The Southern University Jaguars (1-16, 0-4 SWAC) look to snap their 10-game losing streak when they clash against the UAPB Golden Lions (6-10, 3-0 SWAC) at F.G. Clark Center. The game is scheduled to begin at 6:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 19, 2019.
UAPB Golden Lions at Southern University Jaguars ATS Prediction
The last time the Golden Lions played, they topped the Alabama A&M Bulldogs, 50-49. The Golden Lions had a better free throw rate (0.208 vs. 0.176) and had a turnover percentage of 17.2 (better than their season average of 19.1). With 13 points on 4-for-14 shooting, Martaveous McKnight was UAPB’s high scorer.
The Jaguars fell to the Jackson State Tigers in their last outing, 64-58. Jackson State’s turnover percentage was the team’s largest strength over Southern University. The Tigers posted a mark of 13.3 (stronger than their season average of 18.6), while the Jaguars had a rate of 31.6 (above their season average of 20.6). With 16 points on 6-for-9 shooting, Sidney Umude led Southern University in scoring.
After the Golden Lions won two out of three contests against the Jaguars last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. In the most recent contest, UAPB won 71-65. UAPB’s 0.557 effective field goal percentage was its biggest advantage over Southern University, who had a rate of 0.430.
UAPB Golden Lions vs. Southern University Jaguars Free Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
UAPB ranks 212th in rebounds per game (33.7) while Southern University ranks 256th (30.4).
The Jaguars average 6.4 steals per game, which ranks 116th in the country. The Golden Lions rank 150th in steals allowed per game (7.5).
UAPB ranks 232nd in three pointers attempted per game (19.3) while Southern University ranks 260th (17.4).
Bettings Trends:
The Golden Lions’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 1.0, down from 9.6 for the season.
During their last five games, the Jaguars have scored an average of 60.4 points per game (6.0 below their season average) and allowed an average of 75.2 points per game (6.1 below their season average).
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