The Maryland-Eastern Shore Hawks and North Carolina A&T Aggies meet Friday in the college basketball action at the Corbett Sports Center. Here’s a North Carolina A&T vs MD Eastern Shore Prediction. This article will include a North Carolina A&T vs MD Eastern Shore Pick.
Maryland-Eastern Shore Hawks Betting Preview
The Maryland-Eastern Shore Hawks lost to America and Virginia, and they play Virginia Tech next. Maryland-Eastern Shore has lost 7 of its last 10 games.
The Maryland-Eastern Shore Hawks are averaging 62.5 points on 45.1 percent shooting and allowing 70.8 points on 42.1 percent shooting. Joseph Locandro is averaging 12.2 points and 3.9 rebounds, while Justin Monden is averaging 8.2 points and 1.5 rebounds. Zion Obanla is grabbing 4.6 rebounds, and Dorion Staples is dishing 1.8 assists. The Maryland-Eastern Shore Hawks are shooting 30.5 percent from beyond the arc and 65.3 percent from the free throw line. The Maryland-Eastern Shore Hawks are allowing 31 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 30.6 rebounds per game.
North Carolina A&T Aggies Betting Preview
The North Carolina A&T Aggies lost to Howard, beat North Carolina Central, and they play UNC Greensboro next. North Carolina A&T has lost 3 of its last 4 games.
The North Carolina A&T Aggies are averaging 74.3 points on 45.4 percent shooting and allowing 75 points on 44.5 percent shooting. Lewis Walker is averaging 18.8 points and 1.8 assists, while Lureon Walker is averaging 16.6 points and 3 rebounds. Trent Middleton Jr. is the third double-digit scorer, and Zamoku Weluche-Ume is grabbing 4.9 rebounds. The North Carolina A&T Aggies are shooting 29.2 percent from beyond the arc and 66.9 percent from the free throw line. The North Carolina A&T Aggies are allowing 36.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 34 rebounds per game.
Why the North Carolina A&T Aggies will win
- North Carolina A&T has won 31 of its last 32 games against the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference at Corbett Sports Center.
- Maryland-Eastern Shore has lost 23 of its last 24 night games against non-Conference opponents.
- Maryland-Eastern Shore has lost the first half in 31 of its last 33 road night games against non-Conference opponents.
Why the Maryland-Eastern Shore Hawks will win
- North Carolina A&T has lost each of its last nine Friday games.
- North Carolina A&T has lost the first half in each of its last seven Friday games against non-Conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of North Carolina A&T’s last 13 night games against non-Conference opponents have produced a total of 131+ points.
- Four of Maryland-Eastern Shore’s last five games have produced a total of 138+ points.
Matchup/League Facts
- North Carolina A&T ranks 3rd among Division 1 teams for free throw attempts per game this season (30.6).
- North Carolina A&T ranks 362nd among Division 1 teams for three-point field goals made per game this season (4.8).
- Maryland-Eastern Shore ranks 365th among Division 1 teams for free throws made per game this season (7.5).
- Maryland-Eastern Shore ranks 365th among Division 1 teams for free throw attempts per game this season (11.5).
North Carolina A&T vs MD Eastern Shore Prediction
North Carolina A&T is the more talented team and should be favored against a Maryland-Eastern Shore side that can struggle to score at times. However, North Carolina A&T has failed to cover 3 of its last 4 games, which includes a bad loss to Howard. MD Eastern Shore has outright big upset wins over Binghamton and Longwood, and it covered against teams such as Nebraska and East Carolina. MD Eastern Shore is a scary bunch that competes, mainly on the defensive side. It may not be pretty, but I’ll grab the points with the road team.