The South Carolina State Bulldogs (7-25, 5-11 MEAC) clash against the Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks (7-24, 5-11 MEAC) in the Mid-Eastern Conference Tourney at Norfolk Scope Arena. Action begins at 6 p.m. ET on Tuesday, March 12, 2019.
South Carolina State Bulldogs vs. Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks Betting Odds
In their last outing, the Hawks were victorious over the Delaware State Hornets, 70-64, while the Bulldogs lost a winnable game to the Savannah State Tigers, 90-87.
Maryland Eastern Shore played a nearly perfect contest. They had an absurd free throw rate of 0.404 (above their season average of 0.190) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 34.5 (above their season average of 23.1). For those same stats, Delaware State was 0.217 and 20.5, respectively. South Carolina State, meanwhile, did a great job of getting to and converting from the free throw line (24-29; 82.8 percent). Isaac Taylor played well for Maryland Eastern Shore with 17 points and 11 rebounds. Jahmari Etienne, meanwhile had a solid performance for South Carolina State, finishing with 26 points.
This has potential to be a sloppy game for the offense of Maryland Eastern Shore. Maryland Eastern Shore ranks 304th in the country in ball protection (turnover percentage of 20.8 percent), while the pesky defense of South Carolina State forces the 51st-most turnovers in the country (21.4 percent). Furthermore, the Bulldogs could control the offensive glass in this meeting as they rank 57th in the country in offensive rebounding percentage at 32.6 percent. The Hawks, meanwhile, rank 294th in defensive rebounding percentage (68.9 percent).
South Carolina State Bulldogs vs. Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks Free Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Maryland Eastern Shore, ATS Winner – Maryland Eastern Shore, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- South Carolina State ranks 65th in rebounds allowed per game (32.8) while Maryland Eastern Shore ranks 235th (37.2).
- The Hawks rank 231st in assists per game (11.4) while the Bulldogs rank 239th (11.2).
- The Bulldogs rank 43rd in steals allowed per game (5.4) while the Hawks rank 133rd (6.5).
- Maryland Eastern Shore ranks 262nd in three pointers attempted per game (18.8) while South Carolina State ranks 284th (17.3).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Hawks have scored an average of 65.2 points per game (7.8 above their season average) and allowed an average of 63.8 points per game (8.1 below their season average).
- The Bulldogs’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 2.8, down from 6.5 for the season.
