The Hartford Hawks (17-13, 10-5 AmEast) welcome the Stony Brook Seawolves (23-7, 11-4 AmEast) to Chase Family Arena as the regular season comes to a conclusion. The game is scheduled to start at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, March 5, 2019.
Stony Brook Seawolves vs. Hartford Hawks ATS Odds
In their last matchup, the Hawks edged the Albany Great Danes, 82-80, while the Seawolves were beaten by the Vermont Catamounts, 56-50.
The Hawks made 10 of their 14 free throws (71.4 percent) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.600 (above their season average of 0.540). Stony Brook, on the other hand, held Vermont to an offensive rebounding percentage of 21.6 (below their season average of 27.9). Hartford rallied around George Blagojevic, who recorded 22 points and five rebounds. Akwasi Yeboah, meanwhile played well for Stony Brook, recording 10 points and 11 rebounds.
In their first matchup this season, Elijah Olaniyi led the Seawolves to an 86-77 victory. He was the game’s top overall scorer with 28 points. The Seawolves’ offensive rebounding percentage was their largest strength over the Hawks. Stony Brook had a rate of 35.7, while Hartford posted a mark of 26.5.
This matchup pits one of the country’s top offenses against one of its elite defensesHartford currently ranks 45th in effective field goal percentage (0.542), while Stony Brook is 12th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.452). Furthermore, the Seawolves rank 35th in offensive rebounding percentage (34.1 percent), while the Hawks rank 279th in defensive rebounding percentage (69.4 percent).
Stony Brook Seawolves vs. Hartford Hawks ATS Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Hartford, ATS Winner – Hartford, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Stony Brook ranks seventh in rebounds per game (41.0) while Hartford ranks 275th (32.0).
- The Hawks rank 104th in assists per game (14.0) while the Seawolves rank 239th (11.2).
- Hartford ranks 77th in steals per game (6.9) while Stony Brook ranks 103rd in steals allowed per game (6.1).
- The Hawks rank 59th in three pointers attempted per game (25.4) while the Seawolves rank 218th in three pointers allowed per game (24.2).
- Stony Brook ranks 50th in blocks per game (4.2) while Hartford ranks 205th (1.9).
Bettings Trends:
- The Hawks’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 8.4, up from 2.4 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Seawolves have scored an average of 69.0 points per game (2.5 below their season average) and allowed an average of 62.0 points per game (3.5 below their season average).
