Morgan State vs SC State Prediction 2/25/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Morgan State vs South Carolina State Prediction for this college basketball game on Wednesday, February 25th. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this college basketball matchup.

South Carolina State Bulldogs Preview

The South Carolina State Bulldogs have a 7-19 overall record and a 5-5 record in the MEAC. They are coming off a 90-71 road loss against Norfolk State and their previous three games were an 85-72 home win against North Carolina Central, a 59-57 home loss against Coppin State and an 85-57 road loss against Howard.

Offensively, South Carolina State averages 66 points per game, while allowing 80 points per game defensively. The Bulldogs shoot with 41% from the field and grab 30.8 rebounds per game, while dishing out 12 assists per game. They average 3.6 blocks per game and 7 steals per game defensively.

Jayden Johnson leads South Carolina State in scoring, with an average of 13.2 points per game, while shooting with 44.3% from the field and 73.3% from the free throw line, adding a team-high 3.5 assists. Derwin Hodge Jr. is the team’s leading rebounder with 3.2 per game.

Morgan State Bears Preview

The Morgan State Bears have an 11-14 overall record and a 7-3 record in the MEAC. They are coming off an 82-68 home win against Delaware State and their previous three games were an 80-76 road loss against North Carolina Central, a 79-71 home win against Maryland Eastern Shore and an 89-80 road win against Coppin State.

Offensively, Morgan State averages 75.2 points per game, while allowing 78.2 points per game defensively. The Bears shoot with 43% from the field and grab 34.8 rebounds per game, while dishing out 13.3 assists per game. They average 3.5 blocks per game and 5.3 steals per game defensively.

Alfred Worrell Jr. leads Morgan State in scoring, with an average of 17.6 points per game, while shooting with 40.3% from the field and 87.6% from the free throw line. Christian Meeks is the team’s leading rebounder with 5.8 per game. Elijah Davis leads the team in assists with 6 per game.

Morgan State Bears @ South Carolina State Bulldogs Betting Trends: February 25, 2026

Why the South Carolina State Bulldogs will win

• South Carolina State has won each of its last 13 night games against Conference opponents.
• Morgan State has lost each of its last six night games following a home win.
• South Carolina State has won the first half in each of its last seven night games against Conference opponents at Smith-Hammond Middleton Memorial Center.

Why the Morgan State Bears will win

• Morgan State has won seven of its last eight games.
• South Carolina State has lost four of its last five home games following a road loss.
• Morgan State has won the first half in four of its last five night games against South Carolina State.

Total Points Facts

• Each of South Carolina State’s last six night games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 157 or fewer points.
• Five of Morgan State’s last six games have produced a total of 157 or fewer points.

Matchup/League Facts

• South Carolina State ranks 362nd among Division 1 teams for opponent free throw attempts per game this season (27.3).
• South Carolina State ranks 361st among Division 1 teams for opponent free throws made per game this season (19.7).
• Morgan State ranks 365th among Division 1 teams for opponent free throw attempts per game this season (29.0).
• Morgan State ranks 363rd among Division 1 teams for opponent free throws made per game this season (20.0).

Morgan State vs South Carolina State Prediction 

In this Morgan State vs South Carolina State Prediction, South Carolina State is coming as -1 home favorites. Morgan State has a better overall record and has been in far better form, so the wrong team is favored in this spot. South Carolina State is 1-3 both straight up and against the spread in its last 4 games, while Morgan State is red-hot lately with a 7-1 record in its last 8 games and has covered the spread in its last seven games. They have already won South Carolina State previously this season and I expect them to do so again today, so take Morgan State on the moneyline on the road.

Nikos Lagouretos's Pick: Morgan State ML