Massachusetts-Lowell River Hawks vs Stonehill Skyhawks Betting Pick & Prediction 11/29/23

Betting on today’s River Hawks and Skyhawks game? Catch the action at Merkert Gymnasium in South Easton, MA, as the Skyhawks hosts this showdown at 4:30 ET on NEC. The River Hawks are the favorites in this non-conference matchup against the Skyhawks. The over/under for the game is set at 149 points.

MASSACHUSETTS-LOWELL RIVER HAWKS VS STONEHILL SKYHAWKS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Massachusetts-Lowell River Hawks -15

This game will be played at Merkert Gymnasium at 4:30 ET on Wednesday, November 29th.

WHY BET THE MASSACHUSETTS-LOWELL RIVER HAWKS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 86-62 in favor of the River Hawks.
• Not only will Massachusetts-Lowell pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -15.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 149 points, and we like the under with a projected 148 points.

Is a Road Win Possible for Massachusetts-Lowell?

Massachusetts-Lowell is set to face Stonehill today in their fifth game of the season, and they currently have a 3-1 record. Looking back at their last ten road games, including those from last year, Massachusetts-Lowell has gone 6-4. Heading into their game against Stonehill, Massachusetts-Lowell holds a 3-1 ATS record. In their previous ten games, including those from the previous season, Massachusetts-Lowell has gone 7-2 vs. the spread.

Massachusetts-Lowell comes in with an over/under record of 0-4-0 through four games, with their games averaging a combined 136 points per game so far. Looking at the River Hawks’ last three games, their over/under record is 0-3 with their games averaging 70 points per game.

In their latest game, Massachusetts-Lowell offense put up 69 points against Saint Peter’s. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 52.2% and made 5 threes. The team’s top scorer is Ayinde Hikim, who enters today’s matchup with an average of 20.2, while Karim Coulibaly also carries a PPG average of 12.8 into the game.

This season, the Massachusetts-Lowell defense has been impressive, holding the 14th position in the country while permitting an average of 60.4 points per contest. In today’s game vs. Stonehill, the Massachusetts-Lowell defense will be looking to do a better job avoiding putting opponents on the line. In their last game, Massachusetts-Lowell made 17 free-throws vs. the River Hawks.

Can Stonehill Lock in a Home Win?

After playing seven games, Stonehill will face off against Massachusetts-Lowell with a record of 1-6. In their previous five home games, including those from last year, Stonehill has gone 0-5. As of now, Stonehill’s record vs. the spread stands at 1-6 heading into today’s game. However, over their last five games, they have a solid 4-1 record vs. the spread.

Through seven games, Stonehill has an over/under record of 4-3-0 with their games averaging a combined 152 points per game so far. The Skyhawks’ last five games have culminated with an average of 70 points per game and an over/under record of 1-4.

Stonehill is fresh off a strong offensive showing, putting up 69 points versus Quinnipiac. This output is higher than their season-average of 63.7 points per game. Offensively, the Skyhawks hold a season-long field goal percentage of 39%, placing them 368th in the national rankings. When it comes to three-pointers, they are ranked 187th in terms of percentage and 99th in three-pointers made.

At this time, the Skyhawks’ defense is positioned 246th in the country, permitting 88.3 points per game. In terms of field goal percentage allowed, Stonehill’s defense has allowed opponents to shoot 50.7% from the field, including a three-point shooting percentage allowed of 40.6% this season.