The Morgan State Bears (3-2) will be in the Islands of the Bahamas Showcase at Kendall G.L. Isaacs National Gymnasium when they clash against the Liberty Flames (5-0). The game gets underway at 11 a.m. ET on Friday, November 22, 2019.
Liberty Flames vs. Morgan State Bears Betting Odds
Both teams were triumphant in their last game. The Bears had no trouble getting past the Regent Royals 88-52, while the Flames defeated the Navy Midshipmen 55-48.
The Flames had a ridiculously low turnover percentage of 6.6 (better than their season average of 15.3) and held the Midshipmen to an effective field goal percentage of 0.364 (below their season average of 0.519). Meanwhile, Morgan State dominated nearly every stat category in their game. They had an effective field goal percentage of 0.521 (above their season average of 0.434) and a turnover percentage of 17.6 (worse than their season average of 17.4). For those same stats, Regent was 0.327 and 26.9, respectively. Morgan State’s Lagio Grantsaan played well, recording 20 points and 11 rebounds. Meanwhile, Liberty was lifted by Darius McGhee, who contributed 13 points.
The ineffective offense of Morgan State will battle against the top-notch defense of Liberty. Since last season, the Bears rank 318th in offensive efficiency, while the Flames are 15th in defensive efficiency. The Flames should have the edge on that side of the ball. Moreover, the Flames have committed the 50th-fewest errors in the country (turnover percentage of 16.8 percent), while the pesky defense of the Bears has caused the 10th-most (opponents’ turnover percentage of 24.1 percent).
Liberty vs. Morgan State ATS Pick
Free Prediction: SU Winner – Liberty, ATS Winner – Liberty, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Liberty ranks 11th in rebounds allowed per game (30.9) while Morgan State ranks 311th (39.9).
- The Flames rank third in assists allowed per game (9.6) while the Bears rank 180th (13.4).
- Morgan State ranks 49th in steals per game (7.5) while Liberty ranks 165th (6.2).
- The Flames rank 28th in blocks allowed per game (2.6) while the Bears rank 248th (5.1).
- Liberty ranks 95th in three pointers attempted per game (24.0) while Morgan State ranks 307th (17.8).
