It will be a battle between MEAC opponents when the Florida A&M Rattlers (4-13, 1-1 MEAC) welcome the Savannah State Tigers (4-12, 1-1 MEAC) to the Al Lawson Center. The game begins at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 12, 2019.
Savannah State Tigers vs. Florida A&M Rattlers Betting Prediction
In the Tigers’ last matchup, they defeated the Morgan State Bears, 88-87. Savannah State had an effective field goal percentage of 0.568 (above their season average of 0.451). Morgan State, on the other hand, forced the Tigers into a turnover percentage of 22.0 (above their season average of 16.8). Savannah State rallied around Tyrell Harper, who had 11 points, 13 rebounds and seven assists.
The Rattlers fell to the Norfolk State Spartans in their last contest, 72-62. Norfolk State’s free throw rate was their biggest advantage over Florida A&M. The Spartans had a rate of 0.347 (above their season average of 0.270), while the Rattlers posted a mark of 0.204 (below the 0.278 mark opponents have averaged against Norfolk State this season). Florida A&M’s D.J. Jones had a good performance, leading the team in scoring with 14 points on 6-for-10 shooting.
After the Tigers won the only contest against the Rattlers last season, 107-100, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. Savannah State was lights out from beyond the arc (14-34; 41.2 percent). Florida A&M, on the other hand, had a much better turnover percentage (11.9 vs. 18.0).
Points at the line might be rare for Florida A&M in this contest. The Rattlers currently rank 333rd in the country with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.169, while Savannah State ranks 77th in FTA rate allowed (0.200). It will also be a matchup of contrasting styles as the fast-paced Tigers rank third in possessions per game, while the more methodical Rattlers rank 329th.
Savannah State Tigers vs. Florida A&M Rattlers Odds Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Florida A&M, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Savannah State ranks first in three pointers attempted per game (42.5) while Florida A&M ranks 267th (15.6).
The Tigers rank 27th in rebounds per game (40.3) while the Rattlers rank 253rd (29.4).
Savannah State ranks 50th in assists per game (15.8) while Florida A&M ranks 184th (12.1).
The Rattlers rank 43rd in steals per game (8.0) while the Tigers rank 164th in steals allowed per game (7.8).
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The Tigers’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 20.6, up from 20.5 for the season.
During their last five games, the Rattlers have scored an average of 62.4 points per game (0.8 above their season average) and allowed an average of 73.0 points per game (2.4 above their season average).
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