The Norfolk State Spartans (11-10, 6-0 MEAC) put their six-game winning streak on the line when they challenge the Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks (3-18, 1-5 MEAC) at Echols Hall. The game is scheduled to begin at 6:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 26, 2019.
Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks vs. Norfolk State Spartans ATS Prediction
In the Hawks’ last outing, they were blown out by the Bethune-Cookman Wildcats, 89-68. Bethune-Cookman’s 11.9 turnover percentage was their largest advantage over Maryland Eastern Shore, who had a rate of 18.2. The Wildcats’ mark was better than their season average of 18.3. Tyler Jones led Maryland Eastern Shore in scoring with 17 points on 7-for-11 shooting.
The Spartans were victorious over the South Carolina State Bulldogs in their last contest, 74-69. One of Norfolk State’s biggest advantages was getting to the charity stripe. They had 26 free throw attempts, four more than South Carolina State. Nic Thomas was the top scorer from either team with 19 points on 5-for-12 shooting from the field.
The aggressive Norfolk State offense might be getting to the charity stripe a lot in this meeting. The Spartans currently rank 48th in the NCAA with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.279, while Maryland Eastern Shore ranks 259th in FTA rate allowed (0.250).
After the Spartans won both games against the Hawks last season, these teams will clash for the first time this year. In the most recent contest, Norfolk State won 78-68. The Spartans had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.591 vs. 0.490) and had a better offensive rebounding percentage (28.1 vs. 24.2).
Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks vs. Norfolk State Spartans Odds Pick
Basketball Tip: SU Winner – Norfolk State, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Norfolk State ranks 127th in assists allowed per game (13.1) while Maryland Eastern Shore ranks 231st (15.9).
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The Hawks’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 16.2, down from 18.3 for the season.
During their last five games, the Spartans have scored an average of 76.6 points per game (3.5 above their season average) and allowed an average of 68.2 points per game (2.0 below their season average).
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