It will be a battle between MEAC opponents when the Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks (3-20, 1-7 MEAC) welcome the South Carolina State Bulldogs (4-18, 2-4 MEAC) to the William P Hytche Athletic Center. The game is scheduled to begin at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 2, 2019.
South Carolina State Bulldogs at Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks ATS Prediction
In the Bulldogs’ last contest, they were defeated by the Savannah State Tigers, 92-88. Savannah State’s 0.625 effective field goal percentage was their largest advantage over South Carolina State, who had a mark of 0.470. The Tigers’ mark was above their season average of 0.459, while the Bulldogs’ was below the 0.575 mark opponents have averaged against Savannah State this season. Damni Applewhite played well for South Carolina State, recording 14 points and nine rebounds.
The Hawks lost to the Howard Bison in their last outing, 72-57. Howard won the rebounding battle. The Bison had more offensive rebounds (13 vs. four) and total rebounds (28 vs. 21). Maryland Eastern Shore’s Bryan Urrutia put up 11 points, six rebounds and five assists in the contest.
After the Bulldogs won the only contest against the Hawks last season, 66-62, these teams will meet for the first time this year. The Bulldogs had a much better free throw rate (0.228 vs. 0.107) and had a much better turnover percentage (9.7 vs. 17.7).
South Carolina State should have an advantage on the offensive glass in this showdown. The Bulldogs currently rank 77th in offensive rebounding percentage (32.2 percent), while Maryland Eastern Shore ranks 304th in defensive rebounding percentage (68.3 percent).
South Carolina State vs. Maryland Eastern Shore Pick
Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Maryland Eastern Shore, ATS Winner – Maryland Eastern Shore, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
South Carolina State ranks 103rd in rebounds allowed per game (33.8) while Maryland Eastern Shore ranks 254th (38.2).
The Bulldogs rank 140th in three pointers allowed per game (22.5) while the Hawks rank 225th (25.1).
South Carolina State ranks 173rd in assists allowed per game (13.9) while Maryland Eastern Shore ranks 242nd (16.0).
Bettings Trends:
The Bulldogs’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 1.4, down from 7.8 for the season.
During their last five games, the Hawks have scored an average of 60.6 points per game (5.2 above their season average) and allowed an average of 74.8 points per game (0.8 above their season average).
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