It will be a battle between SBC opponents when the South Alabama Jaguars (12-11, 5-5 SBC) welcome the Little Rock Trojans (8-15, 3-7 SBC) to the Mitchell Center. The game is scheduled to start at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 9, 2019.
Little Rock Trojans vs. South Alabama Jaguars Betting Prediction
In the Trojans’ last game, they beat the Troy Trojans, 84-70. Little Rock had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (30.0 vs. 15.6), while Troy had a free throw rate of 0.132 (below their season average of 0.246). Little Rock was lifted by Rayjon Tucker, who was the game’s high scorer with 24 points on 9-for-14 shooting.
The Jaguars defeated the Arkansas State Red Wolves in their last contest, 70-62. South Alabama’s free throw rate was their largest strength over Arkansas State. The Jaguars had a rate of 0.383 (above their season average of 0.220), while the Red Wolves posted a mark of 0.241 (below their season average of 0.272). Herb McGee was the game’s high scorer with 24 points on 7-for-11 shooting from the field.
The upper-echelon offense of South Alabama (85th in the country with an effective field goal percentage 0.534) will go head-to-head against the mid-tier defense of Little Rock (270th in effective field goal percentage allowed 0.523). The Jaguars should have the advantage on that end of the court. Moreover, the Trojans, who rank 56th in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.275), will battle against the Jaguars, who rank 280th in opponents’ FTA rate (0.259).
This is the second game of the season between these two teams. Deondre Burns scored a game-high 22 points in the first matchup, in which the Trojans defeated the Jaguars 91-62. He also put up seven rebounds and five assists. The Trojans made 24 of their 33 free throws (72.7 percent) and had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.684 vs. 0.464).
Little Rock Trojans vs. South Alabama Jaguars Betting Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – South Alabama, ATS Winner – South Alabama, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
South Alabama ranks 23rd in three pointers allowed per game (18.8) while Little Rock ranks 254th (25.8).
The Trojans rank 37th in blocks allowed per game (2.7) while the Jaguars rank 170th (4.5).
South Alabama averages 14.2 assists per game, which ranks 102nd in the nation. Little Rock ranks 205th in assists allowed per game (14.6).
The Trojans rank 195th in rebounds per game (34.4) while the Jaguars rank 228th (33.6).
Bettings Trends:
The Trojans have been outscored by an average of 0.2 points in their last five games. For the season, Little Rock has defeated opponents by an average of 0.1 points.
During their last five games, the Jaguars have scored an average of 79.8 points per game (5.8 above their season average) and allowed an average of 77.0 points per game (4.9 above their season average).
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