The Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks (6-22, 2-11 MEAC) will travel to Corbett Sports Center to square off with the North Carolina A&T Aggies (16-11, 9-3 MEAC) in their home finale. Action gets underway at 7:30 p.m. ET on Monday, February 19, 2018.
Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks at North Carolina A&T Aggies Odds Preview
The Hawks lost big to the North Carolina Central Eagles in their last matchup, 77-49. With 18 points on 7-for-12 shooting, Ahmad Frost was the top scorer from either team. North Carolina Central held the Hawks to an offensive rebounding percentage of 22.5 (below their season average of 28.1). Maryland Eastern Shore, meanwhile, had a better free throw rate (0.167 vs. 0.145).
The last time the Aggies played, they topped the Howard Bison, 83-69. North Carolina A&T’s Davaris McGowens played a pivotal role with 17 points and 13 rebounds. North Carolina A&T played a nearly perfect game. They had a turnover percentage of 13.0 (better than their season average of 17.6) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 35.9 (above their season average of 28.7). For those same stats, Howard was 18.6 and 30.3, respectively.
It will be a showdown of opposite styles as the fast-breaking Aggies (ranked 81st in the NCAA in possessions per game) will look to push the more grind-it-out Hawks (291st in possessions per game).
These teams have already met once this season. The Aggies won 66-64. Converting at the free throw line was one of North Carolina A&T’s biggest strengths. They were 12-15 (80.0 percent), while the Hawks were just 9-15 (60.0 percent). In the loss, Tyler Jones led all scorers on the team with 18 points.
Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks at North Carolina A&T Aggies Betting Prediction
Free Basketball Tip: SU Winner – North Carolina A&T, ATS Winner – North Carolina A&T, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- The Aggies rank 129th in three pointers allowed per game (21.6) while the Hawks rank 235th (24.1).
- North Carolina A&T ranks 46th in blocks allowed per game (2.7) while Maryland Eastern Shore ranks 104th (3.4).
- North Carolina A&T ranks 61st in assists per game (15.3) while Maryland Eastern Shore ranks 272nd (10.6).
- The Aggies rank 93rd in steals per game (6.6) while the Hawks rank 231st (4.6).
- North Carolina A&T ranks 141st in rebounds allowed per game (34.5) while Maryland Eastern Shore ranks 277th (39.6).
Betting Trends:
- The Aggies average margin of victory in their last five games has been 3.6, up from 1.3 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Hawks have scored an average of 60.4 points per game (1.5 below their season average) and allowed an average of 76.0 points per game (2.4 below their season average).
