Hartford vs Stony Brook 3/10/20 - College Basketball Picks & Predictions

The Hartford Hawks are on the road for a matchup with the Stony Brook Seawolves, as part of the Hercules Tires America East Playoffs.  The Hawks are (17-15), coming off a 89-75 home win over UMass-Lowell.  The Seawolves are (20-12), after winning at home, 76-73 against Albany.

In the Hawks win over UMass-Lowell, Hartford was guided throughout the game by Malik Ellison.  Ellison recorded 26 points, 2 rebounds, and 3 assists.  The Hawks connected on 59% from the floor and 39% from 3-point distance.  Hartford held UMass-Lowell to 43% from the floor. The Hawks were out rebounded, 28 to 26.  The game was tied at 38 at the half, but Hartford found their stride in the 2nd half.

Ellison collected 9.2 points and 9.9 rebounds per contest for the Hawks.  Hunter Marks is averaging 10.6 points and 6.1 rebounds per game.  Hartford is registering 66.8 points per game, while connecting on 41.9% from the floor.

In the Seawolves win over Albany, Stony Brook was led offensively by Makale Foreman.  Foreman collected 23 points, 5 rebounds, and 3 assists.  The Seawolves shot 46% from the floor and 40% from 3-point distance.  Stony Brook out scored Albany from the charity stripe, 20 to 10.  Stony Brook won the game from the foul line, connecting on 77%, while Albany made just 67%.  The Seawolves allowed Albany to hang around, due to their 46% success rate from deep.  

Elijah Olaniyi is averaging 18 points, 6.4 rebounds, and 2.1 assists per game for the Seawolves.  Foreman is collecting 15.8 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 2 assists per game.  Stony Brook is totaling 69.5 points, while shooting 40.8% from the floor on the year.