It will be a battle between MEAC opponents when the Morgan State Bears (7-12, 2-4 MEAC) welcome the Bethune-Cookman Wildcats (8-11, 3-2 MEAC) to Hill Field House. The game begins at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 26, 2019.
Bethune-Cookman Wildcats vs. Morgan State Bears Free Prediction
In the Wildcats’ last outing, they dismantled the Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks, 89-68. The Wildcats had a turnover percentage of 11.9 (better than their season average of 18.3) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.676 (above their season average of 0.483). Cletrell Pope had a good outing for Bethune-Cookman, finishing with 15 points and 12 rebounds.
The Bears were blown out by the North Carolina Central Eagles in their last outing, 92-64. North Carolina Central’s offensive rebounding percentage was their largest strength over Morgan State. The Eagles had a rate of 29.4 (below their season average of 33.7), while the Bears posted a mark of 16.7 (below their season average of 32.1). With 12 points on 5-for-12 shooting, Martez Cameron led Morgan State in scoring.
The offense of Morgan State (318th in the country with an offensive efficiency of 96.3) will face off against the top-notch defense of Bethune-Cookman (81st in the NCAA with a defensive efficiency of 97.4). The Wildcats should have the edge on that side of the ball. Moreover, the Wildcats rank 300th in turnover percentage (21.2 percent), while the Bears rank 33rd in opponents’ turnover percentage (22.9 percent).
After splitting two games last season, these teams will battle for the first time this year. The Bears won the last matchup 78-77. Morgan State had a much better turnover percentage (9.6 vs. 16.9). Bethune-Cookman, on the other hand, did a great job of getting to and converting from the free throw line (28-35; 80.0 percent).
Bethune-Cookman Wildcats at Morgan State Bears Free Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Bethune-Cookman, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Bethune-Cookman ranks 14th in rebounds per game (40.7) while Morgan State ranks 266th in rebounds allowed per game (39.6).
The Wildcats rank 95th in assists per game (14.3) while the Bears rank 191st in assists allowed per game (14.7).
Bethune-Cookman ranks 69th in blocks per game (3.8) while Morgan State ranks 160th in blocks allowed per game (4.9).
The Bears average 7.5 steals per game, which ranks 54th in the nation. The Wildcats rank 141st in steals allowed per game (6.8).
Bethune-Cookman ranks 225th in three pointers attempted per game (20.1) while Morgan State ranks 286th (16.8).
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The Wildcats’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 6.6, up from 0.6 for the season.
During their last five games, the Bears have scored an average of 54.8 points per game (9.4 below their season average) and allowed an average of 61.4 points per game (8.4 below their season average).
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