The Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks (1-11) head to Dale F. Halton Arena to square off against the Charlotte 49ers (5-4). The Hawks can put an end to a 10-game road losing streak. The game begins at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, December 19, 2019.
Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks at Charlotte 49ers Betting Odds
In their last outing, the 49ers beat the Valparaiso Crusaders, 67-57, while the Hawks lost to the East Carolina Pirates, 71-57.
Charlotte played a nearly perfect game. They had a fantastic free throw rate of 0.432 (above their season average of 0.252) and a turnover percentage of 18.9 (better than their season average of 18.9). For those same stats, Valparaiso had marks of 0.019 and 25.8, respectively. Maryland Eastern Shore, on the other hand, had an offensive rebounding percentage of 27.0 (above their season average of 22.0). Jordan Shepherd played well for Charlotte with 27 points. Maryland Eastern Shore, meanwhile, was lifted by AJ Cheeseman, who recorded 15 points and five rebounds.
It might be an error-filled game for the Charlotte offense. Since the 2018-19 season, Charlotte ranks 271st in the country in ball protection (turnover percentage of 21.9 percent), while the pesky defense of Maryland Eastern Shore has forced the 32nd-most turnovers in the nation (20.8 percent). Also, put-back points could be tough to come by for the Hawks. They rank 320th in the nation in offensive rebounding percentage at 23.1 percent, while the 49ers have been 18th-best on the defensive glass (defensive rebounding percentage of 74.5 percent).
Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks vs. Charlotte 49ers ATS Pick
Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Charlotte, ATS Winner – Charlotte, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Charlotte ranks 38th in rebounds allowed per game (32.7) while Maryland Eastern Shore ranks 227th (37.6).
- The 49ers rank 169th in assists per game (10.5) while the Hawks rank 243rd (10.8).
- Charlotte ranks 57th in blocks per game (3.6) while Maryland Eastern Shore ranks 126th in blocks allowed per game (3.4).
- The Hawks rank 20th in steals per game (6.8) while the 49ers rank 160th in steals allowed per game (7.1).
- Maryland Eastern Shore ranks 116th in three pointers attempted per game (20.1) while Charlotte ranks 243rd (20.3).
