Morgan State Bears vs. CSUN Matadors Free Prediction 12/31/19

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The Morgan State Bears (6-8) will travel to the Matadome to meet the CSUN Matadors (3-11). Action begins at 3 p.m. ET on Tuesday, December 31, 2019.

Morgan State Bears vs. CSUN Matadors ATS Odds

In their last matchup, the Matadors were blown out by the Boise State Broncos, 103-72, while the Bears barely escaped the Loyola Marymount Lions, 74-71.

The Bears had a turnover percentage of 11.4 (better than their season average of 19.5) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.556 (above their season average of 0.468). CSUN, meanwhile, had a better turnover percentage (17.3 vs. 16.4). Lamine Diane had a good game for CSUN, finishing with 28 points and nine rebounds. Meanwhile, Morgan State was lifted by Troy Baxter, who contributed 27 points and five rebounds.

The Matadors won the sole contest between these two teams last year, 94-86. CSUN had a much better free throw rate (0.313 vs. 0.200). Morgan State, meanwhile, had a much better turnover percentage (9.1 vs. 18.8). This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.

Morgan State could own the offensive glass in this matchup. The Bears rank 60th in offensive rebounding percentage (33.5 percent), while CSUN ranks 327th in defensive rebounding percentage (66.9 percent).

Morgan State at CSUN Betting Pick

Pick: SU Winner – Morgan State, ATS Winner – Morgan State, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • Morgan State ranks 54th in assists allowed per game (11.1) while CSUN ranks 239th (17.7).
  • The Bears average 4.1 blocks per game, which ranks 53rd in the nation. The Matadors rank 125th in blocks allowed per game (3.9).
  • CSUN ranks 47th in steals allowed per game (5.6) while Morgan State ranks 96th (6.4).
  • The Bears rank 85th in rebounds per game (37.8) while the Matadors rank 243rd (32.2).
  • CSUN ranks 132nd in three pointers attempted per game (22.5) while Morgan State ranks 254th (17.8).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Matadors’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 3.4, down from 10.8 for the season.
  • During their last five games, the Bears have scored an average of 74.0 points per game (3.1 above their season average) and allowed an average of 73.8 points per game (0.2 above their season average).