It will be a battle between MEAC opponents when the Bethune-Cookman Wildcats (7-11, 2-2 MEAC) welcome the Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks (3-17, 1-4 MEAC) to Moore Gym. The game gets underway at 4 p.m. ET on Monday, January 21, 2019.
Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks vs. Bethune-Cookman Wildcats Free Prediction
The Hawks will be hoping for similar success after edging the Florida A&M Rattlers in their last outing, 60-58. Maryland Eastern Shore’s 28.6 offensive rebounding percentage was their largest strength over Florida A&M, who had a rate of 25.0. The Hawks’ mark was above their season average of 21.3, while the Rattlers’ was below the 31.5 mark opponents have averaged against Maryland Eastern Shore this season. Gabriel Gyamfi had a good outing for Maryland Eastern Shore, contributing 13 points and seven rebounds.
In the Wildcats’ last game, they easily got past the Delaware State Hornets, 69-49. Bethune-Cookman’s 0.477 effective field goal percentage was their largest advantage over Delaware State, who had a rate of 0.291. The Wildcats’ mark was below their season average of 0.483, while the Hornets’ was below their season average of 0.428. Soufiyane Diakite was the game’s high scorer with 20 points on 9-for-14 shooting from the field.
After the Wildcats won both meetings against the Hawks last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. In the last matchup, Bethune-Cookman won 87-67. The Wildcats had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (34.4 vs. 17.1) and had a better free throw rate (0.270 vs. 0.207).
It will be a battle of conflicting paces as the up-tempo Wildcats will look to push the more half-court-oriented Hawks. The Wildcats rank 57th in possessions per game while the Hawks are 329th.
Maryland Eastern Shore vs. Bethune-Cookman Free Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Bethune-Cookman ranks 12th in rebounds per game (41.2) while Maryland Eastern Shore ranks 280th (30.6).
The Wildcats rank 124th in assists per game (13.8) while the Hawks rank 249th (10.4).
Bethune-Cookman averages 7.4 steals per game, which ranks 64th in the nation. Maryland Eastern Shore ranks 102nd in steals allowed per game (6.3).
The Wildcats rank 201st in three pointers allowed per game (24.2) while the Hawks rank 236th (25.6).
Bethune-Cookman ranks 72nd in blocks per game (3.8) while Maryland Eastern Shore ranks 88th in blocks allowed per game (3.3).
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The Hawks’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 14.6, down from 18.2 for the season.
During their last five games, the Wildcats have scored an average of 68.2 points per game (2.9 below their season average) and allowed an average of 64.2 points per game (7.4 below their season average).
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