The Alcorn State Braves (4-12, 0-4 SWAC) will attempt to put an end to their six-game losing streak when they meet the Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils (3-14, 1-2 SWAC) at David L. Whitney Gymnasium. The game is scheduled to begin at 6:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 19, 2019.
Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils vs. Alcorn State Braves Betting Prediction
In the Delta Devils’ last contest, they were defeated by the Alabama State Hornets, 81-79. Alabama State won the rebounding battle. The Hornets had more offensive rebounds (22 vs. 14) and total rebounds (48 vs. 41). Mississippi Valley State’s Michael Green played well, recording 18 points and five assists.
The Braves got blown out by the Grambling State Tigers in their last matchup, 77-42. One of Grambling State’s biggest strengths was their ability to convert at the free throw line. They were 13-15 (86.7 percent), while the Braves were just 3-4 (75.0 percent). Alcorn State’s Troymain Crosby put together a good game, leading the team in scoring with 15 points on 6-for-21 shooting.
After the Braves won both games against the Delta Devils last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. In the last matchup, Alcorn State won 94-90. Alcorn State did an excellent job of getting and making free throws (29-34; 85.3 percent). Mississippi Valley State, meanwhile, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (41.5 vs. 28.1).
Getting to the line might be few and far between for Alcorn State in this meeting. The Braves currently rank 312th in the nation with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.186, while Mississippi Valley State ranks 84th in FTA rate allowed (0.205).
Mississippi Valley State at Alcorn State Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Alcorn State ranks 116th in three pointers attempted per game (23.4) while Mississippi Valley State ranks 266th (16.5).
The Braves rank 15th in steals per game (8.9) while the Delta Devils rank 137th (6.0).
Alcorn State ranks 155th in assists per game (12.8) while Mississippi Valley State ranks 235th in assists allowed per game (17.7).
The Delta Devils rank 146th in rebounds per game (35.5) while the Braves rank 211th in rebounds allowed per game (37.4).
Alcorn State blocks 3.1 opponent shots per game, which is ranked 111th in the country. Mississippi Valley State ranks 127th in blocks allowed per game (3.9).
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The Delta Devils’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 10.2, down from 17.6 for the season.
During their last five games, the Braves have scored an average of 52.4 points per game (11.9 below their season average) and allowed an average of 72.6 points per game (2.3 above their season average).
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