South Carolina State vs Maryland-Eastern Shore Basketball Picks 2-26-24
Maryland-Eastern Shore Hawks (8-16) vs. South Carolina State Bulldogs (10-16)
February 26, 2024 7:30 pm EDT
The Line: South Carolina State Bulldogs -8.5; Over/Under: +135.5
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The Maryland-Eastern Shore Hawks look for a win after splitting their last 8 games. The South Carolina State Bulldogs look for a win after winning 4 of their last 5 games. Let’s preview this game and give out a Maryland-Eastern Shore Hawks vs South Carolina State Bulldogs prediction.
Maryland-Eastern Shore Hawks Betting Preview
The Maryland-Eastern Shore Hawks recently lost to Morgan State and NC Central, while beating Coppin State. The Maryland-Eastern Shore Hawks are averaging 65.4 points on 39.4 percent shooting and allowing 70.7 points on 44.1 percent shooting. Troy Hupstead is averaging 13.4 points and 8.8 rebounds, while Devon Ellis is averaging 11.4 points and 4.6 rebounds. Chace Davis is grabbing 2 rebounds and Elijah Wilson is dishing 1.1 assists. The Maryland-Eastern Shore Hawks are shooting 29.9 percent from beyond the arc and 72.1 percent from the free throw line. The Maryland-Eastern Shore Hawks are allowing 32 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 32.5 rebounds per game.
South Carolina State Bulldogs Betting Preview
The South Carolina State Bulldogs are coming off wins over Howard and Delaware State. The South Carolina State Bulldogs are averaging 71.2 points on 41.4 percent shooting and allowing 76.5 points on 45.7 percent shooting. Michal Teal is averaging 8.4 points and 2 rebounds, while Mitchel Taylor is averaging 8.2 points and 2.9 rebounds. Wilson Dubinsky is dishing 1.4 assists and Davion Everett is grabbing 6.2 rebounds. The South Carolina State Bulldogs are shooting 32.3 percent from beyond the arc and 68.3 percent from the free throw line. The South Carolina State Bulldogs are allowing 34.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 34.3 rebounds per game.
Maryland-Eastern Shore Hawks vs South Carolina State Bulldogs prediction
The Maryland-Eastern Shore Hawks have yet to win on the road this season, and they already lost at home to South Carolina State a few weeks ago by 10 points. The South Carolina State Bulldogs have been the more consistent team, 8 of their 11 wins have come at home, and they’re an impressive 16-8-1 ATS on the season. South Carolina State is a top-20 cover team in college basketball with a 66.6 percent cover percentage. I’ll lay the points with the Bulldogs.
