It will be a battle between MEAC opponents when the South Carolina State Bulldogs (4-15, 2-1 MEAC) welcome the Howard Bison (7-11, 1-3 MEAC) to the Smith-Hammond-Middleton Center. The game is scheduled to begin at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 19, 2019.
Howard Bison at South Carolina State Bulldogs Betting Prediction
In the Bison’s last contest, they were beaten by the Morgan State Bears, 89-86. Morgan State was effective at getting to and converting from the free throw line. The Bears made 25 of their 27 free throws (92.6 percent), while the Bison were just 18-27 (66.7 percent). Charles Williams was the top scorer from either team with 25 points on 8-for-22 shooting.
The Bulldogs edged the Coppin State Eagles in their last contest, 70-68. South Carolina State’s turnover percentage was their largest advantage over Coppin State. The Bulldogs had a rate of 13.3 (better than their season average of 18.4), while the Eagles posted a mark of 19.3. With 13 points and 10 rebounds, South Carolina State’s Lavar Harewood had a good outing.
After the Bulldogs won the only game against the Bison last season, 91-88, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. The Bulldogs had a much better free throw rate (0.369 vs. 0.123) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (42.9 vs. 20.6).
The aggressive South Carolina State offense looks poised to dominate from the free throw line. The Bulldogs rank 50th in the country with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.281, while Howard ranks 271st in FTA rate allowed (0.258).
Howard Bison vs. South Carolina State Bulldogs Odds Pick
Pick: SU Winner – South Carolina State, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
South Carolina State ranks 79th in rebounds allowed per game (33.7) while Howard ranks 257th (40.9).
The Bison rank 32nd in blocks per game (4.6) while the Bulldogs rank 170th (1.9).
Howard ranks 203rd in three pointers attempted per game (20.2) while South Carolina State ranks 268th (16.2).
The Bison average 13.1 assists per game, which ranks 143rd in the NCAA. The Bulldogs rank 165th in assists allowed per game (14.4).
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The Bison’s average margin of victory in their last five games has been 3.8, up from 0.3 for the season.
During their last five games, the Bulldogs have scored an average of 69.0 points per game (0.9 above their season average) and allowed an average of 73.0 points per game (3.4 below their season average).
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