Towson Tigers vs Morgan State Bears NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/24/24
Planning on watching today’s Tigers and Bears game? Catch the action at Hill Field House in Baltimore, MD, as the Bears hosts this showdown at 4:00 ET on ESPN+. In this non-conference matchup, Towson is favored by -10 against Morgan State. The over/under for the game is 143.5 points.
TOWSON TIGERS VS MORGAN STATE BEARS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Morgan State Bears +10
This game will be played at Hill Field House at 4:00 ET on Sunday, November 24th.
WHY BET THE MORGAN STATE BEARS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Bears.
- Not only will Morgan State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +10.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 143.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.
Can Towson Pull Off a Road Win?
On Wednesday, November 20th, the Towson Tigers picked up a 70-64 road win over the Nicholls Colonels. Entering the game as -2.5 favorites, Towson not only secured the win but also covered the spread.
The Tigers led 38-35 at halftime and continued their strong play in the second half, outscoring Nicholls 32-29. The total points for the game ended at 134, just under the O/U line of 137.
In their last game, Towson’s offense put up 70 points, shooting just 36.4% from the field. They connected on 10 of 31 three-point attempts, hitting 32.3% from deep, and their effective field goal percentage was 45.5%.
Dylan Williamson led the way, shooting 75.0% overall and 71.4% from three, finishing with 26 points and 4 assists. Byron Ireland added 24 points, shooting 50.0% from the field.
Even with Towson allowing 64 points, they held their opponent to 41% shooting from the field. The Tigers gave up 51% shooting on two-point attempts, with the other team going 17/33 inside the arc.
From three-point range, Towson’s defense was effective, limiting their opponent to just 4/18 shooting, or 22%. The Tigers also sent them to the free-throw line 28 times, where they made 18, shooting 64%. Towson allowed 6 offensive rebounds.
Are the Bears Ready for a Home Win?
Morgan State Bears Recent Game/Games
The Bears dropped to 0-3 on the season after an 82-73 loss to Buffalo on Friday. Morgan State entered the game as +3.5 point underdogs and didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game came in just under the O/U line of 157.5, with a combined 155 points.
Morgan State led 36-31 at halftime but struggled defensively in the 2nd half, allowing 51 points while scoring 37. The Bears will need to tighten up on defense to turn their season around.
Morgan State’s offense put up 73 points in their last game, shooting 45.6% from the field. They connected on 47.6% of their threes, hitting 10 of 21 attempts, and finished with an effective field goal percentage of 52.9%.
Tyson Dunn led the way with 22 points and 8 assists, shooting 69.2% overall and 50% from deep. Kameron Hobbs added 20 points, hitting 4 of 7 from three-point range, while Brayden Jackson contributed 18 points on 72.7% shooting.
Despite Morgan State’s defensive struggles, they gave up 82 points, with their opponents shooting 56% from the field. The Bears allowed 66% shooting on two-point attempts, with 26 makes on 39 tries.
From beyond the arc, Morgan State held their opponents to 31% shooting, as they went 5/16 on threes. The Bears also sent them to the line 25 times, where they hit 15 free throws for 60%. Morgan State allowed 7 offensive rebounds.