It will be a battle between MEAC opponents when the Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks (2-16, 0-3 MEAC) welcome the North Carolina A&T Aggies (7-9, 2-0 MEAC) to the William P Hytche Athletic Center. The game is scheduled to begin at 7:30 p.m. ET on Monday, January 14, 2019.
North Carolina A&T Aggies at Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks Free Prediction
The Aggies come in on a high note after blowing out the Delaware State Hornets in their last matchup, 93-70. North Carolina A&T’s effective field goal percentage was their biggest strength over Delaware State. The Aggies had a rate of 0.754 (above their season average of 0.545), while the Hornets posted a mark of 0.491. With 25 points on 9-for-14 shooting, Terry Harris was the game’s high scorer.
In the Hawks’ previous matchup, they fell to the North Carolina Central Eagles, 61-48. North Carolina Central won the rebounding battle. The Eagles had more offensive rebounds (13 vs. six), defensive rebounds (31 vs. 23) and total rebounds (44 vs. 29). With 13 points on 5-for-10 shooting, Tyler Jones led Maryland Eastern Shore in scoring.
North Carolina A&T could dominate on the offensive side of the ball as their sweet-shooting offense squares off against one of the NCAA’s worst defenses. The Aggies rank 30th in effective field goal percentage (0.558), while Maryland Eastern Shore ranks 328th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.553).
After the Aggies won both games against the Hawks last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. In the last matchup, North Carolina A&T won 78-69. North Carolina A&T had a much better free throw rate (0.278 vs. 0.114). Maryland Eastern Shore, on the other hand, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (44.2 vs. 25.8).
North Carolina A&T Aggies at Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks Odds Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – North Carolina A&T, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
North Carolina A&T ranks 87th in assists per game (14.6) while Maryland Eastern Shore ranks 239th (10.2).
The Aggies rank 134th in three pointers allowed per game (22.6) while the Hawks rank 244th (26.4).
North Carolina A&T ranks 166th in rebounds allowed per game (36.2) while Maryland Eastern Shore ranks 254th (40.2).
Bettings Trends:
The Aggies have outscored opponents by an average of 7.0 points in their last five games. On the season, North Carolina A&T has lost by an average of 1.6 points.
During their last five games, the Hawks have scored an average of 49.6 points per game (4.3 below their season average) and allowed an average of 70.6 points per game (3.2 below their season average).
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