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Monmouth Hawks Prepare to Take on Struggling Stony Brook SeaWolves in Coastal Athletic Association Matchup

The Stony Brook SeaWolves will be facing off against the Monmouth Hawks in a Coastal Athletic Association game at OceanFirst Bank Center. Stony Brook is coming off a loss to UAlbany, while Monmouth was defeated by #2-ranked Auburn. Both teams have experienced recent struggles, with Stony Brook losing seven of their last nine and Monmouth losing three of their last four games. Despite neither team having players listed on their injury reports, Monmouth is the betting favorite with a current line of Monmouth -6.5. Be sure to explore the betting opportunities and sportsbook promos for this matchup.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Seawolves +210 | Hawks -250
• Spread: Seawolves +6 (-110) | Hawks -6 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 144 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Monmouth will win straight-up is 71%.

Stony Brook vs Monmouth Stats

Stony Brook Seawolves

The Stony Brook SeaWolves have a challenging season so far, averaging 67.2 points per game on offense and allowing 75.2 points per game on defense. Their shooting percentages are below average, with a field goal percentage of 40.6% and a 3-point percentage of 31.4%. The team is led by Joe Octave in scoring, CJ Luster II as the second leading scorer, Collin O'Connor in assists, Andre Snoddy in rebounds, Octave in steals, and Sabry Philip in blocked shots.

Stony Brook has a power ranking of 149 and ranks 331st in offense, 277th in defense, and holds a record of 4-9 for the season. On offense, they struggle with field goal percentage but excel in free throw shooting. Defensively, they have difficulties in limiting opponents' shooting percentages and rebounding. Overall, the SeaWolves have room for improvement in various aspects of their game.

Monmouth Hawks Analysis

The Monmouth Hawks are currently struggling on both offense and defense, as they score an average of 67.2 points per game, which ranks 322nd in the NCAA, and allow an average of 78.5 points per game, ranking 321st. They shoot 38.2% overall and 35.3% from 3-point territory. On defense, they allow opponents to shoot 46.8% overall and 33.8% from 3-point territory. Leading the team in scoring is Abdi Bashir Jr with an average of 21.1 points per game, followed by Madison Durr with 10.4 points per game. Durr also leads in assists, while Jaret Valencia leads in rebounds and Valencia leads in steals. Overall, the Monmouth Hawks have a power ranking of 288 and are currently 2-11 overall. In their last three matchups against Stony Brook, they went 2-1.

Monmouth Braces for Matchup Against Struggling Stony Brook Defense and Offense

Despite having just two wins, Monmouth has demonstrated their ability to defeat strong opponents such as Seton Hall and Fairfield. The team's defense has been struggling, allowing an average of 78.5 points per game. However, they will be facing a Stony Brook defense that also struggles, allowing an average of 75.2 points per game and a 48.7% shooting percentage. On the offensive side, Stony Brook has been struggling to score, averaging 67.2 points per game with a shooting percentage of 40.6% overall and 31.4% from beyond the arc. Monmouth has shown a strong performance in covering the spread in their recent games, while Stony Brook has been less consistent with a 4-5 ATS record in their last nine games.

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