Morgan State Bears vs. South Carolina State Bulldogs Free Prediction 02/09/19

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The South Carolina State Bulldogs (4-20, 2-6 MEAC) and the Morgan State Bears (8-14, 3-6 MEAC) battle at Smith-Hammond-Middleton Center. The Bulldogs look to put an end to their five-game losing streak. The game is scheduled to start at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 9, 2019.

Morgan State Bears vs. South Carolina State Bulldogs Betting Odds

Both teams lost a close one in their last game. The Bulldogs fell to the Delaware State Hornets, 70-68, while the Bears were defeated by the Coppin State Eagles, 73-71.

Morgan State had a better free throw rate (0.200 vs. 0.138) while South Carolina State did a great job of converting from the charity stripe (21-23; 91.3 percent). Damni Applewhite had a solid outing for South Carolina State with 29 points. Morgan State, meanwhile, was led by Sherwyn Devonish-Prince Jr., who finished with 19 points and six rebounds.

In their first matchup this season, Jahmari Etienne led the Bulldogs to a 72-68 victory. He put up 18 points. South Carolina State’s 0.546 effective field goal percentage was its largest strength over Morgan State, who had a rate of 0.455.

It could be a mistake-prone game for the South Carolina State offense. South Carolina State ranks 283rd in the nation in ball protection (turnover percentage of 20.6 percent), while the ball-hawking defense of Morgan State forces the 23rd-most turnovers in the country (23.4 percent).

Morgan State Bears at South Carolina State Bulldogs Free Pick

Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – South Carolina State, ATS Winner – South Carolina State, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • South Carolina State ranks 91st in rebounds allowed per game (33.5) while Morgan State ranks 279th (40.7).
  • The Bulldogs rank 279th in three pointers attempted per game (17.4) while the Bears rank 292nd (16.4).
  • The Bears rank 40th in steals per game (7.7) while the Bulldogs rank 199th (4.8).
  • Morgan State ranks 200th in assists per game (12.3) while South Carolina State ranks 248th (10.8).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Bears have scored an average of 66.2 points per game (1.1 above their season average) and allowed an average of 73.0 points per game (3.0 above their season average).
  • The Bulldogs’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 3.4, down from 7.3 for the season.