Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks vs South Carolina State Bulldogs Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Maryland Eastern Shore vs South Carolina State NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Orangeburg.

Maryland Eastern Shore vs South Carolina State Prediction

Betting on today's Hawks and Bulldogs game? Catch the action at S-H-M Memorial Center in Orangeburg, SC, as the Bulldogs hosts this showdown at 7:30 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this game is set at 143.5 points, and South Carolina State is favored by -13.5 vs. Maryland Eastern Shore in a Mid-Eastern conference matchup.

Maryland Eastern Shore vs. South Carolina State Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks at South Carolina State Bulldogs
Where: Orangeburg at S-H-M Memorial Center
Date: Monday, January 13th
Betting Odds SCARST -13.5, MDES +637 | SCARST -1025 O/U 143.5

Hawks Preview: No Pressure for Maryland Eastern Shore as Away Dogs

Maryland Eastern Shore fell to 0-15 on the season after an 88-69 road loss to North Carolina Central on Saturday. The Hawks entered the game as +10.5 point underdogs and didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 157, exceeding the O/U line of 145.

After trailing 54-17 at halftime, the Hawks showed some fight in the 2nd half, outscoring the Eagles 52-34. While the 2nd half performance was a positive sign, the Hawks are still searching for their first win of the season.

Hawks Offense Breakdown

Maryland Eastern Shore put up 69 points in their last game, shooting 43.1% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 49%, with a strong 57.1% shooting on two-pointers, but they struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 26.1% of their threes (6/23). They also shot 63.3% from the free-throw line, making 19 of 30 attempts.

Po'Boigh King and Keishon Porter each scored 23 points, with Porter hitting all 3 of his three-point attempts and shooting 77.8% overall. King connected on 3 of 6 threes, shooting 64.3% from the field. The Hawks grabbed 11 offensive rebounds and dished out 11 assists in the game.

Hawks Team Defense

Despite Maryland Eastern Shore's defensive struggles, they put up 88 points in their last game. Their opponents shot 54% from the field, including 61% on two-point attempts, going 19/31.

From beyond the arc, Maryland Eastern Shore allowed 11 threes on 24 attempts, a 45% shooting rate. They also sent their opponents to the line 22 times, where they hit 17 free throws (77%).

Bulldogs Preview: Do the Bulldogs Have a Shot at a Home Win?

South Carolina State dropped to 6-10 on the season after a narrow 76-75 home loss to Delaware State on Saturday. The Bulldogs were -9.5 favorites going into the game but failed to cover the spread.

Leading 38-34 at halftime, South Carolina State allowed 42 points in the 2nd half while scoring 37. The total points for the game were 151, just over the O/U line of 149.5.

Bulldogs Offense Breakdown

South Carolina State put up 75 points in their last game, shooting 50% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 55.6%. They hit 57.9% of their two-point attempts, but struggled from beyond the arc, shooting just 31.2% (5/16). At the free-throw line, they connected on 59.3% of their attempts, going 16/27.

Robert Smith knocked down 5 threes on 7 attempts, finishing with 21 points, while Kaseem Watson led the team with 23 points on 9/12 shooting. Ponce James was perfect from deep, hitting all 3 of his attempts, and finished 6/7 from the field overall. The Bulldogs managed just 4 assists as a team, but grabbed 11 offensive rebounds.

Bulldogs Team Defense

South Carolina State Bulldogs gave up 76 points, with the opposing team shooting 50% from the field. They allowed 27 made field goals on 54 attempts.

Inside the arc, the Bulldogs allowed 22 two-point baskets on 38 attempts, a 57% shooting percentage. From three-point range, the opposing team hit 5 of 16 shots, shooting 31%.

Hawks vs Bulldogs Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Through their last ten road contests, the Hawks offense has averaged 58 points per game while allowing an average of 85. Maryland Eastern Shore posted an overall record of 0-10 while going 4-6 ATS.
The Bulldogs are 2-1 ATS in their last three home games and 2-1 straight-up.
Going back to their previous five games as the underdog, Maryland Eastern Shore has an ATS mark of 3-2 while going 0-5 straight up.
Through their previous three contests as the betting favorite, the Bulldogs have a strong record of 2-1. Their record vs the spread in these matchups is 1-2.