The Savannah State Tigers (10-18, 7-7 MEAC) wrap up their home schedule at Tiger Arena against the Howard Bison (14-15, 8-6 MEAC). The game gets underway at 6 p.m. ET on Saturday, March 2, 2019.
Howard Bison vs. Savannah State Tigers Betting Odds
In their last game, the Tigers fell to the North Carolina A&T Aggies, 63-58, while the Bison beat the Morgan State Bears, 75-69.
Howard played a nearly perfect game. They had a turnover percentage of 19.9 (worse than their season average of 14.0) and a free throw rate of 0.368 (above their season average of 0.260). For those same stats, Morgan State was 23.3 and 0.328, respectively. Savannah State, meanwhile, held North Carolina A&T to an effective field goal percentage of 0.424 (below their season average of 0.530). Savannah State was lifted by Zach Sellers, who put up 15 points and five rebounds. RJ Cole, meanwhile played a pivotal role for Howard with 19 points, six steals and five rebounds.
The Tigers won the sole game between these two teams last season, 91-90. The Tigers’ turnover percentage was their largest advantage over the Bison. Savannah State had a rate of 12.6, while Howard posted a mark of 21.6. This is the first time these teams will go head-to-head this year.
There should be a fair amount of transition action in this showdown that features a pair of the NCAA’s more up-tempo teams. Savannah State currently ranks third in possessions per game (78.2) and Howard is 17th (74.6).
Howard Bison vs. Savannah State Tigers Betting Pick
Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Howard, ATS Winner – Howard, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Savannah State ranks first in three pointers attempted per game (38.8) while Howard ranks 270th (19.0).
- The Tigers rank 39th in steals per game (7.8) while the Bison rank 168th (5.7).
- Howard blocks 4.0 opponent shots per game, which ranks 55th in the NCAA. Savannah State ranks 90th in blocks allowed per game (3.2).
- The Tigers average 38.0 rebounds per game, which ranks 50th in the NCAA. The Bison rank 282nd in rebounds allowed per game (39.1).
- Savannah State averages 15.1 assists per game, which ranks 53rd in the country. Howard ranks 195th in assists allowed per game (14.3).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Bison have scored an average of 79.8 points per game (3.7 above their season average) and allowed an average of 79.6 points per game (4.2 above their season average).
- The Tigers’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 1.2, down from 11.7 for the season.
