It will be a battle between SWAC opponents when the Alabama A&M Bulldogs (2-16, 1-3 SWAC) welcome the Alabama State Hornets (5-10, 3-1 SWAC) to Elmore Gymnasium. The game is scheduled to start at 6 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 19, 2019.
Alabama State Hornets at Alabama A&M Bulldogs Betting Prediction
The last time the Hornets played, they defeated the Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils, 81-79. Alabama State’s rebounding was their largest strength. The Hornets had 22 offensive rebounds and 48 total rebounds, while the Delta Devils had 14 and 41, respectively. Reginald Gee had a good game for Alabama State, putting up 16 points and seven rebounds.
The Bulldogs lost a tough one against the UAPB Golden Lions in their last game, 50-49. UAPB’s free throw rate was their biggest advantage over Alabama A&M. The Golden Lions had a rate of 0.208 (below their season average of 0.258), while the Bulldogs posted a mark of 0.176 (below the 0.273 mark opponents have averaged against UAPB this season). Alabama A&M’s Andre Kennedy had a good game, leading both teams in scoring with 19 points on 9-for-14 shooting.
After the Hornets won both matchups against the Bulldogs last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. In the last game, Alabama State won 69-50. The Hornets had a much better free throw rate (0.354 vs. 0.050) and had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.542 vs. 0.392).
This has potential to be a mistake-prone game for the offense of Alabama A&M. Alabama A&M ranks 329th in the nation in ball protection (turnover percentage of 22.6 percent), while the disruptive defense of Alabama State forces the 75th-most turnovers in the NCAA (21.6 percent).
Alabama State Hornets at Alabama A&M Bulldogs ATS Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Alabama A&M averages 7.8 steals per game, which ranks 42nd in the nation. Alabama State ranks 146th in steals allowed per game (7.4).
The Hornets rank 154th in three pointers attempted per game (22.1) while the Bulldogs rank 238th (19.1).
Alabama State ranks 149th in rebounds per game (35.4) while Alabama A&M ranks 212th in rebounds allowed per game (37.4).
The Hornets rank 91st in blocks per game (3.5) while the Bulldogs rank 131st in blocks allowed per game (4.1).
Alabama A&M ranks 185th in assists per game (11.9) while Alabama State ranks 225th (10.3).
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The Hornets have outscored opponents by an average of 2.6 points in their last five games. On the season, Alabama State has been defeated by an average of 6.7 points.
During their last five games, the Bulldogs have scored an average of 58.4 points per game (1.1 below their season average) and allowed an average of 67.2 points per game (6.9 below their season average).
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