The Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils (2-12) will attempt to snap their five-game losing streak when they go head-to-head against the UAPB Golden Lions (3-10) at H.O. Clemmons Arena. The game begins at 8:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 5, 2019.
Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils at UAPB Golden Lions Free Prediction
The last time the Delta Devils played, they were dismantled by the Nebraska Cornhuskers, 106-37. Nebraska’s 0.659 effective field goal percentage was their biggest strength over Mississippi Valley State, who had a rate of 0.199. Dante Scott had a solid performance for Mississippi Valley State, finishing with 10 points and 10 rebounds.
The Golden Lions lost to the San Diego State Aztecs in their last game, 76-60. San Diego State’s turnover percentage was their largest advantage over UAPB. The Aztecs had a rate of 15.4, while the Golden Lions posted a mark of 22.5. Martaveous McKnight had a solid performance for UAPB, leading both teams in scoring with 29 points on 12-for-26 shooting.
After the Golden Lions won all three meetings against the Delta Devils last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. In the last game, UAPB won 77-73. The Golden Lions’ turnover percentage was their biggest advantage over the Delta Devils. UAPB had a rate of 14.2, while Mississippi Valley State posted a mark of 28.2.
McKnight has averaged 0 points over the last five games for UAPB.
Mississippi Valley State at UAPB Free Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
UAPB ranks 63rd in three pointers allowed per game (20.5) while Mississippi Valley State ranks 235th (26.7).
The Golden Lions rank 172nd in rebounds allowed per game (36.5) while the Delta Devils rank 251st (40.8).
UAPB ranks 223rd in assists allowed per game (16.5) while Mississippi Valley State ranks 239th (19.6).
Bettings Trends:
The Delta Devils’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 36.0, up from 21.1 for the season.
During their last five games, the Golden Lions have scored an average of 70.0 points per game (4.5 above their season average) and allowed an average of 89.0 points per game (9.9 above their season average).
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