Don’t expect a fast-paced game when the Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks (0-1) head to Liberty to take on the Flames (1-0). The game is scheduled to start at 2 p.m. ET on Sunday, November 10, 2019.
Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks vs. Liberty Flames Betting Odds
In their last contest, the Flames were victorious over the Radford Highlanders, 66-60, while the Hawks got blown out by the Penn State Nittany Lions, 84-46.
The Flames had a much better free throw rate (0.442 vs. 0.302) and had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.547 vs. 0.415). Maryland Eastern Shore, on the other hand, had a better turnover percentage (24.1 vs. 18.0). Liberty received a boost from Caleb Homesley, who recorded 18 points and six rebounds. Meanwhile, Bruce Guy was a key piece for Maryland Eastern Shore with seven points.
Liberty could dominate on the offensive side of the ball as their prolific offense goes up against one of the country’s worst defenses. The Flames rank 14th in offensive efficiency, while Maryland Eastern Shore ranks 329th in defensive efficiency since the 2018-19 season. Furthermore, second chance points could be rare for the Hawks. They rank 324th in the country in offensive rebounding percentage at 23.6 percent, while the Flames have been 54th-best on the defensive glass (defensive rebounding percentage of 74.8 percent).
Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks vs. Liberty Flames Betting Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Liberty, ATS Winner – Liberty, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Liberty ranks 11th in rebounds allowed per game (30.8) while Maryland Eastern Shore ranks 265th (37.3).
- The Flames rank 50th in steals allowed per game (5.4) while the Hawks rank 184th (6.5).
- Liberty ranks 46th in blocks allowed per game (2.7) while Maryland Eastern Shore ranks 161st (3.4).
- The Flames rank eighth in assists allowed per game (9.9) while the Hawks rank 251st (14.8).
- Liberty ranks 40th in three pointers allowed per game (19.7) while Maryland Eastern Shore ranks 245th (24.2).
