The New Hampshire Wildcats (13-13, 6-7 AmEast) will be at the Cross Insurance Center to go head-to-head against the Maine Black Bears (7-20, 3-10 AmEast) in an AmEast matchup. Action starts at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, February 26, 2020.
New Hampshire Wildcats vs. Maine Black Bears Betting Odds
In their last contest, the Black Bears were beaten by the Stony Brook Seawolves, 54-46, while the Wildcats beat the Albany Great Danes, 68-56.
The Wildcats held the Great Danes to an effective field goal percentage of 0.330 (below their season average of 0.486) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (30.3 vs. 23.5). Maine, meanwhile, held Stony Brook to an offensive rebounding percentage of 16.2 (below their season average of 30.4). Stephane Ingo had a solid outing for Maine with nine points and 12 rebounds. New Hampshire received a boost from Sean Sutherlin, who recorded 18 points and 10 rebounds.
In their first matchup this year, Josh Hopkins led the Wildcats to a 57-51 victory. He was the game’s top overall scorer with 16 points. The Wildcats’ offensive rebounding percentage was their largest advantage over the Black Bears. New Hampshire had a rate of 30.0, while Maine posted a mark of 18.2.
Maine might struggle to find the bottom of the net as they square off against one of the NCAA’s best defenses. New Hampshire ranks 31st in defensive efficiency, while the Black Bears rank 345th in offensive efficiency.
New Hampshire Wildcats vs. Maine Black Bears Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Maine, ATS Winner – Maine, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- New Hampshire ranks third in rebounds per game (42.0) while Maine ranks 228th (33.6).
- The Wildcats rank seventh in assists allowed per game (9.3) while the Black Bears rank 128th (12.5).
- Maine ranks 24th in blocks allowed per game (2.4) while New Hampshire ranks 72nd (3.0).
- The Wildcats average 25.5 three pointers per game, which ranks 47th in the nation. The Black Bears rank 245th in three pointers allowed per game (24.3).
- Maine ranks 103rd in steals per game (6.8) while New Hampshire ranks 229th (4.9).
Bettings Trends:
- The Wildcats’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 0.6, down from 2.7 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Black Bears have scored an average of 60.6 points per game (2.1 above their season average) and allowed an average of 68.6 points per game (2.2 above their season average).
