Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks vs. Howard Bison ATS Prediction 01/28/19

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The Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks (3-19, 1-6 MEAC) will be at Burr Arena to challenge the Howard Bison (9-12, 3-3 MEAC) in a MEAC matchup. The game starts at 7:30 p.m. ET on Monday, January 28, 2019, and will air on ESPNU.

Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks vs. Howard Bison Betting Odds

In their last contest, the Bison were victorious over the Delaware State Hornets, 80-74, while the Hawks were blown out by the Norfolk State Spartans, 88-60.

Howard dominated nearly every stat category in the game. They had a turnover percentage of 11.6 (better than their season average of 14.5) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.550 (above their season average of 0.473). Delaware State was 14.6 and 0.492, respectively, for those same stats. Maryland Eastern Shore, on the other hand, had a better turnover percentage (15.7 vs. 17.0). Charles Williams had a solid performance for Howard, contributing 30 points. Maryland Eastern Shore, meanwhile, was lifted by Canaan Bartley, who recorded 15 points and six rebounds.

In their first matchup this season, RJ Cole led the Bison to a 79-39 win. He was the game’s leading scorer with 26 points. Howard’s 0.587 effective field goal percentage was its largest advantage over Maryland Eastern Shore, who had a mark of 0.246.

It will be a battle of contrasting paces as the fast-paced Bison (ranked 11th in the country in possessions per game) will look to push the more methodical Hawks (334th in possessions per game).

Maryland Eastern Shore vs. Howard Pick

Pick: SU Winner – Howard, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • Howard ranks 50th in rebounds per game (38.5) while Maryland Eastern Shore ranks 273rd (30.5).
  • The Bison rank 180th in three pointers allowed per game (23.5) while the Hawks rank 234th (25.3).
  • The Bison rank 41st in blocks per game (4.4) while the Hawks rank 174th (2.1).
  • Howard ranks 147th in assists per game (13.4) while Maryland Eastern Shore ranks 248th (10.9).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Hawks have scored an average of 58.8 points per game (3.5 above their season average) and allowed an average of 72.6 points per game (1.5 below their season average).
  • The Bison have been outscored by an average of 1.2 points in their last five games. For the season, Howard has defeated opponents by an average of 0.1 points.