The North Carolina Central Eagles (4-6) will try to put an end to their five-game road losing streak in a matchup against the McNeese State Cowboys (2-6) at H&HP Complex. The game starts at 7:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, December 13, 2018.
North Carolina Central Eagles at McNeese State Cowboys ATS Prediction
The last time the Eagles played, they were blown out by the No. 22 Clemson Tigers, 71-51. Clemson’s turnover percentage was their largest strength over North Carolina Central. The Tigers had a rate of 15.7, while the Eagles posted a mark of 24.5. Zacarry Douglas put together a solid game for North Carolina Central, recording 12 points and 11 rebounds.
The Cowboys lost big to the Saint Mary’s Gaels in their last outing, 87-65. Saint Mary’s’ 7.1 turnover percentage was their biggest strength over McNeese State, who had a rate of 16.8. McNeese State’s Malik Hines had a good performance, leading both teams in scoring with 26 points on 11-for-14 shooting.
This is the second game of the season between these two teams. In the first, Raasean Davis recorded 21 points and 17 rebounds and the Eagles beat the Cowboys 67-66. North Carolina Central had a much better turnover percentage (12.9 vs. 19.8). McNeese State, on the other hand, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (33.3 vs. 25.0).
Randy Miller, Jr. has averaged 0 points over the last five games for North Carolina Central.
This contest should be a battle of contrasting paces. Dating back to last season, McNeese State has preferred an up-and-down style of play (93rd in possessions per game), while North Carolina Central has been more half-court-oriented (198th in possessions per game). Furthermore, the Eagles rank 53rd in offensive rebounding percentage (34.1 percent), while the Cowboys rank 291st in defensive rebounding percentage (68.7 percent).
North Carolina Central vs. McNeese State Betting Pick
Pick: SU Winner – McNeese State, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
North Carolina Central ranks seventh in rebounds allowed per game (32.5) while McNeese State ranks 233rd (37.6).
The Cowboys rank 35th in blocks per game (4.5) while the Eagles rank 169th (3.2).
North Carolina Central ranks 26th in steals allowed per game (5.1) while McNeese State ranks 155th (6.6).
The Eagles average 15.2 assists per game, which ranks 117th in the country. The Cowboys rank 176th in assists allowed per game (14.1).
McNeese State ranks 222nd in three pointers attempted per game (19.9) while North Carolina Central ranks 234th (18.5).
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