It will be a battle between MEAC opponents when the Savannah State Tigers (5-14, 2-3 MEAC) welcome the North Carolina Central Eagles (9-11, 4-2 MEAC) to Tiger Arena. The game begins at 7:30 p.m. ET on Monday, January 28, 2019.
North Carolina Central Eagles at Savannah State Tigers Free Prediction
The Eagles are trying to rebound after their 51-48 loss to the North Carolina A&T Aggies in their last contest. One of North Carolina A&T’s biggest advantages was their ability to convert at the free throw line. They were 8-10 (80.0 percent), while the Eagles were just 5-7 (71.4 percent). Raasean Davis played well for North Carolina Central, finishing with 12 points and 15 rebounds.
In the Tigers’ last outing, they beat the South Carolina State Bulldogs, 92-88. Savannah State had an effective field goal percentage of 0.625 (above their season average of 0.459). South Carolina State, meanwhile, had an offensive rebounding percentage of 41.9 (above their season average of 31.6). Zach Sellers was the top scorer from either team with 29 points on 10-for-16 shooting from the field.
After splitting two games last season, these teams will meet for the first time this year. In the most recent contest, the Eagles won 58-56. North Carolina Central out-rebounded Savannah State. The Eagles had more offensive rebounds (18 vs. 13), defensive rebounds (36 vs. 29) and total rebounds (54 vs. 42).
The ineffective offense of Savannah State (327th in the country with an offensive efficiency of 94.7) will square off against the stingy defense of North Carolina Central (60th in the nation with a defensive efficiency of 96.1). The Eagles figure to have the advantage on that side of the ball. Additionally, the Eagles, who rank 39th in offensive rebounding percentage (34.1 percent), will go head-to-head against the Tigers, who rank 342nd in defensive rebounding percentage (65.7 percent).
North Carolina Central vs. Savannah State Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
North Carolina Central ranks 18th in rebounds allowed per game (30.7) while Savannah State ranks 289th (47.4).
The Tigers rank first in three pointers attempted per game (41.2) while the Eagles rank 242nd (19.7).
North Carolina Central ranks 58th in assists per game (15.2) while Savannah State ranks 255th in assists allowed per game (22.3).
The Eagles average 7.0 steals per game, which ranks 79th in the country. The Tigers rank 175th in steals allowed per game (7.4).
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The Eagles’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 7.0, up from 5.3 for the season.
During their last five games, the Tigers have scored an average of 77.4 points per game (0.2 above their season average) and allowed an average of 79.8 points per game (15.0 below their season average).
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