The Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks (0-4) head to Mercer to take on the Bears (2-2) in what should be a low-scoring game. The game is scheduled to start at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, November 20, 2018.
Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks vs. Mercer Bears Betting Prediction
The last time the Hawks played, they were dismantled by the North Texas Mean Green, 68-34. North Texas out-rebounded Maryland Eastern Shore. The Mean Green had 11 offensive rebounds and 48 total rebounds, while the Hawks had six and 28, respectively. Ryan Andino was Maryland Eastern Shore’s leading scorer with 11 points on 3-for-7 shooting.
The Bears beat the UT Martin Skyhawks in their last contest, 77-60. The Bears forced 17 turnovers, while the Skyhawks had a free throw rate of 0.117 (below their season average of 0.288). Djordje Dimitrijevic was the top scorer from either team with 18 points on 7-for-13 shooting from the field.
The high-octane offense of Mercer will face off against the porous defense of Maryland Eastern Shore. Since last season, the Bears rank 34th in offensive efficiency, while the Hawks are 350th in defensive efficiency. The Bears should have the edge on that side of the ball.
Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks vs. Mercer Bears Free Pick
Free Pick: SU Winner – Maryland Eastern Shore, ATS Winner – Maryland Eastern Shore, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Mercer ranks fifth in rebounds allowed per game (30.0) while Maryland Eastern Shore ranks 311th (39.7).
The Bears rank 106th in assists per game (14.4) while the Hawks rank 305th in assists allowed per game (16.3).
Maryland Eastern Shore averages 22.8 three pointers per game, which ranks 129th in the country. Mercer ranks 308th in three pointers allowed per game (26.3).
The Bears rank 210th in steals per game (5.5) while the Hawks rank 242nd (5.1).
Maryland Eastern Shore ranks 281st in blocks per game (1.8) while Mercer ranks 282nd (1.7).
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