Maryland-Eastern Shore vs NC Central Pick – Basketball Predictions & Odds 2/20/23
North Carolina Central Eagles (12-11) vs. Maryland-Eastern Shore Hawks (13-10)
February 20, 2023 7:30 pm EDT
The Line: Maryland-Eastern Shore Hawks -1 / North Carolina Central Eagles +1; Over/Under: +136
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The North Carolina Central Eagles and Maryland-Eastern Shore Hawks meet Monday in college basketball action at the Hytche Athletic Center. Let’s preview this game and give out a pick and prediction.
The North Carolina Central Eagles Betting Preview
The North Carolina Central Eagles are averaging 76.3 points on 48.1 percent shooting and allowing 66 points on 43.3 percent shooting. Justin Wright is averaging 15.5 points and 4.8 rebounds, while Brendan Medley-Bacon is averaging 11.9 points and 5.5 rebounds. Kris Monroe is the third double-digit scorer and Eric Boone is grabbing 4.5 rebounds. The North Carolina Central Eagles are shooting 36.6 percent from beyond the arc and 70.5 percent from the free throw line. The North Carolina Central Eagles are allowing 31.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 32.6 rebounds per game.
The Maryland-Eastern Shore Hawks Betting Preview
The Maryland-Eastern Shore Hawks are averaging 70.4 points on 43.8 percent shooting and allowing 66.6 points on 43.9 percent shooting. Kevon Voyles is averaging 12.9 points and 2.8 rebounds, while Zion Styles is averaging 11 points and 3.4 rebounds. Nathaniel Pollard Jr. is the third double-digit scorer and Da’Shawn Phillip is grabbing 3 rebounds. The Maryland-Eastern Shore Hawks are shooting 33.2 percent from beyond the arc and 72.5 percent from the free throw line. The Maryland-Eastern Shore Hawks are allowing 32.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 29.7 rebounds per game.
NC Central vs Maryland-Eastern Shore Trends
The Eagles are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 road games. The Hawks are 5-1-1 ATS in their last 7 home games and 5-1-1 ATS in their last 7 games overall. The under is 7-2 in Eagles last 9 overall. The over is 4-1 in Hawks last 5 home games. The favorite is 7-3 ATS in the last 10 meetings.
Randy’s Free Pick
Te North Carolina Central Eagles have been the better team this season, but the fact this line is what it is means Maryland-Eastern Shore is probably the right side. The Maryland-Eastern Shore Hawks are not only playing their best ball of the season, but they win at home by an average of 20.4 points while holding teams under 40 percent shooting. Give me the home team in this pick em spot.
