The UMass Lowell River Hawks (10-16, 4-7 AmEast) will be at Chase Family Arena to take on the Hartford Hawks (14-12, 7-4 AmEast) in an AmEast matchup. The game begins at 2 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 15, 2020.
UMass Lowell River Hawks at Hartford Hawks ATS Odds
Both teams were victorious over their last opponent. The Hawks defeated the Albany Great Danes 66-60, while the River Hawks beat the Maine Black Bears 71-63.
The River Hawks made 25 of their 30 free throws (83.3 percent) and held the Black Bears to an effective field goal percentage of 0.407 (below their season average of 0.474). The Hawks, on the other hand, made 14 of their 16 free throws (87.5 percent) and held the Great Danes to an effective field goal percentage of 0.402 (below their season average of 0.492). Malik Ellison played a pivotal role for Hartford with 18 points and 19 rebounds. Meanwhile, UMass Lowell received a boost from Connor Withers, who finished with 17 points and seven rebounds.
In their first matchup this year, Ellison led the Hawks to an 80-68 win. He recorded a double-double with 26 points and 13 rebounds. Hartford’s free throw rate was their largest strength over UMass Lowell. The Hawks had a rate of 0.200, while the River Hawks posted a mark of 0.138.
Getting to the line might be few and far between for Hartford in this contest. The Hawks rank 211th in the country with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.218, while UMass Lowell ranks 51st in FTA rate allowed (0.183).
UMass Lowell River Hawks at Hartford Hawks Betting Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Hartford, ATS Winner – Hartford, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- UMass Lowell averages 14.5 assists per game, which ranks 60th in the NCAA. Hartford ranks 163rd in assists allowed per game (13.3).
- The Hawks rank 145th in three pointers attempted per game (22.2) while the River Hawks rank 180th in three pointers allowed per game (22.6).
- The Hawks rank 57th in steals per game (7.5) while the River Hawks rank 152nd in steals allowed per game (6.9).
- UMass Lowell ranks 187th in rebounds per game (34.4) while Hartford ranks 273rd in rebounds allowed per game (39.0).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the River Hawks have scored an average of 68.8 points per game (5.3 below their season average) and allowed an average of 71.8 points per game (4.1 below their season average).
- The Hawks have outscored opponents by an average of 3.2 points in their last five games. For the season, Hartford has lost by an average of 0.7 points.
