The North Carolina Central Eagles (9-11, 4-2 MEAC) will be at Tiger Arena to go head-to-head with the Savannah State Tigers (5-14, 2-3 MEAC) in a MEAC matchup. Action begins at 7:30 p.m. ET on Monday, January 28, 2019.
North Carolina Central Eagles at Savannah State Tigers Betting Odds
In their last game, the Tigers beat the South Carolina State Bulldogs, 92-88, while the Eagles lost a close one to the North Carolina A&T Aggies, 51-48.
Savannah State’s 0.625 effective field goal percentage was their biggest strength over South Carolina State, who had a rate of 0.470. The Tigers’ mark was above their season average of 0.459, while the Bulldogs’ was below the 0.575 mark opponents have averaged against Savannah State this season. North Carolina Central, meanwhile, had an offensive rebounding percentage of 44.7 (above their season average of 33.4). Savannah State’s Zach Sellers had a good outing, putting up 29 points and five rebounds. Raasean Davis was a key piece for North Carolina Central with 12 points and 15 rebounds.
This series was highly contested last year. Each won one of the two games played against each other last season. In the last game, the Eagles won 58-56. North Carolina Central had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (38.3 vs. 26.5). Savannah State, on the other hand, did a fantastic job of making free throws (12-17; 70.6 percent). This is the first time these teams will go head-to-head this year.
Savannah State might have a difficult time finding the bottom of the net as they go head-to-head against one of the nation’s best defenses. North Carolina Central ranks 60th in defensive efficiency while the Tigers rank 327th in offensive efficiency. Additionally, the Eagles are among the nation’s best on the offensive backboards, ranking 39th in offensive rebounding percentage (34.1 percent). The Tigers, meanwhile, rank 342nd at securing defensive rebounds with a defensive rebounding percentage of 65.7 percent.
North Carolina Central at Savannah State Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Savannah State, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- North Carolina Central ranks 18th in rebounds allowed per game (30.7) while Savannah State ranks 289th (47.4).
- The Eagles average 7.0 steals per game, which ranks 79th in the NCAA. The Tigers rank 175th in steals allowed per game (7.4).
- The Tigers rank first in three pointers attempted per game (41.2) while the Eagles rank 242nd (19.7).
- North Carolina Central averages 15.2 assists per game, which ranks 58th in the NCAA. Savannah State ranks 255th in assists allowed per game (22.3).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Tigers have scored an average of 77.4 points per game (0.2 above their season average) and allowed an average of 79.8 points per game (15.0 below their season average).
- The Eagles’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 7.0, up from 5.3 for the season.
