The Morgan State Bears (8-15, 3-7 MEAC) and the Savannah State Tigers (8-15, 5-4 MEAC), who both like to play fast, will face off at Tiger Arena. The game is scheduled to begin at 7:30 p.m. ET on Monday, February 11, 2019.
Morgan State Bears at Savannah State Tigers Free Prediction
The Bears are hoping for a better outcome after their 85-81 loss to the South Carolina State Bulldogs in their last contest. South Carolina State was effective at getting and making free throws. The Bulldogs made 22 of their 25 free throws (88.0 percent), while the Bears were 11-15 (73.3 percent). Stanley Davis was Morgan State’s high scorer with 20 points on 8-for-11 shooting.
In the Tigers’ last matchup, they beat the Coppin State Eagles, 71-62. The Tigers held the Eagles to an offensive rebounding percentage of 3.1 (below their season average of 26.2). The Eagles also had a turnover percentage of 22.0 (above the 16.3 mark opponents have averaged against Savannah State this season). Tyrell Harper was the top scorer from either team with 23 points on 8-for-15 shooting from the field.
There should be plenty of transition offense in this contest that showcases two of the nation’s more fast-breaking teams. Savannah State currently ranks third in possessions per game (79.6) and Morgan State is 28th (74.1).
This will be the second game of the season between these two teams. In the first, Harper put up 11 points, 13 rebounds and seven assists and the Tigers beat the Bears 88-87. Savannah State’s 0.568 effective field goal percentage was its biggest advantage over Morgan State, who had a rate of 0.493.
Morgan State Bears vs. Savannah State Tigers Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Savannah State, ATS Winner – Savannah State, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Savannah State ranks first in three pointers attempted per game (40.4) while Morgan State ranks 298th (16.4).
The Tigers average 38.5 rebounds per game, which ranks 45th in the country. The Bears rank 282nd in rebounds allowed per game (40.1).
Savannah State ranks 58th in assists per game (15.1) while Morgan State ranks 191st in assists allowed per game (14.3).
The Bears average 7.6 steals per game, which ranks 49th in the country. The Tigers rank 178th in steals allowed per game (7.2).
Savannah State ranks 153rd in blocks per game (2.7) while Morgan State ranks 177th in blocks allowed per game (5.3).
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The Bears’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 6.8, up from 4.9 for the season.
During their last five games, the Tigers have scored an average of 77.0 points per game (0.5 above their season average) and allowed an average of 73.6 points per game (16.9 below their season average).
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