Howard Bison at Morgan State Bears Betting Prediction 01/18/20

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The Howard Bison (2-16, 0-4 MEAC) visit Hill Field House to take on the Morgan State Bears (8-11, 2-2 MEAC). The Bison will try to snap their six-game losing streak. Action begins at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 18, 2020.

Howard Bison vs. Morgan State Bears Betting Odds

Both teams lost in their last matchup. The Bears fell to the Bethune-Cookman Wildcats, 85-78, while the Bison were defeated by the South Carolina State Bulldogs, 101-95.

Howard did a fantastic job of getting to and converting from the charity stripe (24-32; 75.0 percent) while Morgan State had a better effective field goal percentage (0.526 vs. 0.525). Troy Baxter was a key piece for Morgan State with 22 points and seven rebounds. Howard received a boost from Zion Cousins, who contributed 21 points and 14 rebounds.

This was a highly contested series last year. Each won one of the two games played against each other last season. The Bison won the last matchup 75-69. The Bison’s 19.9 turnover percentage was their largest advantage over the Bears, who had a rate of 23.3. This will be the first game of the year between these two teams.

The offensive glass could be a major edge for Morgan State in this battle. The Bears rank 39th in offensive rebounding percentage (34.1 percent), while Howard ranks 338th in defensive rebounding percentage (66.5 percent).

Howard Bison at Morgan State Bears Pick

College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Morgan State, ATS Winner – Morgan State, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • Morgan State ranks 106th in rebounds per game (37.1) while Howard ranks 273rd in rebounds allowed per game (40.6).
  • The Bison rank 176th in three pointers attempted per game (20.9) while the Bears rank 237th (18.2).
  • The Bears rank 95th in assists allowed per game (11.9) while the Bison rank 255th (19.5).
  • Morgan State ranks 30th in blocks allowed per game (2.6) while Howard ranks 91st (3.4).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Bears have scored an equal number of points as their opponents. For the season, Morgan State has lost by an average of 2.0 points.
  • During their last five games, the Bison have scored an average of 71.8 points per game (2.8 above their season average) and allowed an average of 86.6 points per game (4.1 above their season average).