It will be a battle between MEAC opponents when the Bethune-Cookman Wildcats (8-13, 3-4 MEAC) welcome the North Carolina Central Eagles (10-11, 5-2 MEAC) to Moore Gym. The game is scheduled to start at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 2, 2019.
North Carolina Central Eagles vs. Bethune-Cookman Wildcats Free Prediction
In the Eagles’ last game, they topped the Savannah State Tigers, 82-78. The Eagles held the Tigers to an offensive rebounding percentage of 10.8 (below their season average of 27.9) and had a free throw rate of 0.281 (above their season average of 0.214). North Carolina Central was led by Raasean Davis, who was the top scorer from either team with 23 points on 10-for-13 shooting.
The Wildcats were beaten by the Coppin State Eagles in their last matchup, 95-91. Coppin State’s free throw rate was their largest advantage over Bethune-Cookman. The Eagles had a rate of 0.391 (above their season average of 0.219), while the Wildcats posted a mark of 0.361. Bethune-Cookman’s Cletrell Pope finished with 14 points and 16 rebounds in the contest.
Bethune-Cookman might struggle to find the bottom of the net as they clash against one of the nation’s best defenses. North Carolina Central ranks 67th in defensive efficiency, while the Wildcats rank 293rd in offensive efficiency. Moreover, the Eagles, who rank 39th in offensive rebounding percentage (34.3 percent), will face off against the Wildcats, who rank 265th in defensive rebounding percentage (69.8 percent).
This is the second game of the season between these two teams. In the first, Davis scored a game-high 16 points and the Eagles defeated the Wildcats 68-59. He also put up 12 rebounds. The Eagles knocked down 17 of their 24 free throws (70.8 percent) and had a much better turnover percentage (17.8 vs. 24.4).
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Betting Notes:
North Carolina Central ranks 14th in rebounds allowed per game (30.4) while Bethune-Cookman ranks 255th (38.2).
The Eagles average 15.3 assists per game, which ranks 55th in the NCAA. The Wildcats rank 194th in assists allowed per game (14.4).
North Carolina Central averages 6.9 steals per game, which ranks 87th in the nation. Bethune-Cookman ranks 151st in steals allowed per game (7.0).
The Wildcats rank 216th in three pointers attempted per game (20.3) while the Eagles rank 240th (19.5).
Bethune-Cookman averages 3.8 blocks per game, which ranks 78th in the nation. North Carolina Central ranks 89th in blocks allowed per game (3.3).
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The Eagles’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 5.2, up from 5.2 for the season.
During their last five games, the Wildcats have scored an average of 77.6 points per game (4.7 above their season average) and allowed an average of 72.8 points per game (0.0 above their season average).
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