Morgan State vs North Carolina Central Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 5

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North Carolina Central head coach Levelle Moton shouts to his players in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Memphis, Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in Memphis, Tenn.
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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Feb 05, 2024, 12:31 PM
  • North Carolina Central (12-5) is a -8.5 point favorite vs Morgan State (9-9)
  • Total (Over/Under): 148.5 points
  • Morgan State / North Carolina Central TV channel: ESPN+

The Morgan State Bears (9-9) visit McDougald-McLendon Arena to take on the North Carolina Central Eagles (12-5) on Feb. 5. Tip off is scheduled for 7:30pm EST in Durham, NC.

North Carolina Central is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -8.5 (-105).

The Morgan State vs. North Carolina Central Over/Under is 148.5 total points.

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Morgan State vs. North Carolina Central Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Morgan State+8.5 -115O 148.5 -105+280
North Carolina Central -8.5 -105U 148.5 -115-350

Morgan State vs North Carolina Central Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts North Carolina Central will win this college basketball game with 83.8% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Morgan State vs North Carolina Central Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Morgan State will cover the spread with 51.0% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Morgan State has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 16 of their last 27 games (+3.50 Units / 11% ROI)
  • Morgan State has hit the Team Total Under in 11 of their last 18 away games (+2.80 Units / 13% ROI)
  • Morgan State has hit the Game Total Over in 15 of their last 27 games (+1.80 Units / 6% ROI)
  • North Carolina Central has hit the Moneyline in 17 of their last 23 games (+11.95 Units / 21% ROI)
  • North Carolina Central have covered the 1H Spread in 18 of their last 26 games (+8.80 Units / 29% ROI)
  • North Carolina Central have covered the Spread in 17 of their last 26 games (+8.20 Units / 29% ROI)
  • North Carolina Central has hit the 1H Moneyline in 17 of their last 26 games (+7.60 Units / 17% ROI)
  • North Carolina Central has hit the Game Total Under in 15 of their last 26 games (+2.90 Units / 10% ROI)

Morgan State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Morgan State has a 9-9 record against the spread this college basketball season (-0.9 Units / -4.32% ROI).

  • 4-10 when betting on the Moneyline for -3.75 Units / -26.22% ROI
  • 11-8 when betting the Over for +2.2 Units / 10.53% ROI
  • 8-11 when betting the Under for -4.1 Units / -19.62% ROI

North Carolina Central Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

North Carolina Central has a 12-5 record against the spread this college basketball season (+6.5 Units / 34.76% ROI).

  • 9-5 when betting on the Moneyline for +5 Units / 19.84% ROI
  • 7-10 when betting the Over for -4 Units / -21.39% ROI
  • 10-7 when betting the Under for +2.3 Units / 12.3% ROI

Morgan State Offensive Stats & Trends:

Morgan State has made 5.3 three-pointers per game this season — tied for 15th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.5

Morgan State has averaged 14.5 turnovers per game (305 turnovers/21 games) this season — tied for 10th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.8

Morgan State has averaged 1.18 points per shot (1,515 points/1,282 shots) this season — tied for 25th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.25

Morgan State has averaged 14.5 turnovers per game (305 turnovers/21 games) this season — tied for 3rd highest among MEAC Teams; League Avg: 13.6

North Carolina Central Offensive Stats & Trends:

North Carolina Central has an eFG% of 53% since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among MEAC Teams; League Avg: 49%

North Carolina Central has a TS% of 47% this season — 3rd best among MEAC Teams; League Avg: 45%

North Carolina Central has made 7.1 three-pointers per game this season — 2nd best among MEAC Teams; League Avg: 5.9

North Carolina Central has averaged 1.29 points per shot (1,515 points/1,176 shots) this season — 3rd best among MEAC Teams; League Avg: 1.20

Morgan State Defensive Stats & Trends:

Morgan State has averaged 23.0 defensive rebounds per game (483 rebounds/21 games) this season — 4th lowest among MEAC Teams; League Avg: 22.8

Morgan State has averaged 22.4 defensive rebounds per game (1,167 rebounds/52 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 4th lowest among MEAC Teams; League Avg: 22.5

Morgan State has averaged 8.4 steals per game (437 steals/52 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd best among MEAC Teams; League Avg: 8.0

Morgan State has allowed 78.8 points per game (1,654 points/21 games) this season — tied for 20th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 71.8

North Carolina Central Defensive Stats & Trends:

North Carolina Central has allowed opponents to shoot 26% from three (109/424) this season — best among MEAC Teams ; League Avg: 33%

North Carolina Central has averaged 23.6 defensive rebounds per game (471 rebounds/20 games) this season — tied for 3rd lowest among MEAC Teams; League Avg: 22.8

North Carolina Central has 170 steals this season — 3rd most among MEAC Teams

North Carolina Central has averaged 8.2 steals per game (409 steals/50 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 3rd best among MEAC Teams; League Avg: 8.0


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