Stonehill Skyhawks vs Massachusetts-Lowell River Hawks NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/18/24

Betting on today’s Skyhawks and River Hawks game? Catch the action at Costello Athletic Center in Lowell, MA, as the River Hawks hosts this showdown at 6:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this game is set at 150.5 points, and Massachusetts-Lowell is favored by -13.5 against Stonehill in a non-conference matchup.

STONEHILL SKYHAWKS VS MASSACHUSETTS-LOWELL RIVER HAWKS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Massachusetts-Lowell River Hawks -13.5

This game will be played at Costello Athletic Center at 6:00 ET on Wednesday, December 18th.

WHY BET THE MASSACHUSETTS-LOWELL RIVER HAWKS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 94-56 in favor of the River Hawks.
• Not only will Massachusetts-Lowell pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -13.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 150.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 150 points.

Can the Skyhawks Offense Score Enough in Lowell?

Stonehill Skyhawks Recent Game/Games

Stonehill fell to 4-6 on the season after a 73-69 loss to Boston College on Sunday. Despite being +13.5 point underdogs, the Skyhawks kept the game close, covering the spread.

Stonehill trailed 35-30 at halftime but managed to outscore the Eagles 39-38 in the second half. The game’s total points of 142 went over the pre-game line of 134.5.

In their latest game, the Stonehill Skyhawks put up 69 points, shooting 44.4% from the field and 41.7% from beyond the arc, hitting 10 of 24 three-point attempts. Their effective field goal percentage stood at 53.7%, and they were nearly perfect from the free-throw line, making 11 of 12 attempts (91.7%).

Todd Brogna led the way with 25 points, shooting 62.5% overall and 75% from three-point range. Ethan Meuser was perfect from the field, hitting all 4 of his shots, including 3 from deep.

Stonehill’s defense gave up 73 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 50% from the field. They allowed 24 two-point field goals on 41 attempts, a 58% shooting rate.

From beyond the arc, Stonehill’s defense held the other team to 5 made threes on 17 attempts, a 29% shooting percentage. They also sent the opposition to the free-throw line 12 times, where they converted 10 free throws, an 83% rate.

Can the River Hawks Live Up to the Hype at Home?

Massachusetts-Lowell improved to 6-4 on the season with a 92-83 win over Dartmouth on Saturday. The River Hawks, who were -11 favorites, didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points of 175 exceeded the O/U line of 154.

After trailing 44-35 at halftime, Massachusetts-Lowell turned things around in the second half, outscoring Dartmouth 57-39 to secure the win.

Massachusetts-Lowell’s offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 92 points and shooting 61% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 66.1%, thanks in part to their 73.2% shooting on two-point attempts.

Connor Amundsen hit 6 threes, shooting 75% from deep, while Max Brooks was perfect from the field, going 12-for-12. The River Hawks also dished out 23 assists, with Amundsen, Quinton Mincey, and Quincy Clark each contributing 6 assists.

Massachusetts-Lowell struggled defensively, giving up 83 points on 61% shooting from the field. Their two-point defense was particularly vulnerable, with opponents hitting 73% of their shots inside the arc (30/41).

From three-point range, the River Hawks allowed 6 threes on 18 attempts (33%). They also sent the opposing team to the line 19 times, where they converted 14 free throws (73%).