The North Carolina Central Eagles (1-5) face off against the Southern University Jaguars (0-5) in the Emerald Coast Classic at The Arena at NW Florida St. The game begins at 11 a.m. ET on Saturday, November 24, 2018.
Southern University Jaguars vs. North Carolina Central Eagles ATS Prediction
The last time the Jaguars played, they were topped by the Western Michigan Broncos, 85-70. Western Michigan’s 0.333 free throw rate was their biggest advantage over Southern University, who had a mark of 0.197. The Broncos’ mark was below their season average of 0.355, while the Jaguars’ was below their season average of 0.252. Eddie Reese led Southern University in scoring with 22 points on 8-for-17 shooting.
The Eagles fell to the Nicholls Colonels in their last outing, 77-63. Nicholls’ turnover percentage was their largest advantage over North Carolina Central. The Colonels had a rate of 12.2 (stronger than their season average of 16.2), while the Eagles posted a mark of 17.6. North Carolina Central’s Raasean Davis had a good game, leading the team in scoring with 16 points on 7-for-10 shooting.
North Carolina Central could dominate the offensive glass in this contest. Since the 2017-18 season, the Eagles rank 28th in offensive rebounding percentage (34.3 percent), while Southern University ranks 273rd in defensive rebounding percentage (69.4 percent).
Southern University Jaguars vs. North Carolina Central Eagles Odds Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – North Carolina Central, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
North Carolina Central ranks 53rd in assists per game (15.4) while Southern University ranks 305th (10.7).
The Eagles rank 56th in rebounds allowed per game (32.7) while the Jaguars rank 262nd (36.9).
North Carolina Central ranks 119th in blocks allowed per game (3.1) while Southern University ranks 247th (4.2).
The Jaguars rank 209th in steals per game (5.7) while the Eagles rank 263rd (5.1).
North Carolina Central ranks 298th in three pointers attempted per game (18.5) while Southern University ranks 335th (15.8).
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