The South Carolina State Bulldogs (6-7, 1-0 MEAC) will be at Hill Field House to clash against the Morgan State Bears (7-9, 1-0 MEAC) in a MEAC matchup. Action starts at 7:30 p.m. ET on Monday, January 6, 2020.
South Carolina State Bulldogs at Morgan State Bears ATS Odds
Both teams defeated their last opponent. The Bears defeated the Delaware State Hornets 81-68, while the Bulldogs beat the Coppin State Eagles 79-75.
The Bulldogs had a fantastic offensive rebounding percentage of 39.4 (above their season average of 25.9), while the Eagles had a free throw rate of 0.140 (below their season average of 0.187). Meanwhile, Morgan State played a nearly perfect game. They had an extraordinary free throw rate of 0.529 (above their season average of 0.250) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.529 (above their season average of 0.478). Delaware State had marks of 0.300 and 0.417, respectively, for those same stats. Isaiah Burke played a pivotal role for Morgan State with 15 points and five rebounds. Meanwhile, Damani Applewhite had a solid performance for South Carolina State, finishing with 24 points and 11 rebounds.
The Bulldogs dominated this series last year, winning both contests. In the last matchup, South Carolina State won 85-81. South Carolina State was effective at getting and making free throws. The Bulldogs made 22 of their 25 free throws (88.0 percent), while the Bears were 11-15 (73.3 percent). This is the first time these teams will clash this year.
This game should be a matchup of opposite tempos. Morgan State prefers to play fast (82nd in possessions per game), while South Carolina State is more half-court-oriented (241st in possessions per game). Furthermore, the Bulldogs rank 29th in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.286), while the Bears rank 352nd in opponents’ FTA rate (0.402).
South Carolina State Bulldogs at Morgan State Bears Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Morgan State, ATS Winner – Morgan State, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Morgan State averages 3.9 blocks per game, which ranks 69th in the country. South Carolina State ranks 92nd in blocks allowed per game (3.3).
- The Bears rank 246th in three pointers attempted per game (18.0) while the Bulldogs rank 256th (17.7).
- The Bears rank 211th in assists per game (11.2) while the Bulldogs rank 229th (10.4).
- Morgan State averages 37.4 rebounds per game, which ranks 98th in the country. South Carolina State ranks 110th in rebounds allowed per game (34.3).
Bettings Trends:
- The Bears have outscored opponents by an average of 2.4 points in their last five games. For the season, Morgan State has been defeated by an average of 2.3 points.
- During their last five games, the Bulldogs have scored an average of 71.6 points per game (2.7 above their season average) and allowed an average of 71.6 points per game (5.2 below their season average).
