Stony Brook pays a visit to Hartford on Saturday, hoping to send the Hawks to a loss while covering the college basketball spread at Reich Family Pavilion.

The Hawks sit at 13-10 (0-0 ATS) on the season. By comparison, the Seawolves are currently 17-5 (1-1 ATS). Looking to wager on the totals? Hartford is 0-0 OU, and Stony Brook is 1-1 OU.



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Power Rankings / Prediction:
According to new college basketball power rankings here, it's the No. 273-ranked Hawks and the No. 56-rated Seawolves in this matchup. Computer formulas aimed at predicting NCAAB scores point to a 71-61 win for the Seawolves on Saturday.



How They Match Up:
Rebounding is always a key handicapping consideration and Seawolves is ranked No. 33 in NCAA hoops at 38.5 per game. Contrast that with Hartford’s No. 318 mark in the paint. When it comes to three-point shooting, Hartford is the No. 45-ranked team in the country at 7.7 per game, while Stony Brook rates No. 201 at 5.9 per game.

Defensively, Stony Brook features the nation's No. 7-rated defense on the road, allowing 57.9 points per game. Hartford, meanwhile, comes in at No. 335 nationally in scoring at home.

Stony Brook won its last outing, a 56-54 result against New Hampshire on February 2. Stony Brook earned a 56-54 victory over New Hampshire on Saturday, getting 13 points from Dave Coley at Lundholm Gymnasium.

In their last action, Hartford was a 76-62 Sportsbook on the road against Binghamton. Hartford earned a 76-62 victory over Binghamton on Wednesday, getting 22 points from Mark Nwakamma at BU Events Center.

Next up:
Stony Brook home to Binghamton, Tuesday, February 12
Hartford at Maine, Wednesday, February 13