Stony Brook vs American 12/1/21 College Basketball Picks, Predictions, Odds
American Eagles (2-5) vs. Stony Brook Seawolves (2-3)
December 1, 2021 6:31 pm EDT
The Line: Stony Brook Seawolves -9.5 / American Eagles +9.5 ; Over/Under: 141
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The American University Eagles will travel to Island FCU Arena to take on the Stony Brook Seawolves this Wednesday night in College Basketball action.
The American University lost their 5th straight game and dropped to 2-5 on the season after being defeated by the Duquesne Dukes, 88-79, this past Sunday. American University struggled defensively against Duquesne and could not fight back after the Dukes took a 67-55 lead with 7:09 left in regulation. American University shot 55.0% from the field & 50.0% from beyond the arc while allowing Duquesne to shoot 58.0% from the field & 40.0% from beyond the arc. Leading the way for the Eagles was Colin Smalls who had 22 points, 7 assists, & 1 steal.
On the season, American University is averaging 67.9 ppg on 44.2% shooting from the field. The Eagles are averaging 6.1 three-pointers per game on 30.7% shooting from beyond the arc. Offensively, American University has been led by Stacy Beckton Jr. (13.6 ppg, 4.4 rpg, 1.0 apg, 1.3 spg), Colin Smalls (9.9 ppg, 2.0 rpg, 3.1 apg, 1.1 spg), Johnny O’Neil (9.7 ppg, 4.0 rpg, 1.6 apg), & Matt Rogers (7.4 ppg, 4.0 rpg, 1.6 apg).
Defensively, American University is allowing their opponents to average 80.3 ppg on 51.0% shooting from the field. The Eagles have a rebound margin of -6.1 and a turnover margin of -1.0.
The Stony Brook Seawolves improved to 2-3 on the season after defeating the Yale Bulldogs, 85-81, this past Sunday. Stony Brook led by a 42-27 margin at halftime and was able to hand on late after taking a 75-63 lead with 3:32 left in regulation. Stony Brook shot 53.7% from the field & 47.8% from beyond the arc while allowing Yale to shoot 43.8% from the field & 37.9% from beyond the arc. Leading the way for the Seawolves was Frankie Policelli who had 22 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists, & 1 block.
On the season, Stony Brook is averaging 69.8 ppg on 42.4% shooting from the field. The Seawolves are averaging 8.4 three-pointers per game on 34.7% shooting from beyond the arc. Offensively, Stony Brook has been led by Anthony Roberts (16.0 ppg, 4.2 rpg, 2.2 apg), Jahlil Jenkins (11.3 ppg, 2.3 rpg, 2.5 apg, 1.5 spg), Frankie Policelli (9.4 ppg, 4.4 rpg, 1.4 apg), & Tykei Greene (9.4 ppg, 7.8 rpg, 1.4 apg, 1.4 spg).
Defensively, Stony Brook is allowing their opponents to average 79.6 ppg on 49.7% shooting from the field. The Seawolves have a rebound margin of -8.2 and a turnover margin of 0.8.
The Eagles are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 Wednesday games, however, are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. The Seawolves are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.
Both teams have really struggled on the defensive end this season as American University comes into this game ranked just 326th in scoring defense while Stony Brook is currently ranked 321st in scoring defense Both teams are allowing their opponents to shoot about 50.0% from the field and as I think both defenses continue to struggle in this one, I see a high-scoring game in this one that hits the Over. Good Luck!
