The Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks (2-17, 0-4 MEAC) visit Florida A&M to play the Rattlers (5-13, 2-1 MEAC) in what should be a low-scoring game. The game is scheduled to begin at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 19, 2019.
Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks at Florida A&M Rattlers Betting Prediction
The last time the Hawks played, they were defeated by the North Carolina A&T Aggies, 67-58. North Carolina A&T’s free throw rate was their biggest strength over Maryland Eastern Shore. The Aggies had a rate of 0.347 (above their season average of 0.198), while the Hawks posted a mark of 0.067 (below their season average of 0.172). Bryan Urrutia played well for Maryland Eastern Shore, putting up 10 points, nine rebounds and six assists.
The Rattlers defeated the Savannah State Tigers in their last outing, 69-64. The Rattlers had a ridiculous offensive rebounding percentage of 36.1 (above their season average of 26.7) and held the Tigers to an effective field goal percentage of 0.440 (below the 0.528 mark opponents have averaged against Florida A&M this season). With 15 points and 10 rebounds, Florida A&M’s Isaiah Martin played well.
After the Hawks won the only contest against the Rattlers last season, 62-61, these teams will battle for the first time this year. The Hawks had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (29.7 vs. 14.7) and had a better free throw rate (0.246 vs. 0.185).
Half-court execution will be critical when a pair of the country’s slowest-paced teams go head-to-head. Florida A&M currently ranks 323rd in possessions per game (66.2) and Maryland Eastern Shore is 330th (66.0).
Maryland Eastern Shore vs. Florida A&M Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Florida A&M, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Florida A&M ranks 134th in rebounds allowed per game (35.1) while Maryland Eastern Shore ranks 250th (39.7).
The Rattlers rank 46th in steals per game (7.8) while the Hawks rank 131st (6.1).
Maryland Eastern Shore ranks 212th in three pointers attempted per game (20.0) while Florida A&M ranks 271st (15.7).
The Rattlers rank 178th in assists per game (12.2) while the Hawks rank 216th in assists allowed per game (15.8).
Bettings Trends:
The Hawks’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 13.8, down from 19.3 for the season.
During their last five games, the Rattlers have scored an average of 63.4 points per game (1.3 above their season average) and allowed an average of 71.6 points per game (1.3 above their season average).
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