The Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks (3-19, 2-5 MEAC) will be at Hill Field House to challenge the Morgan State Bears (12-12, 6-3 MEAC) in a MEAC matchup. Action gets underway at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 8, 2020.
Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks at Morgan State Bears Betting Odds
Both teams were triumphant in their last game. The Bears beat the Howard Bison 89-83, while the Hawks barely escaped the Delaware State Hornets 68-66.
Maryland Eastern Shore dominated nearly every facet of the game. They had a turnover percentage of 14.2 (better than their season average of 20.0) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 31.6 (above their season average of 24.5). Delaware State had marks of 17.5 and 27.8, respectively, for those same stats. Morgan State, on the other hand, out-rebounded Howard. The Bears had more offensive rebounds (16 vs. 10), defensive rebounds (21 vs. 12) and total rebounds (37 vs. 22). Troy Baxter had a good game for Morgan State, recording 18 points and nine rebounds. Maryland Eastern Shore, meanwhile, received a boost from Gabriel Gyamfi, who contributed 11 points and 10 rebounds.
In their first matchup this year, Malik Miller led the Bears to a 56-50 victory. He recorded 10 points and nine rebounds. Morgan State’s rebounding was their biggest strength. The Bears had more offensive rebounds (14 vs. 7), defensive rebounds (35 vs. 25) and total rebounds (49 vs. 32).
The offensive glass could be a huge advantage for Morgan State in this meeting. The Bears are among the country’s elite on the offensive glass, ranking 24th in offensive rebounding percentage at 34.9 percent. Meanwhile, Maryland Eastern Shore ranks 298th in the country at corralling defensive rebounds with a defensive rebounding percentage of 69.0 percent.
Maryland Eastern Shore at Morgan State Free Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Morgan State, ATS Winner – Morgan State, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Morgan State ranks 41st in rebounds per game (38.9) while Maryland Eastern Shore ranks 280th in rebounds allowed per game (39.5).
- The Bears rank 59th in blocks per game (4.0) while the Hawks rank 104th in blocks allowed per game (3.4).
- Morgan State ranks 218th in assists per game (11.5) while Maryland Eastern Shore ranks 256th (10.1).
- The Hawks rank 124th in three pointers attempted per game (22.7) while the Bears rank 245th (18.8).
- Maryland Eastern Shore averages 7.6 steals per game, which ranks 56th in the nation. Morgan State ranks 149th in steals allowed per game (6.9).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Hawks have scored an average of 57.4 points per game (2.4 above their season average) and allowed an average of 64.2 points per game (7.9 below their season average).
- The Bears have outscored opponents by an average of 3.6 points in their last five games. For the season, Morgan State has lost by an average of 0.8 points.
