| MATCHUP | North Carolina Central Eagles | Morgan State Bears |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 7-11 | 4-13 |
| Where | Hill Field House, Baltimore, MD | |
| When | Monday, January 12, 2026 | |
| Time | 06:00 PM EST | |
The North Carolina Central Eagles and Morgan State Bears meet Monday in the college basketball action at the Hill Field House. Here’s a North Carolina Central vs Morgan State Prediction. This article will include a North Carolina Central vs Morgan State Pick.
North Carolina Central Eagles Betting Preview
The North Carolina Central Eagles beat Norfolk State and Coppin State, and they play Howard next. NC Central has lost 5 of its last 8 games.
The North Carolina Central Eagles are averaging 77.6 points on 42.6 percent shooting and allowing 82.7 points on 45.9 percent shooting. Gage Lattimore is averaging 18.7 points and 3.8 rebounds, while Khouri Carvey is averaging 14.2 points and 7 rebounds. Jae Slack is the third double-digit scorer and Kyric Davis is grabbing 2.2 rebounds. The North Carolina Central Eagles are shooting 31.3 percent from beyond the arc and 73.3 percent from the free throw line. The North Carolina Central Eagles are allowing 35.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 32.1 rebounds per game.
Morgan State Bears Betting Preview
The Morgan State Bears lost to Maryland Eastern Shore, beat South Carolina State, and they play Delaware State next. Morgan State has lost 12 of its last 16 games.
The Morgan State Bears are averaging 74.1 points on 41.5 percent shooting and allowing 85.3 points on 49.8 percent shooting. Alfred Worrell Jr. is averaging 15 points and 3.1 rebounds, while Rob Lawson is averaging 13.4 points and 3.1 rebounds. Elijah Davis is the third double-digit scorer and Walter Peggs Jr. is dishing 1.1 assists. The Morgan State Bears are shooting 30.4 percent from beyond the arc and 72.8 percent from the free throw line. The Morgan State Bears are allowing 35 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 29 rebounds per game.
Why the Morgan State Bears will win
- Morgan State has won each of its last four games against North Carolina Central.
- North Carolina Central has lost each of its last three games at Talmadge L. Hill Field House.
- North Carolina Central has lost the first half in three of its last four night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Why the North Carolina Central Eagles will win
- Morgan State has lost each of its last four night games following a home win.
- North Carolina Central has won three of its last four games against the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference.
- North Carolina Central has won the first half in 11 of its last 14 games against Morgan State.
Total Points Facts
- Seven of North Carolina Central’s last eight night games against the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference have produced a total of 155+ points.
- Each of Morgan State’s last five night games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 147 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Morgan State ranks 20th among Division 1 teams for opponent field goal attempts per game this season (53.6).
- North Carolina Central ranks T31st among Division 1 teams for steals per game this season (9.4).
North Carolina Central vs Morgan State Prediction
Usually I’d give the edge to a team like Morgan State at home in a toss up spot, as home is where all 4 of its wins have come this season. However, it’s North Carolina Central that’s far and away more battle tested, which should pay off in a spot like this. North Carolina Central has played NC State, Virginia, North Carolina, Dayton, and Kentucky. North Carolina Central has also covered 5 straight games, which includes an outright upset over Norfolk State. Morgan State is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games and 6-8 ATS on the season overall. I’ll side with the road team in this spot.