Morgan State Bears vs. Delaware State Hornets ATS Prediction 01/04/20

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The Delaware State Hornets (1-13) and the Morgan State Bears (6-9) face off at Memorial Hall. The Hornets will try to snap their six-game losing streak. The game begins at 2 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 4, 2020.

Morgan State Bears at Delaware State Hornets ATS Odds

Both teams lost in their last contest. The Hornets lost a winnable game to the Washington Adventist Shock, 78-76, while the Bears lost to the CSUN Matadors, 93-82.

Morgan State had an offensive rebounding percentage of 38.9 (above their season average of 33.5) while Delaware State had a better free throw rate (0.180 vs. 0.157). Delaware State received a boost from John Crosby, who had 18 points. David Syfax Jr. was a key piece for Morgan State with 15 points and eight rebounds.

The Bears won the only game between these two teams last season, 76-58. The Bears’ 11.5 turnover percentage was their largest strength over the Hornets, who had a mark of 28.6. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.

The offensive glass could be a huge advantage for Morgan State in this showdown. The Bears rank 53rd in offensive rebounding percentage (33.8 percent), while Delaware State ranks 279th in defensive rebounding percentage (70.1 percent).

Morgan State Bears vs. Delaware State Hornets Odds Pick

Prediction: SU Winner – Delaware State, ATS Winner – Delaware State, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • Delaware State ranks 70th in three pointers attempted per game (23.3) while Morgan State ranks 241st (18.1).
  • The Bears average 11.2 assists per game, which ranks 201st in the NCAA. The Hornets rank 222nd in assists allowed per game (17.3).
  • The Bears rank 96th in rebounds per game (37.5) while the Hornets rank 255th in rebounds allowed per game (39.6).
  • Morgan State ranks 67th in blocks per game (3.9) while Delaware State ranks 116th in blocks allowed per game (3.2).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Hornets’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 9.8, down from 13.2 for the season.
  • During their last five games, the Bears have scored an average of 78.6 points per game (6.9 above their season average) and allowed an average of 77.2 points per game (2.3 above their season average).