The Florida A&M Rattlers (7-14, 4-2 MEAC) will be at Hill Field House to meet the Morgan State Bears (8-12, 3-4 MEAC) in a MEAC matchup. Action begins at 7 p.m. ET on Monday, January 28, 2019.
Florida A&M Rattlers at Morgan State Bears ATS Odds
Both teams were victorious in their last game. The Bears beat the Bethune-Cookman Wildcats 77-71, while the Rattlers won a close one over the Coppin State Eagles 72-70.
The Rattlers had a ridiculous offensive rebounding percentage of 41.2 (above their season average of 26.6) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.528 (above their season average of 0.486). The Bears, meanwhile, had an absurd free throw rate of 0.435 (above their season average of 0.236), while the Wildcats had a turnover percentage of 21.7 (above their season average of 18.0). Kyson Rawls played well for Morgan State with 21 points. Meanwhile, Justin Ravenel had a good game for Florida A&M, putting up 28 points.
The Bears dominated this series last year, winning both games. In the last matchup, Morgan State won 74-48. Morgan State’s rebounding was their biggest advantage. The Bears had more offensive rebounds (10 vs. four), defensive rebounds (31 vs. 18) and total rebounds (41 vs. 22). This is the first time these teams will battle this year.
It will be a matchup of contrasting styles as the fast-breaking Bears (ranked 34th in the nation in possessions per game) will look to push the slower-paced Rattlers (311th in possessions per game). It could also be an error-filled game for the offense of the Rattlers, which ranks 330th in ball security (turnover percentage of 22.9 percent). They’ll be going up against the stingy defense of the Bears, which forces the 28th-most turnovers in the country (23.2 percent).
Florida A&M Rattlers vs. Morgan State Bears Betting Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Morgan State, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Morgan State ranks 132nd in rebounds per game (36.0) while Florida A&M ranks 265th (31.3).
- The Bears rank 287th in three pointers attempted per game (16.8) while the Rattlers rank 292nd (16.2).
- The Bears rank 54th in steals per game (7.5) while the Rattlers rank 121st in steals allowed per game (6.5).
- Florida A&M ranks 155th in blocks per game (2.5) while Morgan State ranks 171st in blocks allowed per game (4.9).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Bears have scored an average of 56.6 points per game (8.2 below their season average) and allowed an average of 61.2 points per game (8.6 below their season average).
- The Rattlers have outscored opponents by an average of 1.6 points in their last five games. On the season, Florida A&M has lost by an average of 6.4 points.
