It will be a battle between SBC opponents when the Arkansas State Red Wolves (7-8, 1-1 SBC) welcome the South Alabama Jaguars (9-6, 2-0 SBC) to the Convocation Center. The game is scheduled to start at 8 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 10, 2019.
South Alabama Jaguars at Arkansas State Red Wolves Betting Prediction
In the Jaguars’ last matchup, they were blown out by the No. 11 Auburn Tigers, 101-58. Auburn’s turnover percentage was their largest advantage over South Alabama. The Tigers had a rate of 14.0, while the Jaguars posted a mark of 28.3. Rodrick Sikes was the game’s leading scorer with 25 points on 8-for-18 shooting.
The Red Wolves lost big to the Abilene Christian Wildcats in their last contest, 94-73. One of Abilene Christian’s biggest advantages was getting to the free throw line. They made 31 trips to the line, while Arkansas State went 24 times. With 24 points on 9-for-15 shooting, Ty Cockfield II was Arkansas State’s leading scorer.
This has potential to be an error-filled game for the offense of Arkansas State. Arkansas State ranks 218th in the country in ball protection (turnover percentage of 19.7 percent), while the ball-hawking defense of South Alabama forces the 88th-most turnovers in the country (21.5 percent).
After the Jaguars won the sole contest against the Red Wolves last season, 87-67, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. South Alabama made 10 of its 25 three pointers (40.0 percent). Arkansas State, meanwhile, did a terrific job of converting from the charity stripe (21-28; 75.0 percent).
South Alabama Jaguars vs. Arkansas State Red Wolves Free Pick
Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Arkansas State, ATS Winner – Arkansas State, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Arkansas State ranks 60th in rebounds per game (38.9) while South Alabama ranks 181st in rebounds allowed per game (36.7).
The Red Wolves rank 43rd in blocks per game (4.5) while the Jaguars rank 153rd in blocks allowed per game (4.7).
South Alabama ranks 11th in three pointers allowed per game (17.7) while Arkansas State ranks 111th (21.8).
The Jaguars average 15.7 assists per game, which ranks 51st in the nation. The Red Wolves rank 122nd in assists allowed per game (13.1).
Bettings Trends:
The Jaguars’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 0.8, down from 4.1 for the season.
During their last five games, the Red Wolves have scored an average of 76.8 points per game (1.6 above their season average) and allowed an average of 82.4 points per game (5.2 above their season average).
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