The North Carolina A&T Aggies (11-9, 6-0 MEAC) put their seven-game winning streak on the line when they square off with the Florida A&M Rattlers (8-14, 5-2 MEAC) at Al Lawson Center. The game begins at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 2, 2019.
North Carolina A&T Aggies vs. Florida A&M Rattlers Betting Prediction
In the Aggies’ last matchup, they beat the North Carolina Central Eagles, 51-48. The Aggies were 8-10 from the foul line (80.0 percent) and held the Eagles to an effective field goal percentage of 0.377 (below their season average of 0.526). With 16 points on 5-for-6 shooting, Ronald Jackson was North Carolina A&T’s leading scorer.
The Rattlers beat the Morgan State Bears in their last contest, 72-66. Florida A&M had an effective field goal percentage of 0.615 (above their season average of 0.488). Morgan State, on the other hand, had an offensive rebounding percentage of 42.2 (above their season average of 30.9). With 11 points, eight blocks and five rebounds, Florida A&M’s Isaiah Martin had a solid performance.
Half-court execution will be critical when a pair of the country’s slowest-paced teams square off. Florida A&M currently ranks 309th in possessions per game (66.8) and North Carolina A&T is 254th (68.1).
After the Rattlers won the only game against the Aggies last season, 83-77, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. Florida A&M had a better turnover percentage (10.9 vs. 13.3). North Carolina A&T, meanwhile, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (31.0 vs. 24.1).
North Carolina A&T Aggies vs. Florida A&M Rattlers ATS Pick
Basketball Pick: SU Winner – North Carolina A&T, ATS Winner – North Carolina A&T, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
North Carolina A&T averages 14.8 assists per game, which ranks 74th in the NCAA. Florida A&M ranks 97th in assists allowed per game (12.5).
Bettings Trends:
The Aggies have outscored opponents by an average of 9.6 points in their last five games. On the season, North Carolina A&T has been defeated by an average of 0.0 points.
During their last five games, the Rattlers have scored an average of 66.2 points per game (3.5 above their season average) and allowed an average of 61.4 points per game (7.1 below their season average).
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