North Carolina Central Eagles vs Morgan State Bears NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/6/25
Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Eagles versus the Bears? Tip off is at at 7:30 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Hill Field House in Baltimore, MD. In this Mid-Eastern matchup, North Carolina Central is favored bt -3.5 vs. Morgan State. The over/under for the game is 155.5 points.
NORTH CAROLINA CENTRAL EAGLES VS MORGAN STATE BEARS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Morgan State Bears +3.5
This game will be played at Hill Field House at 7:30 ET on Monday, January 6th.
WHY BET THE MORGAN STATE BEARS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Bears.
- Not only will Morgan State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +3.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 155.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.
Will the Eagles Make it Happen in Baltimore?
North Carolina Central Eagles Recent Game/Games
North Carolina Central’s season struggles continued with a narrow 63-61 loss to Coppin State on Saturday, dropping their record to 3-11. The Eagles went into the game as -8.5 favorites but failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 124, falling short of the 139.5 O/U line.
NC Central led 30-23 at halftime but allowed 40 points in the second half while scoring 31. Their inability to maintain their defensive intensity after the break was a key factor in the loss.
North Carolina Central struggled from beyond the arc in their last game, hitting just 1 of 15 attempts for a 6.7% three-point shooting percentage. Despite their long-range woes, they shot 57.9% on two-point attempts, finishing with an overall field goal percentage of 43.4% and an effective field goal percentage of 45.3%.
Po’Boigh King led the Eagles with 18 points, though he missed all 5 of his three-point attempts. Camaren Sparrow was the team’s most efficient shooter from deep, hitting 4 of 5 threes and dishing out 5 assists. The Eagles also grabbed 11 offensive rebounds and shot 63.6% from the free-throw line, making 14 of 22 attempts.
North Carolina Central’s defense held their opponent to 63 points, with a field goal percentage of 42% (20/47). They limited two-point shooting to 37%, with the other team making 11 of 29 attempts.
From beyond the arc, their opponent shot 50%, hitting 9 of 18 threes. At the free-throw line, they went 14/21, shooting 66%. North Carolina Central gave up 7 offensive rebounds.
Can the Bears Pull the Upset at Home?
Morgan State Bears Recent Game/Games
Morgan State’s season struggles continued with an 86-72 home loss to South Carolina State on Saturday, dropping them to 2-11. The Bears entered the game as +5.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread.
Trailing 46-37 at halftime, Morgan State couldn’t close the gap in the second half, scoring 35 points while allowing 40. The game’s total points of 158 went over the pre-game line of 154.5.
In their recent game, Morgan State’s offense put up 72 points, shooting 53.1% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 57.1%. They connected on 41.7% of their three-point attempts, going 5-for-12, and hit 56.8% of their two-point shots, finishing 21-for-37 inside the arc.
Free-throw shooting was a struggle, as they made just 57.7% of their attempts, going 15-for-26. Kameron Hobbs led the way with 22 points, while Drayton Jones added 20 in just 20 minutes. Davion Everett contributed 18 points, hitting 6 of 8 shots, and Omar Croskey added 17 points, shooting 66.7% from the field and 50% from three.
Despite Morgan State’s defensive efforts, they allowed 86 points on 53% shooting from the field. The Bears gave up 21 two-point baskets on 37 attempts, with the opposing team shooting 56% inside the arc.
From beyond the three-point line, Morgan State’s defense allowed 5 made threes on 12 attempts, a 41% shooting clip. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 26 times, where they converted 15 free throws, shooting 57%. The Bears gave up 6 offensive rebounds.