The Morgan State Bears (5-5) look to put an end to their five-game road losing streak in a matchup against the Old Dominion Monarchs (9-3) at Constant Convocation Center. The game begins at 2 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 22, 2018.
Morgan State Bears at Old Dominion Monarchs ATS Prediction
In the Bears’ last game, they were blown out by the No. 9 Villanova Wildcats, 100-77. Getting to the free throw line was one of Villanova’s largest advantages. They had 27 free throw attempts, while Morgan State had just 10. Isaiah Burke led Morgan State in scoring with 17 points on 7-for-12 shooting.
The Monarchs dismantled the Navy Midshipmen in their last matchup, 67-44. The Monarchs had a much better turnover percentage (10.6 vs. 18.0) and had a much better free throw rate (0.304 vs. 0.196). Ahmad Caver was the game’s leading scorer with 24 points on 7-for-15 shooting from the field.
B.J. Stith and Caver have played well over the last five games for Old Dominion. Stith has averaged 0 points per game. Not to be outdone, Caver has put up 0 points a game during that span.
From an effective field goal percentage perspective, Old Dominion figures to have a noteworthy advantage. The Monarchs defense ranks sixth in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.423), while the Morgan State offense is ranked 329th in effective field goal percentage (0.435). Furthermore, the Bears are among the NCAA’s best on the offensive backboards, ranking 60th in offensive rebounding percentage (32.4 percent). The Monarchs, meanwhile, rank 33rd at securing defensive rebounds with a defensive rebounding percentage of 76.4 percent.
Morgan State at Old Dominion ATS Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Old Dominion, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Old Dominion averages 39.5 rebounds per game, which ranks 42nd in the nation. Morgan State ranks 177th in rebounds allowed per game (39.0).
The Monarchs rank 122nd in three pointers attempted per game (22.9) while the Bears rank 255th (18.7).
Old Dominion ranks third in blocks allowed per game (1.6) while Morgan State ranks 125th (4.0).
The Monarchs rank 36th in assists allowed per game (10.8) while the Bears rank 152nd (12.8).
Old Dominion ranks sixth in steals allowed per game (4.3) while Morgan State ranks 78th (5.9).
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The Bears’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 7.4, up from 6.4 for the season.
During their last five games, the Monarchs have scored an average of 61.0 points per game (4.6 below their season average) and allowed an average of 57.0 points per game (0.2 above their season average).
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