The Texas Tech Red Raiders (1-0) clash against the Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils (0-1) at United Supermarkets Arena. The game is scheduled to start at 9 p.m. ET on Friday, November 9, 2018.
Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils at Texas Tech Red Raiders Free Prediction
The Delta Devils are trying to rebound after their 106-37 loss to the Nebraska Cornhuskers in their last contest. Nebraska’s effective field goal percentage was their biggest advantage over Mississippi Valley State. The Cornhuskers had a rate of 0.659, while the Delta Devils posted a mark of 0.199. Dante Scott put together a good performance for Mississippi Valley State, contributing 10 points and 10 rebounds.
In the Red Raiders’ last matchup, they dismantled the UIW Cardinals, 87-37. The Red Raiders had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.675 vs. 0.286) and had a much better turnover percentage (18.2 vs. 34.6). Jarrett Culver was the game’s leading scorer with 16 points on 6-for-10 shooting from the field.
Texas Tech could dominate on defense as they face off against one of the country’s worst offenses. Dating back to last season, the Red Raiders rank 13th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.459), while Mississippi Valley State is 351st in effective field goal percentage (0.419).
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Texas Tech ranks 48th in rebounds allowed per game (32.3) while Mississippi Valley State ranks 312th (40.2).
The Red Raiders rank 15th in assists allowed per game (10.1) while the Delta Devils rank 272nd (15.5).
Texas Tech ranks 38th in blocks per game (4.4) while Mississippi Valley State ranks 264th (1.7).
The Red Raiders rank 101st in three pointers allowed per game (20.6) while the Delta Devils rank 252nd (23.8).
Texas Tech ranks 54th in steals per game (7.2) while Mississippi Valley State ranks 148th in steals allowed per game (6.2).
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