The North Carolina A&T Aggies (12-11, 7-2 MEAC) will try to continue their five-game home winning streak in a matchup against the Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks (4-22, 2-9 MEAC) at Corbett Sports Center. The game is scheduled to get underway at 7:30 p.m. ET on Monday, February 11, 2019.
Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks vs. North Carolina A&T Aggies ATS Prediction
The Hawks are trying to rebound after their 78-53 loss to the North Carolina Central Eagles in their last contest. North Carolina Central’s rebounding was their largest advantage. The Eagles had 11 offensive rebounds and 33 total rebounds, while the Hawks had six and 18, respectively. Maryland Eastern Shore’s Bryan Urrutia played well, recording 10 points and seven assists.
The last time the Aggies played, they won big over the Delaware State Hornets, 82-52. North Carolina A&T’s 0.565 effective field goal percentage was their largest strength over Delaware State, who had a rate of 0.275. The Aggies’ mark was above their season average of 0.529, while the Hornets’ was below their season average of 0.423. Amari Hamilton was the top scorer from either team with 27 points on 9-for-9 shooting from the field.
Half-court execution will be of utmost importance when a pair of the country’s slowest-paced teams go head-to-head. North Carolina A&T ranks 265th in possessions per game (67.7) and Maryland Eastern Shore is 334th (65.2).
This is the second game of the season between these two teams. In the first, Ibrahim Sylla scored a game-high 25 points and the Aggies defeated the Hawks 67-58. He also had 10 rebounds. The Aggies knocked down 17 of their 21 free throws (81.0 percent) and had a better effective field goal percentage (0.510 vs. 0.450).
Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks vs. North Carolina A&T Aggies Free Pick
Free Prediction: SU Winner – North Carolina A&T, ATS Winner – North Carolina A&T, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
North Carolina A&T ranks 221st in rebounds allowed per game (36.8) while Maryland Eastern Shore ranks 256th (38.0).
Bettings Trends:
The Hawks’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 14.2, down from 17.5 for the season.
During their last five games, the Aggies have scored an average of 61.0 points per game (9.5 below their season average) and allowed an average of 60.6 points per game (10.4 below their season average).
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