The Stony Brook Seawolves (13-7, 4-1 AmEast) welcome the Binghamton Bearcats (7-11, 1-4 AmEast) to Island Federal Credit Union Arena. The Seawolves will attempt to prolong their six-game home winning streak, while the Bearcats look to put an end to their five-game road losing streak. Action begins at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 22, 2020.
Binghamton Bearcats at Stony Brook Seawolves ATS Odds
In their last outing, the Seawolves were victorious over the Albany Great Danes, 70-62, while the Bearcats got blown out by the Maine Black Bears, 86-63.
Stony Brook’s 0.633 effective field goal percentage was their biggest strength over Albany, who had a rate of 0.441. The Seawolves’ mark was above their season average of 0.497, while the Great Danes’ was below their season average of 0.495. Binghamton, meanwhile, made 11 of their 26 three pointers (42.3 percent). Stony Brook received a boost from Elijah Olaniyi, who finished with 20 points and 11 rebounds. Sam Sessoms had a good game for Binghamton, recording 21 points.
The Seawolves edged out the Bearcats in this series last year, taking two out of three games. In the last game, Binghamton won 78-72. Binghamton launched 24 three pointers, making 10 of them (41.7 percent). Stony Brook was, meanwhile, 6-23 (26.1 percent). This is the first time these teams will go head-to-head this year.
From an effective field goal percentage perspective, Stony Brook figures to have a significant advantage. The Seawolves defense ranks 35th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.448), while the Binghamton offense is ranked 197th in effective field goal percentage (0.495).
Binghamton Bearcats at Stony Brook Seawolves Odds Pick
Free Prediction: SU Winner – Stony Brook, ATS Winner – Binghamton, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Stony Brook ranks 35th in rebounds per game (39.7) while Binghamton ranks 254th in rebounds allowed per game (38.9).
- The Seawolves rank 189th in assists per game (11.9) while the Bearcats rank 210th in assists allowed per game (14.7).
- Stony Brook averages 6.7 steals per game, which ranks 105th in the NCAA. Binghamton ranks 121st in steals allowed per game (6.6).
- The Bearcats average 28.7 three pointers per game, which ranks 13th in the nation. The Seawolves rank 222nd in three pointers allowed per game (24.4).
- Stony Brook ranks 22nd in blocks per game (5.3) while Binghamton ranks 97th (3.3).
Bettings Trends:
- The Bearcats’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 13.8, up from 6.6 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Seawolves have scored an average of 72.4 points per game (1.6 above their season average) and allowed an average of 61.4 points per game (3.3 below their season average).
