The Mount St. Mary’s Mountaineers and American Eagles meet Wednesday in the college basketball First Four at the UD Arena. Here’s a American vs Mount St. Mary’s Prediction. This article will include a American vs Mount St. Mary’s Pick.
Mount St. Mary’s Mountaineers Betting Preview
The Mount St. Mary’s Mountaineers recently beat Marist, Merrimack, and Iona. Mount St. Mary’s has won nine of its last 11 games.
The Mount St. Mary’s Mountaineers are averaging 70.4 points on 44.2 percent shooting and allowing 69.8 points on 40.6 percent shooting. Dola Adebayo is averaging 13.2 points and 6.9 rebounds, while Dallas Hobbs is averaging 12.6 points and 3.6 rebounds. Terrell Ard Jr. is the third double-digit scorer and Jedy Cordilia is grabbing 7.3 rebounds. The Mount St. Mary’s Mountaineers are shooting 34.8 percent from beyond the arc and 73.4 percent from the free throw line. The Mount St. Mary’s Mountaineers are allowing 31.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 34.5 rebounds per game.
American Eagles Betting Preview
The American Eagles recently beat Colgate, Lafayette, and Navy. American has won 15 of its last 18 games since being 7-9 on the season.
The American Eagles are averaging 68.3 points on 43.8 percent shooting and allowing 67.9 points on 45.6 percent shooting. Matt Rogers is averaging 17 points and 5.6 rebounds, while Elijah Stephens is averaging 10.6 points and 3.7 assists. Greg Jones is the third double-digit scorer and Colin Smalls is grabbing 1.7 rebounds. The American Eagles are shooting 34 percent from beyond the arc and 75.8 percent from the free throw line. The American Eagles are allowing 33 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 28.2 rebounds per game.
Why the American University Eagles will win
- American University has won each of its last four games.
- Mount St. Mary’s has lost 17 of its last 19 Wednesday night games against non-Conference opponents.
- Mount St. Mary’s has lost the first half in eight of its last 10 night games against the Patriot League.
Why the Mount St. Mary’s Mountaineers will win
- Mount St. Mary’s has won each of its last four games.
- American University has lost each of its last three games against non-Conference opponents.
- American University has lost the first half in four of its last five night games against non-Conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Eighteen of Mount St. Mary’s’ last 20 games against non-Conference opponents have produced a total of 130+ points.
- Each of the last four games between Mount St. Mary’s and American University have produced a total of 130+ points.
Matchup/League Facts
- American University ranks 356th among Division 1 teams for pace this season (63.5).
- American University ranks T16th among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point field goal attempts per game this season (18.5).
- Mount St. Mary’s ranks T360th among Division 1 teams for opponent steals per game this season (9.1).
- Mount St. Mary’s ranks 359th among Division 1 teams for turnover percentage this season (19.1%).
American vs Mount St. Mary’s Injury Report
American doesn’t have a player listed on its injury report. Carmelo Pacheco will be out for Mount St. Mary’s due to a finger injury.
American vs Mount St. Mary’s Prediction
American is probably the better, more battle tested team, and I’d argue the Patriot is better than the MAAC. American should be favored. However, American doesn’t do anything at a good enough level to scare an opponent. Mount St. Mary’s is an above-average defensive side that’s top-40 in defensive field goal percentage and top-50 in defensive three-point percentage.
Mount St. Mary’s is also on a roll with six straight covers, which includes upset wins over Iona, Merrimack, and Marist. Mount St. Mary’s is 21-11-1 ATS on the season overall. It’s a surprise Mount St. Mary’s is here, and we’ve seen that sort of momentum carry over. Mount St. Mary’s is confident and playing with house many, and it makes the Mountaineers a dangerous team. I’ll grab the bucket with Mount St. Mary’s.