The Monmouth Hawks (8-16, 7-4 MAAC) will be at the Yanitelli Center to challenge the Saint Peter’s Peacocks (6-15, 3-6 MAAC) in a MAAC matchup. Action begins at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, February 7, 2019.
Monmouth Hawks vs. Saint Peter’s Peacocks ATS Odds
In their last game, the Peacocks were beaten by the Manhattan Jaspers, 64-50, while the Hawks were victorious over the Rider Broncs, 75-71.
The Hawks had an effective field goal percentage of 0.520 (above their season average of 0.450) and had a free throw rate of 0.460 (above their season average of 0.279). Saint Peter’s, meanwhile, had an offensive rebounding percentage of 41.4 (above their season average of 29.6). Manny Dixon put together a good outing for Saint Peter’s with 18 points. Meanwhile, Monmouth was lifted by Diago Quinn, who recorded 17 points and seven rebounds.
In their first matchup this season, Quinn led the Hawks to a 61-44 win. He was the game’s top overall scorer with 19 points. One of Monmouth’s biggest strengths was getting to the free throw line. They had 30 free throw attempts, while Saint Peter’s had just 14.
It might be a mistake-prone game for the Saint Peter’s offense. Saint Peter’s ranks 344th in the nation in ball protection (turnover percentage of 23.8 percent), while the pesky defense of Monmouth forces the 47th-most turnovers in the country (22.1 percent). Also, the Hawks rank 31st in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.286), while the Peacocks rank 331st in opponents’ FTA rate (0.297).
Monmouth Hawks at Saint Peter’s Peacocks Free Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Monmouth, ATS Winner – Monmouth, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Saint Peter’s ranks 103rd in three pointers allowed per game (21.6) while Monmouth ranks 271st (27.3).
- The Peacocks rank 49th in rebounds allowed per game (32.3) while the Hawks rank 147th (35.1).
- Monmouth ranks 234th in assists per game (11.0) while Saint Peter’s ranks 251st (9.7).
- The Hawks average 7.0 steals per game, which ranks 81st in the NCAA. The Peacocks rank 188th in steals allowed per game (7.7).
- Saint Peter’s ranks 31st in blocks per game (4.6) while Monmouth ranks 136th (2.9).
Bettings Trends:
- The Hawks’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 4.8, down from 8.3 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Peacocks have scored an average of 57.8 points per game (5.1 below their season average) and allowed an average of 66.0 points per game (4.7 below their season average).
