The Morgan State Bears (0-2) will travel to Wintrust Arena to clash against the DePaul Blue Demons (1-0). The game begins at 8:30 p.m. ET on Monday, November 12, 2018.
Morgan State Bears vs. DePaul Blue Demons Betting Odds
In their last game, the Blue Demons won big over the Bethune-Cookman Wildcats, 80-58, while the Bears were blown out by the Saint Francis U Red Flash, 80-60.
DePaul played a flawless game. They had a free throw rate of 0.386 and an offensive rebounding percentage of 52.8. For those same stats, Bethune-Cookman recorded marks of 0.097 and 40.5, respectively. Morgan State, meanwhile, had a better effective field goal percentage (0.392 vs. 0.439). DePaul received a boost from Max Strus, who recorded 25 points and six rebounds. Meanwhile, Sherwyn Devonish-Prince Jr. played a pivotal role for Morgan State with 14 points and five rebounds.
DePaul could dominate the offensive glass in this showdown. The Blue Demons rank 46th in offensive rebounding percentage (33.5 percent), while Morgan State ranks 297th in defensive rebounding percentage (68.7 percent) since the 2017-18 season.
Morgan State Bears vs. DePaul Blue Demons Free Pick
Pick: SU Winner – DePaul, ATS Winner – DePaul, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
- Morgan State averages 7.0 steals per game, which ranks 68th in the country. DePaul ranks 242nd in steals allowed per game (7.1).
- The Bears rank 180th in three pointers allowed per game (22.3) while the Blue Demons rank 285th (25.0).
- DePaul blocks 3.0 opponent shots per game, which is ranked 174th in the NCAA. Morgan State ranks 203rd in blocks allowed per game (4.0).
- The Blue Demons average 37.6 rebounds per game, which ranks 76th in the NCAA. The Bears rank 245th in rebounds allowed per game (36.6).
- DePaul ranks 79th in assists per game (14.9) while Morgan State ranks 238th in assists allowed per game (14.5).
