The Savannah State Tigers (10-16, 7-5 MEAC) will be at McDougald-McLendon Gymnasium to meet the North Carolina Central Eagles (13-14, 8-5 MEAC) in a MEAC matchup. The game gets underway at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 23, 2019.
Savannah State Tigers at North Carolina Central Eagles ATS Odds
Both teams defeated their last opponent. The Eagles defeated the Howard Bison 98-90, while the Tigers beat the Bethune-Cookman Wildcats 79-70.
The Tigers had a great free throw rate of 0.254 (above their season average of 0.168) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.542 (above their season average of 0.479). The Eagles, on the other hand, made 24 of their 31 free throws (77.4 percent) and had an offensive rebounding percentage of 47.8 (above their season average of 35.3). Jibri Blount played well for North Carolina Central with 31 points and seven rebounds. Savannah State, meanwhile, was led by Jaquan Dotson, who finished with 23 points and 10 rebounds.
In their first matchup this season, Raasean Davis led the Eagles to an 82-78 victory. He was the game’s leading scorer with 23 points. North Carolina Central out-rebounded Savannah State. The Eagles had more offensive rebounds (12 vs. four), defensive rebounds (33 vs. 20) and total rebounds (45 vs. 24).
North Carolina Central could dominate the offensive glass in this meeting. The Eagles rank 16th in offensive rebounding percentage (35.6 percent), while Savannah State ranks 347th in defensive rebounding percentage (65.7 percent).
Savannah State Tigers at North Carolina Central Eagles Betting Pick
Free College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – North Carolina Central, ATS Winner – North Carolina Central, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- North Carolina Central ranks 10th in rebounds allowed per game (30.4) while Savannah State ranks 301st (45.6).
- The Eagles average 6.7 steals per game, which ranks 94th in the nation. The Tigers rank 190th in steals allowed per game (7.4).
- The Eagles rank 52nd in three pointers allowed per game (19.9) while the Tigers rank 288th (28.0).
- North Carolina Central ranks 39th in assists per game (15.5) while Savannah State ranks 271st in assists allowed per game (20.0).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Eagles have scored an average of 78.2 points per game (5.5 above their season average) and allowed an average of 68.6 points per game (1.3 above their season average).
- The Tigers have outscored opponents by an average of 4.4 points in their last five games. For the season, Savannah State has lost by an average of 12.1 points.
