawks barely escaped the Princeton Tigers, 67-66, while the Great Danes lost big to the St. John’s Red Storm, 85-57.

Monmouth’s 0.491 effective field goal percentage was their biggest strength over Princeton, who had a mark of 0.436. The Hawks’ mark was above their season average of 0.469, while the Tigers’ was below their season average of 0.507. Albany, meanwhile, had a better free throw rate (0.196 vs. 0.099). Ray Salnave was a key piece for Monmouth with 21 points and seven rebounds. Malachi de Sousa had a solid performance for Albany, putting up 22 points.

The Great Danes won the sole contest between these two teams last season, 82-63. Albany did a great job of getting to and converting from the charity stripe (26-30; 86.7 percent). Monmouth, meanwhile, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (50.0 vs. 27.6). This is the first time these teams will go head-to-head this year.

The physical Albany offense seems poised to dominate from the foul line. The Great Danes rank 90th in the NCAA with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.254, while Monmouth ranks 330th in FTA rate allowed (0.301).

Albany Great Danes at Monmouth Hawks ATS Pick

Pick: SU Winner – Monmouth, ATS Winner – Monmouth, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • Albany ranks 123rd in three pointers attempted per game (22.4) while Monmouth ranks 244th (20.6).
  • The Great Danes rank 93rd in blocks per game (3.2) while the Hawks rank 99th in blocks allowed per game (2.7).
  • The Hawks average 7.3 steals per game, which ranks 93rd in the country. The Great Danes rank 163rd in steals allowed per game (8.2).
  • Albany averages 14.2 assists per game, which ranks 85th in the country. Monmouth ranks 124th in assists allowed per game (12.0).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Great Danes have scored an average of 61.6 points per game (4.9 below their season average) and allowed an average of 72.6 points per game (5.1 above their season average).
  • The Hawks have outscored opponents by an average of 9.0 points in their last five games. On the season, Monmouth has been defeated by an average of 5.8 points.