The Morgan State Bears (9-18, 4-10 MEAC) will be at the William P Hytche Athletic Center to meet the Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks (5-24, 3-11 MEAC) in a MEAC matchup. The game begins at 7:30 p.m. ET on Monday, March 4, 2019.
Morgan State Bears vs. Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks ATS Odds
Both teams were triumphant in their last game. The Hawks beat the Delaware State Hornets 62-56, while the Bears had no trouble getting past the Delaware State Hornets 76-58.
Morgan State played a nearly flawless game. They had a turnover percentage of 11.5 (better than their season average of 16.0) and a free throw rate of 0.224 (matching their season average). Delaware State was 28.6 and 0.189, respectively, for those same stats. Meanwhile, Maryland Eastern Shore dominated nearly every facet of their game. They had a free throw rate of 0.133 (matching their season average) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 25.0 (above their season average of 22.5). For those same stats, Delaware State was 0.048 and 20.9, respectively. Isaac Taylor fueled Maryland Eastern Shore with 18 points and nine rebounds. Meanwhile, Morgan State was lifted by Lapri McCray-Pace, who contributed 17 points and seven rebounds.
In their first matchup this year, Malik Miller led the Bears to a 66-53 win. He produced 14 points. The Bears’ turnover percentage was their largest advantage over the Hawks. Morgan State had a rate of 12.8, while Maryland Eastern Shore posted a mark of 29.8.
This has potential to be an error-filled game for the Maryland Eastern Shore offense. Maryland Eastern Shore ranks 275th in the country in ball protection (turnover percentage of 20.2 percent), while the gambling defense of Morgan State forces the 11th-most turnovers in the NCAA (23.7 percent). It will also be a tale of two tempos as the fast-breaking Bears rank 22nd in possessions per game, while the more methodical Hawks rank 335th.
Morgan State Bears vs. Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks Odds Pick
Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Maryland Eastern Shore, ATS Winner – Maryland Eastern Shore, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Morgan State ranks 101st in rebounds per game (36.5) while Maryland Eastern Shore ranks 292nd (30.3).
- The Bears rank 202nd in assists per game (12.2) while the Hawks rank 245th (11.1).
- The Bears rank 47th in steals per game (7.6) while the Hawks rank 164th (5.9).
- Morgan State ranks 124th in three pointers allowed per game (21.6) while Maryland Eastern Shore ranks 230th (24.4).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Bears have scored an average of 77.0 points per game (9.8 above their season average) and allowed an average of 76.2 points per game (5.1 above their season average).
- The Hawks’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 6.8, down from 15.9 for the season.