The South Carolina State Bulldogs (4-18, 2-4 MEAC) will be at the William P Hytche Athletic Center to challenge the Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks (3-20, 1-7 MEAC) in a MEAC matchup. The game starts at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 2, 2019.
South Carolina State Bulldogs vs. Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks ATS Odds
Both teams fell in their last contest. The Hawks fell to the Howard Bison, 72-57, while the Bulldogs were defeated by the Savannah State Tigers, 92-88.
South Carolina State had an offensive rebounding percentage of 41.9 (above their season average of 31.6) while Maryland Eastern Shore did a terrific job of converting from the charity stripe (16-20; 80.0 percent). Maryland Eastern Shore’s Bryan Urrutia had a good game, finishing with 11 points, six rebounds and five assists. Damni Applewhite played a pivotal role for South Carolina State with 14 points and nine rebounds.
The Bulldogs won the sole game between these two teams last year, 66-62. South Carolina State’s free throw rate was their largest advantage over Maryland Eastern Shore. The Bulldogs had a rate of 0.228, while the Hawks posted a mark of 0.107. This is the first time these teams will meet this year.
South Carolina State figures to have an advantage on the offensive glass in this contest. The Bulldogs are among the nation’s elite on the offensive glass, ranking 77th in offensive rebounding percentage at 32.2 percent. Meanwhile, Maryland Eastern Shore ranks 304th in the nation at corralling defensive rebounds with a defensive rebounding percentage of 68.3 percent.
South Carolina State vs. Maryland Eastern Shore ATS Pick
Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Maryland Eastern Shore, ATS Winner – Maryland Eastern Shore, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- South Carolina State ranks 103rd in rebounds allowed per game (33.8) while Maryland Eastern Shore ranks 254th (38.2).
- The Bulldogs rank 140th in three pointers allowed per game (22.5) while the Hawks rank 225th (25.1).
- South Carolina State ranks 173rd in assists allowed per game (13.9) while Maryland Eastern Shore ranks 242nd (16.0).
Bettings Trends:
- The Bulldogs’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 1.4, down from 7.8 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Hawks have scored an average of 60.6 points per game (5.2 above their season average) and allowed an average of 74.8 points per game (0.8 above their season average).
