The Old Dominion Monarchs (3-9) and the Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks (1-12) go head-to-head at Chartway Arena. The Monarchs are 20-point favorites and will try to put an end to their eight-game losing streak. The game’s Over/Under (O/U) has been set at 119 points and action gets underway at 2 p.m. ET on Sunday, December 22, 2019.
Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks at Old Dominion Monarchs ATS Odds
Both teams lost in their last contest. The Hawks (19-point underdogs) were defeated by the Charlotte 49ers, 66-44, while the Monarchs (4-point underdogs) fell to the Richmond Spiders, 62-59. The Maryland Eastern Shore game finished 14.5 points under the projected point total of 124.5, while the Old Dominion game went 10.5 points under the projected point total of 131.5.
Maryland Eastern Shore had a better turnover percentage (27.1 vs. 21.0) while Old Dominion held Richmond to an offensive rebounding percentage of 15.2 (below their season average of 24.8). Kalu Ezikpe led the way for Old Dominion, contributing 11 points and six rebounds. Maryland Eastern Shore received a boost from Marlon Adams, who finished with eight points and six rebounds.
Hawks matchups tend to finish under the total (75.0 percent). Maryland Eastern Shore comes into the game with records of 1-12 straight up (SU) and 6-6 against the spread (ATS).
Games including the Monarchs also have a tendency to finish under the total (66.7 percent). Moreover, Old Dominion is 3-9 SU and 4-7-1 ATS.
This has potential to be a mistake-prone game for the offense of Old Dominion. Old Dominion ranks 238th in the NCAA in ball protection (turnover percentage of 20.2 percent), while the gambling defense of Maryland Eastern Shore forces the 30th-most turnovers in the country (24.0 percent). Additionally, second chance points could be tough to come by for the Hawks. They rank 320th in the NCAA in offensive rebounding percentage at 22.2 percent, while the Monarchs are 16th-best on the defensive glass (defensive rebounding percentage of 77.8 percent).
Maryland Eastern Shore at Old Dominion Pick
Free Prediction: SU Winner – Old Dominion, ATS Winner – Maryland Eastern Shore, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Old Dominion ranks 36th in steals allowed per game (5.4) while Maryland Eastern Shore ranks 183rd (8.8).
- The Monarchs rank 72nd in blocks per game (3.7) while the Hawks rank 114th in blocks allowed per game (3.8).
- Maryland Eastern Shore ranks 225th in assists per game (9.2) while Old Dominion ranks 228th (8.8).
- The Monarchs rank 96th in rebounds per game (37.1) while the Hawks rank 241st (30.2).
- Maryland Eastern Shore ranks 106th in three pointers attempted per game (23.2) while Old Dominion ranks 233rd (18.0).
- Old Dominion is 2-2 ATS at home, while Maryland Eastern Shore is 6-5 ATS on the road.
- The total has gone over in 2 of the Monarchs’ 4 home games, while 8 of the Hawks’ 11 road games have gone under.
Bettings Trends:
- The Monarchs are 2-2-1 ATS over their last five games, while the Hawks are 2-2.
- In their last five games, Old Dominion has 4 unders and 1 over, while Maryland Eastern Shore has 4 unders.
- During their last five games, the Monarchs have scored an average of 55.6 points per game (5.4 below their season average) and allowed an average of 66.2 points per game (0.7 above their season average).
- The Hawks’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 8.6, down from 18.2 for the season.
