The Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils (3-21, 1-9 SWAC) look to snap their eight-game losing streak when they take on the Alabama State Hornets (8-13, 6-4 SWAC) at Dunn-Oliver Acadome. The game begins at 8:30 p.m. ET on Monday, February 11, 2019.
Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils vs. Alabama State Hornets ATS Prediction
The Delta Devils are trying to rebound after their 78-63 loss to the Alabama A&M Bulldogs in their last game. Alabama A&M’s effective field goal percentage was their largest strength over Mississippi Valley State. The Bulldogs had a rate of 0.569 (above their season average of 0.454), while the Delta Devils posted a mark of 0.417 (below the 0.551 mark opponents have averaged against Alabama A&M this season). Emmanuel Ejeh played well for Mississippi Valley State, recording 14 points and 11 rebounds.
In the Hornets’ previous outing, they fell to the UAPB Golden Lions, 75-69. UAPB’s 0.643 effective field goal percentage was their largest advantage over Alabama State, who had a rate of 0.421. The Golden Lions’ mark was above their season average of 0.472, while the Hornets’ was below their season average of 0.473. Alabama State’s Tobi Ewuosho had a solid performance, leading the team in scoring with 12 points on 3-for-5 shooting.
This is the second game of the season between these two squads. Reginald Gee recorded 16 points and seven rebounds in the first matchup, in which the Hornets beat the Delta Devils 81-79. Alabama State had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (44.9 vs. 35.0). Mississippi Valley State, on the other hand, did a fantastic job of getting and making free throws (21-25; 84.0 percent).
The offensive glass could be a major edge for Alabama State in this contest. The Hornets rank 53rd in offensive rebounding percentage (33.0 percent), while Mississippi Valley State ranks 294th in defensive rebounding percentage (68.7 percent).
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Alabama State averages 36.2 rebounds per game, which ranks 119th in the nation. Mississippi Valley State ranks 285th in rebounds allowed per game (40.5).
The Hornets rank 189th in three pointers attempted per game (21.5) while the Delta Devils rank 290th (17.3).
Alabama State ranks 179th in assists allowed per game (14.1) while Mississippi Valley State ranks 245th (16.2).
The Hornets rank 101st in blocks per game (3.4) while the Delta Devils rank 148th in blocks allowed per game (3.9).
Mississippi Valley State averages 6.1 steals per game, which ranks 143rd in the nation. Alabama State ranks 189th in steals allowed per game (7.4).
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The Delta Devils’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 11.0, down from 16.0 for the season.
During their last five games, the Hornets have scored an average of 67.6 points per game (0.5 above their season average) and allowed an average of 70.2 points per game (1.5 below their season average).
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