The Alabama A&M Bulldogs (2-15, 1-2 SWAC) look to snap their 11-game road losing streak in a matchup against the UAPB Golden Lions (5-10, 2-0 SWAC) at H.O. Clemmons Arena. The game starts at 8:30 p.m. ET on Monday, January 14, 2019.
Alabama A&M Bulldogs at UAPB Golden Lions Betting Prediction
The Bulldogs are hoping for a better outcome after their 72-63 loss to the Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils in their last game. Mississippi Valley State’s 0.598 effective field goal percentage was their biggest strength over Alabama A&M, who had a mark of 0.422. The Delta Devils’ mark was above their season average of 0.409, while the Bulldogs’ was below the 0.576 mark opponents have averaged against Mississippi Valley State this season. Andre Kennedy put together a good outing for Alabama A&M, putting up 12 points and 11 rebounds.
In the Golden Lions’ last game, they were victorious over the Alabama State Hornets, 82-71. The Golden Lions held the Hornets to an offensive rebounding percentage of 22.2 (below their season average of 28.7) and had a free throw rate of 0.447 (above their season average of 0.247). Martaveous McKnight was the top scorer from either team with 27 points on 10-for-15 shooting from the field.
This has potential to be a mistake-prone game for the offense of UAPB. UAPB ranks 313th in the country in ball protection (turnover percentage of 21.8 percent), while the pesky defense of Alabama A&M forces the 78th-most turnovers in the nation (21.6 percent).
After the Golden Lions won both contests against the Bulldogs last season, these teams will meet for the first time this year. In the last game, UAPB won 80-62. The Golden Lions had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.603 vs. 0.411) and had a better offensive rebounding percentage (41.4 vs. 36.8).
Alabama A&M Bulldogs at UAPB Golden Lions Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
UAPB ranks 47th in three pointers allowed per game (19.9) while Alabama A&M ranks 173rd (23.6).
The Bulldogs rank 45th in steals per game (7.9) while the Golden Lions rank 166th in steals allowed per game (7.5).
Alabama A&M ranks 199th in assists per game (11.9) while UAPB ranks 225th (10.9).
The Golden Lions rank 211th in rebounds per game (33.8) while the Bulldogs rank 230th (32.9).
Bettings Trends:
The Bulldogs’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 10.2, down from 15.4 for the season.
During their last five games, the Golden Lions have scored an average of 69.4 points per game (2.9 above their season average) and allowed an average of 72.8 points per game (3.9 below their season average).
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