The South Carolina State Bulldogs (4-20, 2-6 MEAC) look to put an end to their five-game losing streak when they clash with the Morgan State Bears (8-14, 3-6 MEAC) at Smith-Hammond-Middleton Center. The game starts at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 9, 2019.
Morgan State Bears at South Carolina State Bulldogs Betting Prediction
The last time the Bears played, they were beaten by the Coppin State Eagles, 73-71. Coppin State’s 0.492 effective field goal percentage was their biggest strength over Morgan State, who had a mark of 0.407. The Eagles’ mark was above their season average of 0.438, while the Bears’ was below the 0.524 mark opponents have averaged against Coppin State this season. Sherwyn Devonish-Prince Jr. was the game’s high scorer with 19 points on 6-for-12 shooting.
The Bulldogs lost a close one to the Delaware State Hornets in their last contest, 70-68. Delaware State’s effective field goal percentage was their largest advantage over South Carolina State. The Hornets had a rate of 0.538 (above their season average of 0.419), while the Bulldogs posted a mark of 0.420 (below the 0.536 mark opponents have averaged against Delaware State this season). Damni Applewhite had a good performance for South Carolina State, leading both teams in scoring with 29 points on 8-for-13 shooting.
This is the second game of the season between these two teams. Stanley Davis scored a game-high 28 points in the first matchup, in which the Bears lost 72-68. South Carolina State’s 0.546 effective field goal percentage was its largest advantage over Morgan State, who had a rate of 0.455.
It could be a sloppy game for the South Carolina State offense. South Carolina State ranks 283rd in the NCAA in ball protection (turnover percentage of 20.6 percent), while the disruptive defense of Morgan State forces the 23rd-most turnovers in the NCAA (23.4 percent).
Morgan State at South Carolina State Odds Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – South Carolina State, ATS Winner – South Carolina State, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
South Carolina State ranks 91st in rebounds allowed per game (33.5) while Morgan State ranks 279th (40.7).
The Bears rank 40th in steals per game (7.7) while the Bulldogs rank 199th (4.8).
Morgan State ranks 200th in assists per game (12.3) while South Carolina State ranks 248th (10.8).
The Bulldogs rank 279th in three pointers attempted per game (17.4) while the Bears rank 292nd (16.4).
Bettings Trends:
The Bears’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 6.8, up from 4.9 for the season.
During their last five games, the Bulldogs have scored an average of 70.6 points per game (2.0 above their season average) and allowed an average of 74.0 points per game (1.9 below their season average).
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