The North Carolina A&T Aggies (7-12, 3-1 MEAC) will be at Hill Field House to go head-to-head with the Morgan State Bears (9-11, 3-2 MEAC) in a MEAC matchup. The game begins at 7:30 p.m. ET on Monday, January 20, 2020.
North Carolina A&T Aggies vs. Morgan State Bears Betting Odds
In their last game, the Bears were victorious over the Howard Bison, 68-58, while the Aggies were beaten by the Coppin State Eagles, 79-75.
Morgan State dominated every stat category in the game. They had a phenomenal offensive rebounding percentage of 40.0 (above their season average of 34.1) and a free throw rate of 0.220 (matching their season average). For those same stats, Howard was 21.6 and 0.164, respectively. North Carolina A&T, meanwhile, had a better offensive rebounding percentage (29.8 vs. 28.9). Malik Miller fueled Morgan State with 12 points and 12 rebounds. North Carolina A&T rallied around Ronald Jackson, who put up 21 points and 14 rebounds.
The Aggies won the sole game between these two teams last year, 57-53. North Carolina A&T had a much better turnover percentage (12.3 vs. 25.3). Morgan State, meanwhile, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (48.4 vs. 31.6). This is the first time these teams will battle this year.
The offensive glass could be a major edge for Morgan State in this contest. The Bears are among the NCAA’s elite on the offensive glass, ranking 37th in offensive rebounding percentage at 34.4 percent. Meanwhile, North Carolina A&T ranks 299th in the nation at corralling defensive rebounds with a defensive rebounding percentage of 69.0 percent.
North Carolina A&T Aggies at Morgan State Bears Free Pick
Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Morgan State, ATS Winner – Morgan State, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Morgan State averages 37.5 rebounds per game, which ranks 90th in the country. North Carolina A&T ranks 274th in rebounds allowed per game (40.7).
- The Bears rank 40th in blocks allowed per game (2.6) while the Aggies rank 96th (3.3).
- The Aggies rank 46th in steals per game (8.0) while the Bears rank 188th (5.5).
- Morgan State ranks 105th in three pointers allowed per game (21.0) while North Carolina A&T ranks 239th (24.9).
Bettings Trends:
- The Aggies have outscored opponents by an average of 24.8 points in their last five games. On the season, North Carolina A&T has been defeated by an average of 3.7 points.
- During their last five games, the Bears have scored an average of 74.4 points per game (2.0 above their season average) and allowed an average of 70.2 points per game (3.5 below their season average).
