The New Hampshire Wildcats (5-4) will travel to the People’s United Center to challenge the Quinnipiac Bobcats (2-4). Action starts at 5 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 7, 2019.
New Hampshire Wildcats vs. Quinnipiac Bobcats Betting Odds
In their last outing, the Bobcats lost a winnable game to the Fairleigh Dickinson Knights, 78-77, while the Wildcats easily got past the Maine Maritime Mariners, 91-37.
New Hampshire dominated every stat category in the game. They had a phenomenal offensive rebounding percentage of 42.9 (above their season average of 32.2) and a turnover percentage of 11.8 (better than their season average of 17.9). Maine Maritime was 5.6 and 28.4, respectively, for those same stats. Quinnipiac, on the other hand, had an offensive rebounding percentage of 35.5 (above their season average of 26.6). Quinnipiac was led by Kevin Marfo, who recorded 14 points and 11 rebounds. Meanwhile, Jayden Martinez had a good game for New Hampshire, finishing with 17 points and 10 rebounds.
The Bobcats won the lone game between these two teams last season, 69-63. The Bobcats’ offensive rebounding percentage was their biggest advantage over the Wildcats. Quinnipiac had a rate of 40.5, while New Hampshire posted a mark of 25.5.
It could be a tough game for Quinnipiac on the offensive glass. The Bobcats rank 163rd in offensive rebounding percentage (29.4 percent), while New Hampshire ranks 10th in defensive rebounding percentage (77.3 percent) dating back to the 2018-19 season. Also, the Wildcats rank 349th in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.148), while the Bobcats rank 25th in opponents’ FTA rate (0.171).
New Hampshire Wildcats vs. Quinnipiac Bobcats Free Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Quinnipiac, ATS Winner – Quinnipiac, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- New Hampshire averages 26.8 three pointers per game, which ranks 32nd in the nation. Quinnipiac ranks 187th in three pointers allowed per game (22.7).
- The Wildcats rank 41st in blocks allowed per game (2.7) while the Bobcats rank 94th (3.1).
- Quinnipiac ranks 260th in steals per game (5.1) while New Hampshire ranks 286th (4.4).
- The Wildcats rank 20th in assists allowed per game (10.2) while the Bobcats rank 175th (13.1).
- Quinnipiac averages 36.0 rebounds per game, which ranks 146th in the nation. New Hampshire ranks 237th in rebounds allowed per game (36.6).