The Massachusetts-Lowell River Hawks (11-9, 3-2 AmEast) will be at the Events Center to take on the Binghamton Bearcats (5-14, 1-3 AmEast) in an AmEast matchup. The game is scheduled to start at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 23, 2019.
Massachusetts-Lowell River Hawks vs. Binghamton Bearcats Betting Odds
In their last outing, the Bearcats got blown out by the Vermont Catamounts, 78-50, while the River Hawks won a close one over the Hartford Hawks, 76-73.
The River Hawks made 16 of their 19 free throws (84.2 percent) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.600 (above their season average of 0.549). Binghamton, on the other hand, had a better effective field goal percentage (0.489 vs. 0.508). Caleb Stewart played a key role for Binghamton with 14 points and five rebounds. Massachusetts-Lowell received a boost from Christian Lutete, who contributed 35 points and eight rebounds.
The River Hawks dominated this series last year, taking both games. In the last game, Massachusetts-Lowell won 74-69. Getting to the charity stripe was one of Massachusetts-Lowell’s largest advantages. They made 33 trips to the line, while Binghamton went just 11 times. This is the first time these teams will clash this year.
It will be a battle of contrasting styles as the up-and-down River Hawks will look to push the more half-court-oriented Bearcats. The River Hawks currently rank 36th in possessions per game while the Bearcats are 254th.
Massachusetts-Lowell River Hawks vs. Binghamton Bearcats Free Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Binghamton, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Massachusetts-Lowell ranks 34th in assists per game (16.3) while Binghamton ranks 252nd (9.5).
- The Bearcats average 5.8 steals per game, which ranks 151st in the nation. The River Hawks rank 169th in steals allowed per game (7.5).
- Massachusetts-Lowell ranks 131st in three pointers attempted per game (23.0) while Binghamton ranks 139th in three pointers allowed per game (22.4).
- The River Hawks rank 145th in rebounds per game (35.9) while the Bearcats rank 264th in rebounds allowed per game (40.0).
- Binghamton ranks 15th in blocks per game (5.3) while Massachusetts-Lowell ranks 133rd (2.8).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Bearcats have scored an average of 55.4 points per game (8.7 below their season average) and allowed an average of 65.6 points per game (5.2 below their season average).
- The River Hawks’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 2.0, down from 3.2 for the season.
