The Howard Bison (2-20, 0-7 MEAC) and the Morgan State Bears (11-12, 5-3 MEAC) go head-to-head at Burr Arena. The Bison will attempt to snap their 10-game losing streak. Action gets underway at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 1, 2020.
Morgan State Bears at Howard Bison Betting Odds
In their last matchup, the Bison lost to the Coppin State Eagles, 82-75, while the Bears were victorious over the Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks, 56-50.
Morgan State played a nearly flawless game. They had a ridiculous offensive rebounding percentage of 35.9 (above their season average of 34.1) and a free throw rate of 0.268 (above their season average of 0.261). For those same stats, Maryland Eastern Shore put up marks of 16.7 and 0.211, respectively. Howard, meanwhile, forced Coppin State into a turnover percentage of 22.3 (above their season average of 16.5). Howard’s Wayne Bristol Jr. had a good outing, putting up 28 points. Morgan State, meanwhile, rallied around Malik Miller, who recorded 10 points and nine rebounds.
In their first matchup this season, Miller led the Bears to a 68-58 win. He notched a double-double with 12 points and 12 rebounds. Morgan State won the rebounding battle. The Bears had 16 offensive rebounds and 45 total rebounds, while the Bison had eight and 32, respectively.
The offensive glass should be a major advantage for Morgan State in this matchup. The Bears rank 33rd in offensive rebounding percentage (34.2 percent), while Howard ranks 348th in defensive rebounding percentage (65.4 percent).
Morgan State at Howard Free Pick
Basketball Tip: SU Winner – Morgan State, ATS Winner – Morgan State, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Morgan State averages 39.0 rebounds per game, which ranks 45th in the country. Howard ranks 280th in rebounds allowed per game (40.5).
- The Bears average 4.0 blocks per game, which ranks 60th in the nation. The Bison rank 77th in blocks allowed per game (3.1).
- Howard averages 6.1 steals per game, which ranks 150th in the nation. Morgan State ranks 153rd in steals allowed per game (6.9).
- The Bears rank 73rd in assists allowed per game (11.6) while the Bison rank 262nd (18.8).
- Howard ranks 153rd in three pointers attempted per game (21.8) while Morgan State ranks 227th (19.1).
Bettings Trends:
- The Bears have outscored opponents by an average of 1.0 point in their last five games. On the season, Morgan State has lost by an average of 1.1 points.
- During their last five games, the Bison have scored an average of 77.2 points per game (7.5 above their season average) and allowed an average of 85.4 points per game (3.1 above their season average).
