The Savannah State Tigers (3-12, 0-1 MEAC) will be at Hill Field House to go head-to-head against the Morgan State Bears (6-8, 1-0 MEAC) in a MEAC matchup. The game is scheduled to start at 7:30 p.m. ET on Monday, January 7, 2019.
Savannah State Tigers vs. Morgan State Bears ATS Odds
Both teams lost in their last game. The Bears were blown out by the ninth-ranked Villanova Wildcats, 100-77, while the Tigers fell to the Texas A&M Aggies, 98-83.
Savannah State had a better turnover percentage (18.1 vs. 20.6) while Morgan State had a better turnover percentage (14.7 vs. 15.1). Morgan State rallied around Isaiah Burke, who finished with 17 points. Collins Joseph, meanwhile played a pivotal role for Savannah State with 20 points.
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 Tigers won 97-94. Savannah State did a great job of getting to and converting from the free throw line (28-32; 87.5 percent). Morgan State, meanwhile, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (29.2 vs. 20.4). This is the first time these teams will meet this year.
There’s a decent chance that Savannah State struggles to create turnovers. Morgan State ranks 94th in the nation at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 17.7 percent), while Savannah State forces the 70th-fewest turnovers (17.5 percent).
Savannah State Tigers at Morgan State Bears Betting Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Morgan State, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Savannah State ranks first in three pointers attempted per game (43.2) while Morgan State ranks 266th (17.5).
- The Tigers average 15.5 assists per game, which ranks 56th in the NCAA. The Bears rank 153rd in assists allowed per game (13.4).
- Savannah State ranks 141st in blocks per game (2.5) while Morgan State ranks 156th in blocks allowed per game (4.6).
- The Tigers average 40.3 rebounds per game, which ranks 33rd in the NCAA. The Bears rank 250th in rebounds allowed per game (40.1).
- Morgan State averages 8.0 steals per game, which ranks 38th in the country. Savannah State ranks 168th in steals allowed per game (7.9).
Bettings Trends:
- The Bears’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 7.0, up from 5.9 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Tigers have scored an average of 87.6 points per game (11.2 above their season average) and allowed an average of 96.6 points per game (1.7 below their season average).
