The Morgan State Bears (3-7) welcome the Longwood Lancers (4-5) to Hill Field House. The Bears look to put an end to their five-game losing streak. The game starts at 2 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 7, 2019.
Longwood Lancers at Morgan State Bears ATS Odds
Both teams lost in their last contest. The Bears fell to the Towson Tigers, 76-59, while the Lancers were defeated by the North Carolina A&T Aggies, 52-41.
Longwood held North Carolina A&T to an offensive rebounding percentage of 11.1 (below their season average of 27.0) while Morgan State had a better effective field goal percentage (0.489 vs. 0.530). Stanley Davis put together a solid outing for Morgan State with 14 points and seven rebounds. Shabooty Phillips, meanwhile had a good outing for Longwood, recording 10 points.
The inefficient offense of Morgan State will go head-to-head against the top-notch defense of Longwood. Dating back to last season, the Bears rank 329th in offensive efficiency, while the Lancers are 23rd in defensive efficiency. The Lancers figure to have the advantage on that end of the court.
Longwood Lancers at Morgan State Bears Betting Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Longwood, ATS Winner – Longwood, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Morgan State ranks 23rd in blocks per game (2.4) while Longwood ranks 261st (2.0).
- The Bears rank 16th in assists allowed per game (13.3) while the Lancers rank 88th (13.0).
- Longwood ranks 236th in steals per game (6.0) while Morgan State ranks 253rd (7.0).
- The Lancers rank 62nd in three pointers attempted per game (27.1) while the Bears rank 290th (17.6).
- Morgan State averages 36.6 rebounds per game, which ranks 62nd in the country. Longwood ranks 206th in rebounds allowed per game (34.5).