Stony Brook Seawolves vs Towson Tigers Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Towson vs Stony Brook NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Stony Brook.

Towson vs Stony Brook Prediction

Looking to win big? The Tigers and Seawolves face off at 6:30 ET on FloC. The Seawolves are hosting the game at Stony Brook Arena in Stony Brook, NY. Towson is favored by -8.5 in this Coastal Athletic Association conference contest against Stony Brook. The game's over/under currently sits at 129.5 points.

Towson vs. Stony Brook Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Towson Tigers at Stony Brook Seawolves
Where: Stony Brook at Stony Brook Arena
Date: Thursday, February 6th
Betting Odds TOWS -8.5, TOWS -397 | STBR +310 O/U 129.5

Tigers Preview: Do the Tigers Have a Shot at a Win at Stony Brook?

Towson Tigers Recent Game/Games

The Tigers improved to 13-9 this season with a narrow 55-54 win over Drexel on Saturday. Towson, playing at home, was favored by 6.5 points but didn’t cover the spread.

After leading 35-29 at halftime, Towson managed just 20 points in the 2nd half while allowing 25. The game’s total points of 109 fell short of the 127.5 O/U line.

Tigers Offense Breakdown

Towson's offense struggled in their last game, putting up just 55 points on 38.6% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 43.9%, with a 28.6% mark from beyond the arc, hitting 6 of 21 attempts. At the free-throw line, they connected on just 5 of 10 shots.

Tyler Tejada led the way with 20 points, shooting 50% overall, while Dylan Williamson added 18 points, hitting 4 of 9 from three-point range. Kobe MaGee contributed 11 points and 12 rebounds, shooting 50% from deep as well.

Tigers Team Defense

Even with Towson's defense holding their opponent to just 54 points, they couldn't come away with the win. The Tigers limited the other team to 38% shooting overall, including 44% from two-point range on 16/36 attempts.

From beyond the arc, Towson's defense gave up 6 threes on 21 attempts, a 28% shooting performance. They also sent the other team to the line 10 times, where they made 5 free throws. Towson allowed 11 offensive rebounds.

Seawolves Preview: Will Stony Brook Win at Home?

Stony Brook Seawolves Recent Game/Games

Stony Brook fell to 4-18 on the season after an 80-70 road loss to UNCW on Saturday. The Seawolves entered the game as +18 point underdogs but managed to keep the game closer than expected.

After trailing 42-31 at halftime, Stony Brook scored 39 points in the 2nd half while allowing 38. The game’s total points of 150 went over the pre-game line of 139.5.

Seawolves Offense Breakdown

Stony Brook's offense put up 70 points in their last game, shooting 42.1% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 49.1%. They connected on 36% of their three-point attempts, hitting 9 of 25 from deep, and shot 65% from the free-throw line, making 13 of 20 attempts. The Seawolves grabbed 9 offensive rebounds and dished out 10 assists as a team.

Collin O'Connor led the way with 27 points, shooting 52.9% overall and 42.9% from three. Donovan Newby added 20 points, also hitting 3 of 7 from beyond the arc. Greedy Williams was perfect from the field, going 4 for 4, while Nick Woodard contributed 14 points, shooting 66.7% from both the field and three-point range.

Seawolves Team Defense

Stony Brook's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 80 points while allowing the opposition to shoot 56% from the field. They were particularly vulnerable inside, where they allowed 60% shooting on two-point attempts.

From beyond the arc, Stony Brook's defense conceded 11 threes on 21 attempts, a 52% shooting rate. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 27 times, where they hit 19 free throws, a 70% success rate.

Tigers vs Seawolves Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Across their last five road contests, Towson has been good against the spread posting a mark of 4-1. Their overall mark in these games was 4-1, while averaging 75 points per game.
Across their last five home contests, Stony Brook has a 4-1 record vs the spread. Their overall mark in these games was 0-5, while averaging 64 points per game.
Looking back on the team's last three games as the underdog, the Seawolves have a straight up record of 0-3. Their record vs the spread in these games was 2-1.
Spanning across their last ten games as the betting favorite, the Tigers have gone 5-5 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 7-3.