A six-game home winning streak is on the line for the New Hampshire Wildcats (8-8, 1-2 AmEast) when they meet the Albany Great Danes (9-8, 2-0 AmEast) at Lundholm Gym. Action gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 15, 2020.
Albany Great Danes at New Hampshire Wildcats Betting Odds
In their last outing, the Wildcats lost big to the Stony Brook Seawolves, 73-48, while the Great Danes defeated the Maine Black Bears, 76-70.
The Great Danes knocked down 36 of their 47 free throws (76.6 percent), while the Black Bears had a turnover percentage of 20.3 (above the 15.6 mark opponents have averaged against Albany this season). New Hampshire, meanwhile, held Stony Brook to an offensive rebounding percentage of 14.3 (below their season average of 30.8). New Hampshire was led by Jayden Martinez, who recorded 13 points and six rebounds. Ahmad Clark, meanwhile led the way for Albany, contributing 29 points and seven rebounds.
This was a highly competitive series last year. Each won one of the two games played against each other last season. The Wildcats won the most recent game 62-58. The Wildcats’ 12.6 turnover percentage was their biggest strength over the Great Danes, who had a rate of 20.6. This is the first time these teams will meet this year.
Opposite tempos will be on display in this battle. New Hampshire has preferred an up-and-down style of play (94th in possessions per game), while Albany has been more half-court-oriented (218th in possessions per game). Additionally, the 274th-ranked offense of the Great Danes (offensive efficiency of 97.8) will battle against the 46th-ranked defense of the Wildcats (defensive efficiency of 91.0).
Albany Great Danes at New Hampshire Wildcats Free Pick
Pick: SU Winner – New Hampshire, ATS Winner – New Hampshire, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- New Hampshire averages 27.1 three pointers per game, which ranks 32nd in the country. Albany ranks 221st in three pointers allowed per game (24.4).
- The Wildcats rank second in rebounds per game (43.4) while the Great Danes rank 160th (35.2).
- New Hampshire ranks 31st in assists allowed per game (10.3) while Albany ranks 124th (12.6).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Great Danes have scored an average of 68.8 points per game (1.1 above their season average) and allowed an average of 71.0 points per game (3.5 above their season average).
- The Wildcats have been outscored by an average of 8.0 points in their last five games. For the season, New Hampshire has defeated opponents by an average of 4.5 points.
