North Carolina Central vs Maryland-Eastern Shore Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 27

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Maryland-Eastern Shore head coach Jason Crafton watches in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Connecticut, Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2021, in Hartford, Conn.
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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Jan 27, 2024, 12:48 PM
  • North Carolina Central (9-5) is a -4.5 point favorite vs Maryland-Eastern Shore (6-8)
  • Total (Over/Under): 136.5 points
  • North Carolina Central / Maryland-Eastern Shore TV channel: ESPN+

The North Carolina Central Eagles (9-5) visit Hytche Center to take on the Maryland-Eastern Shore Hawks (6-8) on Jan. 27. Tip off is scheduled for 4:00pm EST in Princess Anne, MD.

North Carolina Central is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -4.5 (-115).

The North Carolina Central vs. Maryland-Eastern Shore Over/Under is 136.5 total points.

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North Carolina Central vs. Maryland-Eastern Shore Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
North Carolina Central-4.5 -115O 136.5 -105-225
Maryland-Eastern Shore +4.5 -105U 136.5 -115+180

North Carolina Central vs Maryland-Eastern Shore Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts North Carolina Central will win this college basketball game with 67.7% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

North Carolina Central vs Maryland-Eastern Shore Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Maryland-Eastern Shore will cover the spread with 52.6% confidence for today’s game.


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  • North Carolina Central has hit the Moneyline in 14 of their last 22 games (+6.95 Units / 15% ROI)
  • North Carolina Central has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 11 of their last 15 away games (+6.50 Units / 38% ROI)
  • North Carolina Central have covered the 1H Spread in 16 of their last 25 games (+5.70 Units / 20% ROI)
  • North Carolina Central has hit the 1H Moneyline in 15 of their last 25 games (+4.90 Units / 12% ROI)
  • North Carolina Central has hit the Game Total Under in 10 of their last 15 away games (+4.50 Units / 27% ROI)
  • Maryland Eastern Shore has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 17 of their last 25 games (+7.95 Units / 28% ROI)
  • Maryland Eastern Shore has hit the Game Total Under in 15 of their last 25 games (+4.00 Units / 15% ROI)
  • Maryland Eastern Shore has hit the Team Total Under in 15 of their last 25 games (+3.45 Units / 12% ROI)
  • Maryland Eastern Shore has hit the Moneyline in 5 of their last 9 games at home (+1.60 Units / 9% ROI)

North Carolina Central Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

North Carolina Central has a 9-5 record against the spread this college basketball season (+3.5 Units / 22.73% ROI).

  • 6-5 when betting on the Moneyline for +2 Units / 14.29% ROI
  • 6-8 when betting the Over for -2.8 Units / -18.18% ROI
  • 8-6 when betting the Under for +1.4 Units / 9.09% ROI

Maryland-Eastern Shore Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Maryland-Eastern Shore has a 6-8 record against the spread this college basketball season (-2.8 Units / -18.18% ROI).

  • 2-4 when betting on the Moneyline for +0.5 Units / 6.94% ROI
  • 6-8 when betting the Over for -2.8 Units / -18.18% ROI
  • 8-6 when betting the Under for +1.4 Units / 9.09% ROI

North Carolina Central Offensive Stats & Trends:

North Carolina Central is shooting 56% from inside the arc (319/569) this season — best among MEAC Teams; League Avg: 51%

North Carolina Central is shooting 56% from inside the arc (821/1,480) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among MEAC Teams; League Avg: 51%

North Carolina Central is shooting 31% from three (123/393) this season — 4th lowest among MEAC Teams; League Avg: 32%

North Carolina Central has a 39% free throw rate (410 free throw attempts/1,064 field goal attempts) this season — 3rd highest among MEAC Teams; League Avg: 34%

Maryland-Eastern Shore Offensive Stats & Trends:

Maryland-Eastern Shore is shooting 45% from inside the arc (194/427) this season — 10th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 52%

Maryland-Eastern Shore has an assist to turnover ratio of 0.9 (195 assists/ 220 TOs) this season — tied for 17th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.1

Maryland-Eastern Shore has averaged 12.9 turnovers per game (220 turnovers/17 games) this season — 3rd best among MEAC Teams; League Avg: 13.8

Maryland-Eastern Shore has averaged 13.9 turnovers per game (665 turnovers/48 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 3rd best among MEAC Teams; League Avg: 14.4

North Carolina Central Defensive Stats & Trends:

North Carolina Central has allowed opponents to shoot 26% from three (102/393) this season — best among MEAC Teams ; League Avg: 34%

North Carolina Central has averaged 23.3 defensive rebounds per game (420 rebounds/18 games) this season — 4th lowest among MEAC Teams; League Avg: 22.9

North Carolina Central has allowed 5.7 made three-pointers per game this season — best among MEAC Teams ; League Avg: 7.5

North Carolina Central has averaged 8.4 steals per game (152 steals/18 games) this season — 4th lowest among MEAC Teams; League Avg: 7.8

Maryland-Eastern Shore Defensive Stats & Trends:

Maryland-Eastern Shore has 465 steals since the start of the 2022-23 season — most among MEAC Teams

Maryland-Eastern Shore has averaged 9.7 steals per game (465 steals/48 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among MEAC Teams; League Avg: 8.0

Maryland-Eastern Shore has forced 16.5 turnovers per game (791 turnovers/48 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among MEAC Teams ; League Avg: 14.8

Maryland-Eastern Shore has averaged 23.9 defensive rebounds per game (406 rebounds/17 games) this season — tied for best among MEAC Teams; League Avg: 22.9


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