It will be a battle between MEAC opponents when the Morgan State Bears (6-8, 1-0 MEAC) welcome the Savannah State Tigers (3-12, 0-1 MEAC) to Hill Field House. The game begins at 7:30 p.m. ET on Monday, January 7, 2019.
Savannah State Tigers at Morgan State Bears ATS Prediction
The Tigers are trying to rebound after their 98-83 loss to the Texas A&M Aggies in their last contest. Texas A&M won the rebounding battle. The Aggies had more offensive rebounds (23 vs. 16), defensive rebounds (45 vs. 27) and total rebounds (68 vs. 43). Collins Joseph led Savannah State in scoring with 20 points on 7-for-13 shooting.
In the Bears’ last game, they got blown out by the No. 9 Villanova Wildcats, 100-77. One of Villanova’s biggest strengths was getting to the charity stripe. They made 27 trips to the line, while Morgan State went just 10 times. With 17 points on 7-for-12 shooting, Isaiah Burke led Morgan State in scoring.
After splitting two games last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. The Tigers won the last matchup 97-94. Savannah State was successful at getting to and converting from the charity stripe. The Tigers made 28 of their 32 free throws (87.5 percent), while the Bears were 19-25 (76.0 percent).
Savannah State could struggle to create turnovers. Morgan State ranks 94th in the nation at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 17.7 percent), while Savannah State forces the 70th-fewest turnovers (17.5 percent).
Savannah State Tigers vs. Morgan State Bears Betting Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Morgan State, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Savannah State ranks first in three pointers attempted per game (43.2) while Morgan State ranks 266th (17.5).
The Tigers average 40.3 rebounds per game, which ranks 33rd in the nation. The Bears rank 250th in rebounds allowed per game (40.1).
Morgan State averages 8.0 steals per game, which ranks 38th in the country. Savannah State ranks 168th in steals allowed per game (7.9).
The Tigers average 15.5 assists per game, which ranks 56th in the nation. The Bears rank 153rd in assists allowed per game (13.4).
Savannah State ranks 141st in blocks per game (2.5) while Morgan State ranks 156th in blocks allowed per game (4.6).
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The Tigers’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 9.0, down from 21.9 for the season.
During their last five games, the Bears have scored an average of 71.0 points per game (0.4 above their season average) and allowed an average of 78.0 points per game (1.6 above their season average).
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