The Savannah State Tigers (6-15, 3-4 MEAC) will be at the William P Hytche Athletic Center to take on the Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks (4-20, 2-7 MEAC) in a MEAC matchup. The game is scheduled to start at 7:30 p.m. ET on Monday, February 4, 2019.
Savannah State Tigers vs. Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks ATS Odds
Both teams won a close one over their last opponent. The Hawks defeated the South Carolina State Bulldogs 63-61, while the Tigers beat the Delaware State Hornets 76-73.
Savannah State played a nearly perfect game. They had an extraordinary free throw rate of 0.411 (above their season average of 0.153) and a turnover percentage of 10.4 (better than their season average of 16.9). Delaware State put up marks of 0.239 and 15.5, respectively, for those same stats. Meanwhile, Maryland Eastern Shore’s 0.479 effective field goal percentage was their biggest strength over South Carolina State, who had a rate of 0.431. The Hawks’ mark was above their season average of 0.424, while the Bulldogs’ was below the 0.558 mark opponents have averaged against Maryland Eastern Shore this season. Maryland Eastern Shore was led by Bryan Urrutia, who had 22 points and nine assists. Collins Joseph, meanwhile had a good outing for Savannah State, putting up 17 points.
The Tigers won the lone contest between these two teams last season, 87-59. Savannah State’s rebounding was their biggest strength. The Tigers had more offensive rebounds (19 vs. eight), defensive rebounds (30 vs. 28) and total rebounds (49 vs. 36). This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
This contest should be a showdown of opposite styles. Savannah State likes to play up-tempo (third in possessions per game), while Maryland Eastern Shore is slower-paced (335th in possessions per game).
Savannah State Tigers at Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks Free Pick
Basketball Tip: SU Winner – Maryland Eastern Shore, ATS Winner – Maryland Eastern Shore, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Savannah State ranks first in three pointers attempted per game (40.5) while Maryland Eastern Shore ranks 248th (19.3).
- The Tigers rank 30th in steals per game (8.0) while the Hawks rank 147th (5.9).
- The Tigers rank 55th in rebounds per game (38.1) while the Hawks rank 292nd (30.2).
- Savannah State ranks 59th in assists per game (15.1) while Maryland Eastern Shore ranks 242nd (10.8).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Hawks have scored an average of 61.6 points per game (5.9 above their season average) and allowed an average of 73.6 points per game (0.1 above their season average).
- The Tigers’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 1.6, down from 16.0 for the season.
