The South Carolina State Bulldogs host Morgan State on Saturday, looking to build on their 4-10 mark against the 2-9 Bears in college hoops action at SHM Memorial Center.

The Bulldogs currently sports a 4-10 record overall in NCAAB action, and have posted a corresponding betting slate of 0-0 ATS. The Bears are 2-9 and 1-2 ATS. Betting totals have seen the Bulldogs produce a 0-0 OVER/UNDER record on the season, while the Bears have gone 2-1 against the number.



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Power Rankings / Prediction:
According to new college basketball power rankings here, it's the No. 256-ranked Bulldogs and the No. 216-rated Bears in this matchup. Computer formulas aimed at predicting NCAAB scores point to a 61-54 win for the Bears on Saturday.



How They Match Up:
The game also pits South Carolina State's No. 263-ranked offense, averaging 63.6 PPG, against a Bears defense that ranks No. 258 at 70.5 PPG. The Bulldogs field goal percentage has averaged 39.3% so far, less than the Bears marksmen have achieved on the year, 42.3% per game.

Defensively, Morgan State features the nation's No. 204-rated defense on the road, allowing 72.3 points per game. South Carolina State, meanwhile, comes in at No. 280 nationally in scoring at home.

In their last action, Morgan State was an 87-74 loser on the road against San Francisco. The Bears endured an 87-74 loss at the hands of the Dons on Tuesday, despite a 21-point effort from Ameer Ali at War Memorial Gymnasium.

Last time out for South Carolina State, they were a 79-51 loser as they battled South Carolina on the road. South Carolina State was run off the court by the Gamecocks on Tuesday as South Carolina routed them 79-51 at Colonial Life Arena.

Next up:
Morgan State at Savannah State, Monday, January 9
South Carolina State home to Coppin State, Monday, January 9