Morgan State vs Maryland-Baltimore County Picks and Prediction – 11/27/2024

The Morgan State Bears will be in Baltimore MD Wednesday afternoon for a matchup against the UMBC Retrievers. Morgan St ate has struggled this season which is three wins through five games played on a three-game losing streak coming into Wednesday following a four point loss against Towson. Offensively Morgan State has been mediocre this season every 76.9 points per game but average is 72 points per game during their three-game skid. Defensively Morgan State has allowed 75.4 points per game this season but have given up more than 77 points per game during their three-game losing streak. Stay up to date with our College Basketball Picks.

Wynston Tobbs has led Morgan State this season averaging 16.5 points per game. Amahrie Simpkins is second on the team averaging 13.4 points as the only other player on the roster in double digits to go along with the team high 2.5 assists. Will Thomas averages 9.3 points and Kameron Hobbs chips in 8.6 points per game. Daniel Akitoby averages 7.6 points in the team leading 5.9 rebounds.

The UMBC Retrievers have split their first eight games of the year coming into Wednesday following an 18 point victory against Howard. The Retrievers offense has been phenomenal this season averaging 82 points on 47.9% from the floor. Defensively UMBC has done just enough holding opponents to 74.5 points per game after allowing 77 in their last outing.

Bryce Johnson leads UMBC this season averaging 16.5 points per game. Marcus Banks Jr. averages 13.3 points and leads the team pulling in five rebounds. Josh Odunowo averages 11.5 points per game in 25 minutes of action. Louis Jordan chips in 9.1 points and Marlon Short chips in 6.9 points per game. Ace Valentine is averaging 6.6 points in a team being 3.5 assists.

UMBC is the better team in this matchup playing the better basketball this season. Look for the Retrievers to lean on their strengths and home fans Wednesday afternoon. Take UMBC to do the work as they get the winning cover at home Wednesday to edge above .500 on the year. Final Score Prediction, UMBC Retrievers win and cover 75-62.