The No. 4 Virginia Cavaliers (7-0) are off to a hot start and will try to remain undefeated when they challenge the Morgan State Bears (2-4) at John Paul Jones Arena. The game will air on ACC Network at 7 p.m. ET on Monday, December 3, 2018.
Morgan State Bears vs. Virginia Cavaliers Free Prediction
The Bears are trying to rebound after their 82-75 loss to the George Mason Patriots in their last matchup. George Mason launched 19 three pointers, making eight of them (42.1 percent). Morgan State, on the other hand, was 4-14 (28.6 percent). Morgan State’s Stanley Davis put together a solid game, contributing 15 points and 12 rebounds.
In the Cavaliers’ last game, they were victorious over the No. 24 Maryland Terrapins, 76-71. Virginia had a turnover percentage of 3.0 (better than their season average of 11.5). Maryland, meanwhile, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (41.7 vs. 26.5). Kyle Guy was the game’s high scorer with 18 points on 6-for-14 shooting from the field.
From an effective field goal percentage perspective, Virginia figures to have a noteworthy advantage. Dating back to last season, the Cavaliers defense ranks fourth in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.448), while the Morgan State offense ranks 341st in effective field goal percentage (0.456). Additionally, the Bears rank 39th in offensive rebounding percentage (33.6 percent), while the Cavaliers rank 50th in defensive rebounding percentage (74.6 percent).
Morgan State Bears vs. Virginia Cavaliers Free Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Virginia ranks sixth in rebounds allowed per game (30.4) while Morgan State ranks 276th (37.3).
The Cavaliers rank first in assists allowed per game (9.1) while the Bears rank 236th (14.4).
Virginia ranks 25th in blocks allowed per game (2.5) while Morgan State ranks 225th (4.0).
The Cavaliers rank second in steals allowed per game (3.8) while the Bears rank 144th (6.1).
Virginia ranks 45th in three pointers allowed per game (19.6) while Morgan State ranks 182nd (22.2).
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