It will be a battle between MEAC opponents when the Savannah State Tigers (4-13, 1-2 MEAC) welcome the Norfolk State Spartans (9-10, 4-0 MEAC) to Tiger Arena. The game is scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 19, 2019.
Norfolk State Spartans at Savannah State Tigers Betting Prediction
The last time the Spartans played, they beat the Bethune-Cookman Wildcats, 75-68. The Spartans had an effective field goal percentage of 0.545 (above their season average of 0.503) and had an offensive rebounding percentage of 33.3 (above their season average of 25.5). Norfolk State received a boost from Derrik Jamerson Jr., who was the game’s high scorer with 26 points on 7-for-11 shooting.
The Tigers lost to the Florida A&M Rattlers in their last matchup, 69-64. Florida A&M’s offensive rebounding percentage was their biggest advantage over Savannah State. The Rattlers had a rate of 36.1 (above their season average of 26.7), while the Tigers posted a mark of 28.6. Savannah State’s Romani Hansen put together a solid performance, leading the team in scoring with 13 points on 4-for-6 shooting.
After splitting two games last season, these teams will meet for the first time this year. In the most recent matchup, the Spartans won 85-77. The Spartans’ offensive rebounding percentage was their biggest strength over the Tigers. Norfolk State had a rate of 42.5, while Savannah State posted a mark of 24.5.
Savannah State might have trouble scoring as they go head-to-head against one of the nation’s best defenses. Norfolk State ranks 86th in defensive efficiency, while the Tigers rank 334th in offensive efficiency.
Norfolk State at Savannah State ATS Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Savannah State ranks first in three pointers attempted per game (42.0) while Norfolk State ranks 188th (20.8).
The Tigers rank 26th in rebounds per game (40.0) while the Spartans rank 172nd in rebounds allowed per game (36.2).
Norfolk State ranks 118th in assists allowed per game (13.1) while Savannah State ranks 239th (22.9).
The Spartans rank 34th in steals allowed per game (5.3) while the Tigers rank 154th (7.6).
Norfolk State ranks 33rd in blocks per game (4.6) while Savannah State ranks 148th (2.5).
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The Spartans’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 7.4, up from 2.6 for the season.
During their last five games, the Tigers have scored an average of 72.6 points per game (3.8 below their season average) and allowed an average of 86.0 points per game (9.9 below their season average).
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