Baltimore, MD, January 12, 2026 – The Morgan State Bears aim to continue their home-court advantage when thay face the North Carolina Central Eagles in a crucial Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference showdown. Both teams are coming off weekend wins – NC Central defeated Coppin State 88-77 on Saturday, while morgan State edged past South carolina State 72-67 that same day.
Eagles Soar on the Road, Bears Defend Home Turf
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The Eagles have struggled away from home this season, posting a 3-5 record, but are looking to capitalize on Morgan State’s recent defensive lapses. The bears, though, are a formidable force at Talmadge L. Hill Field House, boasting a 6-2 record. Historically, North Carolina Central leads the all-time series 56-45, but Morgan State has swept the last two season series, adding a layer of intrigue to this matchup. Tipoff is scheduled for 6 p.m. ET from Talmadge L. Hill Field House.
Model Predicts High-Scoring Affair
- The SportsLine Projection Model simulates each game 10,000 times.
- The model is on a 9-1 run on its top-rated over/under college basketball picks.
- The model predicts the Over will hit in this game, with a combined total of 149 points.
- Gage lattimore of NC Central is projected to lead his team with 18.2 points.
- Elijah Davis is expected to pace the Bears with 19.7 points.
The SportsLine Projection Model has run simulations on this game 10,000 times, adn the results point towards a high-scoring contest. The model is predicting the total points scored will exceed 146.5. The Over has hit in each of the last six meetings between these two teams, and in two of North Carolina Central’s last three games. The model projects the Eagles to have three players score 9.6 or more points, led by Gage Lattimore’s projected 18.2 points. The Bears are expected to have three players scoring 13.8 or more points, with Elijah Davis leading the way at 19.7 points. The model’s simulations indicate a combined total of 149 points, clearing the over in over 50% of scenarios.
Betting lines and Were to Watch
| NC Central vs. Morgan State spread: | NC Central -1.5 at DraftKings sportsbook |
| NC Central vs. Morgan state Over/Under: | 146.5 points |
| NC Central vs. morgan State Money Line: | NC Central -116, Morgan State -104 |
| NC Central vs. Morgan State Picks: | See picks at SportsLine |
| NC Central vs. Morgan State Streaming: | Fubo (Try for free) |
The model also identifies a side of the spread that hits in over 70% of the simulations. For those looking to place a wager, the latest odds show North Carolina Central as a 1.5-point favourite. Fans can catch the action live on Fubo, which offers a free trial.
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