The fourth-ranked Virginia Cavaliers (7-0), the NCAA’s top scoring defense, will challenge the Morgan State Bears (2-4) at John Paul Jones Arena. The game can be seen on ACC Network at 7 p.m. ET on Monday, December 3, 2018.
Morgan State Bears at Virginia Cavaliers Betting Odds
In their last outing, the Cavaliers defeated the 24th-ranked Maryland Terrapins, 76-71, while the Bears fell to the George Mason Patriots, 82-75.
Virginia’s 3.0 turnover percentage was their biggest advantage over Maryland, who had a mark of 19.7. The Cavaliers’ mark was better than their season average of 11.5, while the Terrapins’ was above their season average of 15.9. Morgan State, on the other hand, had an offensive rebounding percentage of 39.5 (above their season average of 28.4). Virginia rallied around Kyle Guy, who finished with 18 points. Stanley Davis, meanwhile played a key role for Morgan State with 15 points and 12 rebounds.
Looking at effective field goal percentage, Virginia figures to have a considerable advantage. Dating back to last season, the Cavaliers defense ranks fourth in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.448), while the Morgan State offense ranks 341st in effective field goal percentage (0.456). Furthermore, the Bears have been among the NCAA’s elite on the offensive backboards, ranking 39th in offensive rebounding percentage (33.6 percent). The Cavaliers, meanwhile, rank 50th at securing defensive rebounds with a defensive rebounding percentage of 74.6 percent.
Morgan State Bears vs. Virginia Cavaliers Betting Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Virginia, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
- Virginia ranks sixth in rebounds allowed per game (30.4) while Morgan State ranks 276th (37.3).
- The Cavaliers rank second in steals allowed per game (3.8) while the Bears rank 144th (6.1).
- Virginia ranks 45th in three pointers allowed per game (19.6) while Morgan State ranks 182nd (22.2).
- The Cavaliers rank first in assists allowed per game (9.1) while the Bears rank 236th (14.4).
- Virginia ranks 25th in blocks allowed per game (2.5) while Morgan State ranks 225th (4.0).
