The Morgan State Bears (6-10, 1-2 MEAC) and the Howard Bison (7-10, 1-2 MEAC), who both like to play up-tempo, will square off at Burr Arena. The game is scheduled to begin at 7:30 p.m. ET on Monday, January 14, 2019.
Morgan State Bears vs. Howard Bison ATS Prediction
The Bears are trying to rebound after their 72-68 loss to the South Carolina State Bulldogs in their last outing. South Carolina State’s 0.546 effective field goal percentage was their largest advantage over Morgan State, who had a rate of 0.455. The Bulldogs’ mark was above their season average of 0.466, while the Bears’ was below the 0.566 mark opponents have averaged against South Carolina State this season. Stanley Davis was the game’s leading scorer with 28 points on 10-for-21 shooting.
In the Bison’s previous game, they lost to the Bethune-Cookman Wildcats, 71-63. Bethune-Cookman made nine of their 19 three pointers (47.4 percent). Howard, meanwhile, was 4-19 (21.1 percent). With 20 points on 5-for-13 shooting, RJ Cole was Howard’s leading scorer.
There could be plenty of transition offense in this battle that showcases a pair of the nation’s more up-and-down teams. Howard currently ranks 14th in possessions per game (76.5) and Morgan State is 50th (73.7).
Davis has averaged 16 points,7.4 rebounds,3.2 assists,1.4 steals over the last five games for Morgan State.
After the Bears won the lone game against the Bison last season, 97-61, these teams will meet for the first time this year. The Bears had a much better turnover percentage (8.6 vs. 18.5) and had a much better free throw rate (0.459 vs. 0.269).
Morgan State Bears at Howard Bison Odds Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Howard, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Morgan State ranks 42nd in steals per game (7.9) while Howard ranks 128th (6.2).
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The Bears’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 0.4, down from 5.1 for the season.
During their last five games, the Bison have scored an average of 72.6 points per game (7.2 below their season average) and allowed an average of 76.6 points per game (2.7 below their season average).
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