It will be a battle between MEAC opponents when the Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks (4-20, 2-7 MEAC) welcome the Savannah State Tigers (6-15, 3-4 MEAC) to the William P Hytche Athletic Center. The game starts at 7:30 p.m. ET on Monday, February 4, 2019.
Savannah State Tigers vs. Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks Betting Prediction
The Tigers come in on a high note after just getting past the Delaware State Hornets in their last game, 76-73. The Tigers made 23 of their 30 free throws (76.7 percent) and had a turnover percentage of 10.4 (better than their season average of 16.9). Savannah State was led by Collins Joseph, who led the team in scoring with 17 points on 6-for-11 shooting.
In the Hawks’ previous outing, they won a close one over the South Carolina State Bulldogs, 63-61. Maryland Eastern Shore’s 0.479 effective field goal percentage was their biggest advantage over South Carolina State, who had a mark of 0.431. The Hawks’ mark was above their season average of 0.424, while the Bulldogs’ was below the 0.558 mark opponents have averaged against Maryland Eastern Shore this season. Bryan Urrutia was the top scorer from either team with 22 points on 8-for-15 shooting from the field.
After the Tigers won the lone game against the Hawks last season, 87-59, these teams will meet for the first time this year. The Tigers had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (40.4 vs. 21.1) and had a much better turnover percentage (7.8 vs. 14.2).
This game should be a showdown of contrasting tempos. Savannah State has preferred to play quickly (third in possessions per game), while Maryland Eastern Shore has been more half-court-oriented (335th in possessions per game).
Savannah State vs. Maryland Eastern Shore Odds Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Savannah State ranks first in three pointers attempted per game (40.5) while Maryland Eastern Shore ranks 248th (19.3).
The Tigers rank 55th in rebounds per game (38.1) while the Hawks rank 292nd (30.2).
Savannah State ranks 59th in assists per game (15.1) while Maryland Eastern Shore ranks 242nd (10.8).
The Tigers rank 30th in steals per game (8.0) while the Hawks rank 147th (5.9).
Bettings Trends:
The Tigers’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 1.6, down from 16.0 for the season.
During their last five games, the Hawks have scored an average of 61.6 points per game (5.9 above their season average) and allowed an average of 73.6 points per game (0.1 above their season average).
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