Monmouth Hawks vs Northeastern Huskies Betting Picks & Predictions

Game outlook

The Coastal Athletic Association is set to host an exciting match between the Monmouth Hawks and the Northeastern Huskies on February 10th at Matthews Arena in Boston. Both teams, positioned eighth and 11th in their conference standings, are eager for a crucial win to improve their rankings. Monmouth's recent win against William & Mary diversely contrasts with Northeastern's triumph over Campbell, adding to the anticipation of an engaging contest. As of now, Northeastern is the favored team with a -3.5 opening line, which has remained unchanged.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Hawks +140 | Huskies -175

Spread: Hawks +3.5 (-110) | Huskies -3.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 143 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Northeastern will win straight-up is 64%.

Monmouth Hawks

The Monmouth Hawks are currently in the eighth spot in the Coastal Athletic Association with a 19-15 record. Xander Rice stands out as the leading scorer for the team, averaging an impressive 21.1 points per game. Their offensive performance is notable, with a 36.6% 3-point shooting percentage, ranking them 49th nationwide. They also have a 42.8% field goal percentage and a 70.9% free-throw percentage. While not leading the league in these categories, their offensive unit is competitive and capable of making a significant impact. On the defensive end, there is room for improvement as the Hawks allow an average of 72.5 points per game. Their opponents have a 42.9% field goal percentage and a 34.0% 3-point shooting percentage against them. Despite these challenges, players like Jakari Spence and Jaret Valencia have shown promise on the defensive end, with Spence leading the team in steals and Valencia leading in blocks. The recent narrow home victory over William & Mary, combined with their challenging away record, highlights the Hawks' resilience and the need to improve their defensive strategies to complement their offensive capabilities. In terms of rankings, the Hawks are currently ranked 233 in offense, scoring an average of 72.27 points per game. Defensively, they are ranked 218, allowing an average of 72.91 points per game. They have a 13-10 record and have performed well against the spread (16-7 ATS) this season. Offensively, the Hawks have a 43.27% field goal percentage, ranking 262nd in the nation. They have a free throw percentage of 71.60% (ranked 184th) and shoot 36.75% from three-point range, which is ranked 45th in the NCAAB. They average 35.09 rebounds per game, ranked 211th, and have 12.59 offensive assists and 11.23 turnovers per game, ranking 233rd and 110th, respectively. Defensively, the Hawks allow opponents to shoot 43.14% from the field (ranked 163rd) and 71.63% from the free-throw line (ranked 199th). They allow opponents to shoot 33.63% from three-point range, ranked 203rd, and average 36.55 defensive rebounds per game, ranked