The Howard Bison (6-8) will attempt to extend their five-game home winning streak in a matchup against the Florida A&M Rattlers (3-12) at Burr Arena. The game is scheduled to get underway at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 5, 2019.
Florida A&M Rattlers vs. Howard Bison Free Prediction
In the Rattlers’ last game, they defeated the Jacksonville Dolphins, 65-50. Florida A&M’s effective field goal percentage was their largest advantage over Jacksonville. The Rattlers had a rate of 0.547, while the Dolphins posted a mark of 0.298. Florida A&M was lifted by Tracy Hector, who had 11 points and eight rebounds.
The Bison won big over the Washington Adventist Shock in their last contest, 115-91. The Bison had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.564 vs. 0.419) and had a better turnover percentage (10.1 vs. 13.6). Chad Lott was the game’s top scorer with 27 points on 10-for-15 shooting from the field.
After the Rattlers won two out of three meetings against the Bison last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. In the most recent matchup, Florida A&M won 88-78. The Rattlers made 29 of their 35 free throws (82.9 percent) and had a better effective field goal percentage (0.590 vs. 0.500).
RJ Cole has averaged 0 points over the last five games for Howard.
Conflicting tempos will be on display in this battle. Howard has preferred to play up-tempo (ninth in possessions per game), while Florida A&M has been slower-paced (338th in possessions per game).
Florida A&M at Howard Free Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Howard ranks 52nd in rebounds per game (39.1) while Florida A&M ranks 258th (29.4).
The Rattlers rank 41st in three pointers allowed per game (19.9) while the Bison rank 174th (24.1).
Howard ranks 47th in blocks per game (4.4) while Florida A&M ranks 154th (2.3).
The Bison rank 50th in steals allowed per game (5.5) while the Rattlers rank 120th (6.7).
Howard averages 14.1 assists per game, which ranks 108th in the NCAA. Florida A&M ranks 141st in assists allowed per game (13.5).
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The Rattlers’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 1.8, down from 10.2 for the season.
During their last five games, the Bison have scored an average of 91.8 points per game (10.2 above their season average) and allowed an average of 71.8 points per game (10.8 below their season average).
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