The Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils (3-15, 1-3 SWAC) will attempt to end their 13-game road losing streak in a matchup against the Southern University Jaguars (2-16, 1-4 SWAC) at F.G. Clark Center. The game is scheduled to start at 8:30 p.m. ET on Monday, January 21, 2019.
Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils at Southern University Jaguars Free Prediction
The Delta Devils are trying to rebound after their 63-57 loss to the Alcorn State Braves in their last matchup. Alcorn State’s free throw rate was their biggest strength over Mississippi Valley State. The Braves had a rate of 0.275 (above their season average of 0.186), while the Delta Devils posted a mark of 0.100 (below their season average of 0.214). Gregory Jones-Rollins was Mississippi Valley State’s leading scorer with 11 points on 5-for-12 shooting.
In the Jaguars’ last game, they won a close one over the UAPB Golden Lions, 69-67. Southern University had an offensive rebounding percentage of 46.7 (above their season average of 31.1). UAPB, meanwhile, had a free throw rate of 0.378 (above their season average of 0.256). Sidney Umude led Southern University in scoring with 22 points on 8-for-16 shooting from the field.
The offensive glass could be a solid edge for Southern University in this battle. The Jaguars currently rank 88th in offensive rebounding percentage (31.9 percent), while Mississippi Valley State ranks 315th in defensive rebounding percentage (67.5 percent).
After the Jaguars won both games against the Delta Devils last season, these teams will meet for the first time this year. In the last game, Southern University won 55-51. Southern University’s 0.268 free throw rate was their largest advantage over Mississippi Valley State, who had a rate of 0.091.
Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils at Southern University Jaguars Betting Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Southern University, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Southern University ranks 74th in rebounds allowed per game (33.3) while Mississippi Valley State ranks 269th (40.9).
The Jaguars rank 39th in three pointers allowed per game (19.5) while the Delta Devils rank 229th (25.2).
Southern University ranks 158th in assists allowed per game (13.9) while Mississippi Valley State ranks 238th (17.5).
Bettings Trends:
The Delta Devils’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 6.4, down from 17.0 for the season.
During their last five games, the Jaguars have scored an average of 66.0 points per game (0.5 below their season average) and allowed an average of 71.8 points per game (8.7 below their season average).
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