The Quinnipiac Bobcats (2 wins, 0 losses) will face the University of Massachusetts Minutemen (1 win, 0 losses) on Monday, November 13, 2023, at the William D. Mullins Memorial Center in Amherst, Massachusetts.
Quinnipiac Bobcats
The Quinnipiac Bobcats are looking to remain undefeated on the season. On Friday, they thrashed the Central Connecticut Blue Devils 74-55. The Bobcats are led by Matt Balanc, who averages 21 points per game, Rihards Vavers, who averages 16.5 points per game, and Richie Springs, who averages 10.5 points per game.
Quinnipiac is a very good offensive team. They average 95 points per game and shoot 54.5 percent from the field. The three-point field goal percentage is 46.3 percent.
University of Massachusetts Minutemen
The University of Massachusetts Minutemen are looking to get off to a 2-0 start for the first time since the 2019-20 season. They are fresh off a 79-71 win over the Albany Great Danes on Tuesday. Minnesota is led by Josh Cohen, who is averaging 22 points and 8 rebounds per game. In addition, Rasul Diggins contributes 14 points per game and Daniel Hankins-Sanford averages 10.5 points per game.
The University of Massachusetts is a very good defensive team. They are only scoring 71 points per game and shooting 35.7% from the field. They also cause 16 turnovers per game.
Prediction.
This is a tough game to predict. Both teams are undefeated and both are playing well. However, I think Quinnipiac has the edge in this game. They have more experience and a better offense. I predict that Quinnipiac will win 80-75.
Pick: Quinnipiac Bobcats