It will be a battle between SBC opponents when the South Alabama Jaguars (11-11, 4-5 SBC) welcome the Arkansas State Red Wolves (10-12, 4-5 SBC) to the Mitchell Center. The game starts at 8 p.m. ET on Thursday, February 7, 2019.
Arkansas State Red Wolves vs. South Alabama Jaguars Free Prediction
In the Red Wolves’ last outing, they defeated the Little Rock Trojans, 84-83. The Red Wolves had a great free throw rate of 0.281 (above their season average of 0.272) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.596 (above their season average of 0.477). Arkansas State was lifted by Ty Cockfield II, who was the game’s leading scorer with 28 points on 10-for-19 shooting.
The Jaguars beat the Troy Trojans in their last outing, 81-75. The Jaguars knocked down 15 of their 21 free throws (71.4 percent) and had a turnover percentage of 11.1 (better than their season average of 17.1). With 16 points and 10 rebounds, Josh Ajayi had a good performance for South Alabama.
The offensive glass should be a major edge for Arkansas State in this meeting. The Red Wolves currently rank 44th in offensive rebounding percentage (33.7 percent), while South Alabama ranks 299th in defensive rebounding percentage (68.6 percent).
This will be the second game of the season between these two squads. In the first, the Jaguars lost 66-65. Rodrick Sikes scored a game-high 24 points. The Red Wolves knocked down 20 of their 26 free throws (76.9 percent) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (40.0 vs. 26.8).
Arkansas State Red Wolves at South Alabama Jaguars Odds Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Arkansas State ranks 36th in rebounds per game (39.0) while South Alabama ranks 231st (33.7).
The Red Wolves rank 50th in blocks per game (4.1) while the Jaguars rank 169th in blocks allowed per game (4.5).
South Alabama ranks 20th in three pointers allowed per game (18.6) while Arkansas State ranks 119th (22.1).
The Jaguars average 14.5 assists per game, which ranks 83rd in the country. The Red Wolves rank 139th in assists allowed per game (13.2).
South Alabama ranks 121st in steals per game (6.3) while Arkansas State ranks 150th in steals allowed per game (7.0).
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The Red Wolves’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 6.6, up from 3.0 for the season.
During their last five games, the Jaguars have scored an average of 79.0 points per game (4.8 above their season average) and allowed an average of 78.4 points per game (5.8 above their season average).
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