It will be a battle between MEAC opponents when the Bethune-Cookman Wildcats (9-13, 4-4 MEAC) welcome the North Carolina A&T Aggies (11-10, 6-1 MEAC) to Moore Gym. The game begins at 7:30 p.m. ET on Monday, February 4, 2019.
North Carolina A&T Aggies at Bethune-Cookman Wildcats ATS Prediction
The Aggies are trying to rebound after their 63-39 loss to the Florida A&M Rattlers in their last contest. Florida A&M’s effective field goal percentage was their largest advantage over North Carolina A&T. The Rattlers had a rate of 0.580 (above their season average of 0.494), while the Aggies posted a mark of 0.315 (below their season average of 0.546). Ibrahim Sylla was the top scorer from either team with 13 points on 6-for-14 shooting.
The last time the Wildcats were in action, they were victorious over the North Carolina Central Eagles, 74-64. The Wildcats held the Eagles to an effective field goal percentage of 0.346 (below their season average of 0.522) and had a turnover percentage of 15.3 (better than their season average of 18.1). With 11 points and 12 rebounds, Cletrell Pope played well for Bethune-Cookman.
After the Aggies won the only contest against the Wildcats last season, 86-80, these teams will clash for the first time this year. The Aggies had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (36.2 vs. 18.4) and had a better turnover percentage (11.4 vs. 14.5).
It will be a matchup of conflicting styles as the fast-breaking Wildcats (ranked 42nd in the NCAA in possessions per game) will look to push the more half-court-oriented Aggies (268th in possessions per game).
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Bethune-Cookman ranks ninth in rebounds per game (41.4) while North Carolina A&T ranks 285th (30.9).
The Aggies rank 90th in assists per game (14.4) while the Wildcats rank 203rd in assists allowed per game (14.5).
Bethune-Cookman ranks 47th in steals per game (7.7) while North Carolina A&T ranks 117th in steals allowed per game (6.4).
The Wildcats average 3.9 blocks per game, which ranks 62nd in the nation. The Aggies rank 102nd in blocks allowed per game (3.4).
North Carolina A&T ranks 209th in three pointers attempted per game (20.6) while Bethune-Cookman ranks 231st (19.9).
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The Aggies have outscored opponents by an average of 0.2 points in their last five games. For the season, North Carolina A&T has lost by an average of 1.2 points.
During their last five games, the Wildcats have scored an average of 78.8 points per game (5.9 above their season average) and allowed an average of 70.6 points per game (1.8 below their season average).
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