The winless Mount St. Mary’s Mountaineers (0-5) travel to Hill Field House to clash with the Morgan State Bears (1-3). The game begins at 1 p.m. ET on Sunday, November 25, 2018.
Mount St. Mary’s Mountaineers vs. Morgan State Bears ATS Odds
In their last game, the Bears dismantled the Navy Midshipmen, 75-51, while the Mountaineers were beaten by the North Carolina A&T Aggies, 74-60.
Morgan State played a nearly flawless contest. They had a turnover percentage of 11.7 (better than their season average of 15.1) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.479 (above their season average of 0.440). Navy was 30.0 and 0.375, respectively, for those same stats. Mount St. Mary’s, on the other hand, forced North Carolina A&T into a turnover percentage of 16.0 (above the 12.5 mark opponents have averaged against Mount St. Mary’s this season). Morgan State received a boost from David Syfax, who finished with 14 points. Meanwhile, Jalen Gibbs fueled Mount St. Mary’s with 15 points and seven rebounds.
The Bears won the lone contest between these two teams last year, 69-63. Morgan State had a better offensive rebounding percentage (8.0 vs. 5.6). Mount St. Mary’s, meanwhile, had a better turnover percentage (18.5 vs. 23.1).
The offensive glass could be a major advantage for Morgan State in this showdown. Dating back to the 2017-18 season, the Bears rank 40th in offensive rebounding percentage (33.7 percent), while Mount St. Mary’s ranks 347th in defensive rebounding percentage (65.3 percent).
Mount St. Mary’s Mountaineers at Morgan State Bears Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Morgan State, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
- Mount St. Mary’s ranks 34th in three pointers attempted per game (26.1) while Morgan State ranks 327th (15.8).
- The Bears average 7.2 steals per game, which ranks 65th in the nation. The Mountaineers rank 172nd in steals allowed per game (6.2).
- Mount St. Mary’s averages 13.6 assists per game, which ranks 157th in the nation. Morgan State ranks 238th in assists allowed per game (14.5).
- The Bears rank 89th in rebounds per game (37.0) while the Mountaineers rank 323rd (29.0).
- Mount St. Mary’s ranks 39th in blocks allowed per game (2.6) while Morgan State ranks 222nd (3.9).
