The Mount St. Mary’s Mountaineers (0-5) are looking for their first victory when they go head-to-head with the Morgan State Bears (1-3) at Hill Field House. The game begins at 1 p.m. ET on Sunday, November 25, 2018.
Mount St. Mary’s Mountaineers at Morgan State Bears ATS Prediction
In the Mountaineers’ last game, they were topped by the North Carolina A&T Aggies, 74-60. North Carolina A&T’s 0.278 free throw rate was their biggest advantage over Mount St. Mary’s, who had a mark of 0.138. The Aggies’ mark was above their season average of 0.214, while the Mountaineers’ was below their season average of 0.203. Mount St. Mary’s’ Jalen Gibbs had a solid game, recording 15 points and seven rebounds.
The Bears had no trouble getting past the Navy Midshipmen in their last matchup, 75-51. The Bears forced 23 turnovers and held the Midshipmen to an effective field goal percentage of 0.375 (below their season average of 0.452). With 14 points, David Syfax played well for Morgan State.
The Bears won the sole game against the Mountaineers last season, 69-63. Morgan State had a better offensive rebounding percentage (8.0 vs. 5.6). Mount St. Mary’s, meanwhile, had a better turnover percentage (18.5 vs. 23.1).
Look for Morgan State to own the offensive glass in this meeting. Since the 2017-18 season, the Bears rank 40th in offensive rebounding percentage (33.7 percent), while Mount St. Mary’s ranks 347th in defensive rebounding percentage (65.3 percent).
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Mount St. Mary’s ranks 34th in three pointers attempted per game (26.1) while Morgan State ranks 327th (15.8).
The Bears rank 89th in rebounds per game (37.0) while the Mountaineers rank 323rd (29.0).
Mount St. Mary’s ranks 39th in blocks allowed per game (2.6) while Morgan State ranks 222nd (3.9).
The Bears rank 65th in steals per game (7.2) while the Mountaineers rank 172nd in steals allowed per game (6.2).
Mount St. Mary’s averages 13.6 assists per game, which ranks 157th in the nation. Morgan State ranks 238th in assists allowed per game (14.5).
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