In this article, we will formulate a North Carolina Central vs Morgan State prediction for this College Basketball game on Monday, February 17th at McDougald-McLendon Arena in Durham, North Carolina. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.
North Carolina Central Eagles Betting Preview
The North Carolina Central Eagles are 11-14 (4-4) this year after they defeated Coppin State by a score of 71-59 in their last game. North Carolina Central led 31-30 at halftime and added 40 points in the second half to pull away with the win. The Eagles shot 47.3% from the field, 48% on three-pointers, and 50% on free throws in the game. Po’Boigh King led North Carolina Central with 16 points and four rebounds, while Aquan Smith added 13 points and three assists in the game.
Prior to that win, the Eagles lost to Howard by a score of 82-78 and Norfolk State by a score of 81-78. North Carolina Central has won four of their last six games and they are currently fifth in the MEAC standings with a 4-4 record. North Carolina Central has scored 80.0 points per game and they have allowed 73.9 points per game, while also averaging 34.3 rebounds and 16.1 assists per game this season. Po’Boigh King is averaging 16.5 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 1.7 assists per game, while Keishon Porter is averaging 11.7 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 1.0 assists per game this year. North Carolina Central is shooting 46.3% from the field, 69.8% on free throws, and 35.7% on three-pointers this season.
Morgan State Bears Betting Preview
The Morgan State Bears are 10-14 (4-4) this season after they lost to South Carolina State by a score of 90-62 in their last game. Morgan State trailed 52-31 at halftime and they only managed 31 points in the second half in the blowout loss. The Bears shot 32.9% from the field, 25% on three-pointers, and 70.6% on free throws in the game. Kiran Oliver led Morgan State with 17 points and four rebounds, while Kameron Hobbs added 16 points and four assists in the loss.
Prior to that game, the Bears lost to Delaware State by a score of 84-82 but did beat UMES by a score of 76-63 before that. Morgan State has won three of their last five games and they are currently tied for fifth in the MEAC standings with a 4-4 record. Morgan State has scored 81 points per game and they have allowed 82 points per game, while also averaging 37.3 rebounds and 13.5 assists per game this season. Kameron Hobbs is averaging 14.8 points, 3.1 rebounds, and 2.3 assists per game, while Will Thomas is averaging 13.8 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 2.0 assists per game this year. Morgan State is shooting 48.5% from the field, 70.4% on free throws, and 34.8% on three-pointers this season.
Why North Carolina Central will beat Morgan State
- The home team has won each of North Carolina Central’s last 10 games.
- Morgan State has lost each of its last five road games following a road loss.
- Morgan State has lost the first half in each of its last eight road games.
Why Morgan State will beat North Carolina Central
- Morgan State has won four of its last five games against North Carolina Central.
Total Points Facts
- Thirteen of North Carolina Central’s last 14 night games against Conference opponents at McDougald-McLendon Arena have produced a total of 151 or fewer points.
- Four of Morgan State’s last five games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 152 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
- North Carolina Central ranks 3rd among Division 1 teams for opponent turnovers per game this season (16.9).
- North Carolina Central ranks 6th among Division 1 teams for opponent assist-to-turnover ratio this season (0.73).
- Morgan State ranks 363rd among Division 1 teams for three-point field goal attempts per game this season (13.8).
- Morgan State ranks 361st among Division 1 teams for three-point field goals made per game this season (4.8).
North Carolina Central vs Morgan State Prediction
Both of these teams come into this matchup tied in the MEAC standings with a 4-4 record, but North Carolina Central will have the home-court advantage. The Eagles have lost two of their last three games and they are shooting 46.3% from the field this year. Morgan State has lost two games in a row and they are 0-5 in their last five road games. The Bears have been a very efficient offensive team this season, but they are allowing 82 points per game on defense. Morgan State did beat NC Central by a score of 102-98 in their first meeting and I think we are going to see another high-scoring game. Take the over here.