The Monmouth Hawks (8-6, 2-1 MAAC) will be at the People’s United Center to take on the Quinnipiac Bobcats (8-5, 3-0 MAAC) in a MAAC matchup. Action starts at 2 p.m. ET on Sunday, January 12, 2020.
Monmouth Hawks vs. Quinnipiac Bobcats Betting Odds
Both teams were triumphant in their last game. The Bobcats defeated the Niagara Purple Eagles 67-56, while the Hawks easily got past the Canisius Golden Griffins 84-65.
Monmouth dominated nearly every stat category in the game. They had a turnover percentage of 18.3 (worse than their season average of 17.0) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 29.4 (above their season average of 23.9). For those same stats, Canisius recorded marks of 26.4 and 21.9, respectively. Quinnipiac, on the other hand, dominated nearly every facet of their game. They had a phenomenal offensive rebounding percentage of 40.5 (above their season average of 26.5) and a free throw rate of 0.203 (below their season average of 0.212). For those same stats, Niagara was 7.7 and 0.048, respectively. Kevin Marfo had a good game for Quinnipiac, recording 14 points and 12 rebounds. Monmouth, meanwhile, received a boost from Ray Salnave, who recorded 23 points and seven rebounds.
The Bobcats edged out the Hawks in this series last year, winning two out of three games. In the last game, Monmouth won 98-92. The Hawks’ turnover percentage was their biggest strength over the Bobcats. Monmouth had a rate of 6.2, while Quinnipiac posted a mark of 18.1. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
Quinnipiac could have a tough time creating turnovers. Monmouth ranks 163rd in the country at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 19.3 percent), while Quinnipiac forces the fourth-fewest turnovers (15.1 percent).
Monmouth at Quinnipiac ATS Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Quinnipiac, ATS Winner – Monmouth, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Quinnipiac ranks 12th in three pointers attempted per game (29.1) while Monmouth ranks 184th (20.6).
- The Hawks average 13.3 assists per game, which ranks 125th in the NCAA. The Bobcats rank 211th in assists allowed per game (15.2).
- The Hawks rank 48th in steals per game (8.1) while the Bobcats rank 209th (4.8).
- Quinnipiac ranks 110th in rebounds per game (37.2) while Monmouth ranks 244th (32.7).
Bettings Trends:
- The Bobcats’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 6.2, up from 2.8 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Hawks have scored an average of 73.6 points per game (5.7 above their season average) and allowed an average of 67.4 points per game (2.5 below their season average).
