The Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks (2-14, 0-1 MEAC) will attempt to put an end to their five-game losing streak when they square off against the Howard Bison (6-9, 0-1 MEAC) at William P Hytche Athletic Center. The game is scheduled to begin at 7:30 p.m. ET on Monday, January 7, 2019.
Howard Bison at Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks ATS Prediction
The Bison come in on a high note after blowing out the Washington Adventist Shock in their last matchup, 115-91. The Bison had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.564 vs. 0.419) and had a better turnover percentage (10.1 vs. 13.6). Howard was lifted by Chad Lott, who was the game’s high scorer with 27 points on 10-for-15 shooting.
In the Hawks’ last game, they lost to the Georgetown Hoyas, 68-53. Georgetown’s 0.250 free throw rate was their biggest strength over Maryland Eastern Shore, who had a rate of 0.079. With 13 points, five rebounds and five assists, Bryan Urrutia had a good game for Maryland Eastern Shore.
It will be a showdown of conflicting styles as the fast-breaking Bison (ranked 10th in the nation in possessions per game) will look to push the more half-court-oriented Hawks (317th in possessions per game).
RJ Cole has averaged 0 points over the last five games for Howard.
After the Bison won both meetings against the Hawks last season, these teams will clash for the first time this year. In the last game, Howard won 84-56. The Bison had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.556 vs. 0.290) and had a much better free throw rate (0.444 vs. 0.232).
Howard Bison vs. Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks Betting Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Howard ranks 71st in rebounds per game (38.3) while Maryland Eastern Shore ranks 262nd (30.1).
The Bison rank 43rd in blocks per game (4.5) while the Hawks rank 166th (1.9).
Howard ranks 126th in assists per game (13.7) while Maryland Eastern Shore ranks 235th (10.3).
The Bison rank 154th in three pointers allowed per game (23.3) while the Hawks rank 235th (26.5).
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The Bison have outscored opponents by an average of 20.0 points in their last five games. On the season, Howard has been defeated by an average of 1.5 points.
During their last five games, the Hawks have scored an average of 48.2 points per game (7.0 below their season average) and allowed an average of 75.4 points per game (1.1 above their season average).
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