Expect a fast-paced game when the Bethune-Cookman Wildcats (12-14, 7-5 MEAC) visit Savannah State to take on the Tigers (9-16, 6-5 MEAC). The game is scheduled to start at 7:30 p.m. ET on Monday, February 18, 2019.
Bethune-Cookman Wildcats vs. Savannah State Tigers Betting Odds
In their last matchup, the Tigers were beaten by the Florida A&M Rattlers, 78-74, while the Wildcats easily got past the South Carolina State Bulldogs, 98-73.
Bethune-Cookman dominated every facet of the game. They had an extraordinary free throw rate of 0.519 (above their season average of 0.214) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 48.0 (above their season average of 34.6). South Carolina State put up marks of 0.263 and 25.8, respectively, for those same stats. Savannah State, on the other hand, forced Florida A&M into a turnover percentage of 23.0 (above the 16.3 mark opponents have averaged against Savannah State this season). Zach Sellers had a good game for Savannah State with 16 points, five rebounds and five assists. Meanwhile, Cletrell Pope had a good game for Bethune-Cookman, contributing 26 points and 10 rebounds.
The Wildcats won the lone game between these two teams last year, 121-92. Bethune-Cookman made 16 of their 33 three pointers (48.5 percent), while Savannah State was 12-52 (23.1 percent). This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
There could be plenty of transition offense in this meeting that showcases a pair of the country’s more up-and-down teams. Savannah State ranks third in possessions per game (79.0) and Bethune-Cookman is 41st (73.2). Furthermore, the Wildcats’ defense should have an edge in terms of effective field goal percentage. They rank 21st in the nation with an opponents’ effective field goal percentage of 0.459, while the Tigers’ offense ranks 302nd in effective field goal percentage (0.479).
Bethune-Cookman Wildcats at Savannah State Tigers Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Bethune-Cookman, ATS Winner – Bethune-Cookman, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Bethune-Cookman averages 41.3 rebounds per game, which ranks eighth in the nation. Savannah State ranks 293rd in rebounds allowed per game (45.6).
- The Tigers rank 26th in steals per game (8.1) while the Wildcats rank 148th in steals allowed per game (6.8).
- Savannah State ranks 136th in blocks per game (3.0) while Bethune-Cookman ranks 156th in blocks allowed per game (3.9).
- The Tigers rank first in three pointers attempted per game (39.7) while the Wildcats rank 226th (20.2).
- Bethune-Cookman ranks 77th in assists per game (14.6) while Savannah State ranks 260th in assists allowed per game (20.4).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Tigers have scored an average of 75.4 points per game (1.4 below their season average) and allowed an average of 72.2 points per game (17.6 below their season average).
- The Wildcats’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 10.6, up from 2.1 for the season.
