The North Carolina A&T Aggies (4-8) will attempt to put an end to their five-game losing streak when they square off against the East Carolina Pirates (6-5) at Williams Arena at Minges Coliseum. The game starts at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, December 28, 2018, and will air on ESPN 3.
North Carolina A&T Aggies vs. East Carolina Pirates ATS Prediction
The Aggies are hoping for a better outcome after their 74-66 loss to the UNCG Spartans in their last matchup. UNCG’s 54.3 offensive rebounding percentage was their biggest strength over North Carolina A&T, who had a rate of 41.0. Ibrahim Sylla put together a good outing for North Carolina A&T, putting up 12 points and six rebounds.
In the Pirates’ last outing, they had no trouble getting past the Delaware State Hornets, 81-56. The Pirates had a much better free throw rate (0.344 vs. 0.158) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (35.9 vs. 20.5). Isaac Fleming was East Carolina’s leading scorer with 12 points on 4-for-7 shooting from the field.
After the Aggies won the lone contest against the Pirates last season, 87-81, these teams will clash for the first time this year. The Aggies knocked down 29 of their 34 free throws (85.3 percent) and had a better effective field goal percentage (0.558 vs. 0.526).
The offensive glass could be a major edge for East Carolina in this showdown. The Pirates rank 96th in offensive rebounding percentage (31.6 percent), while North Carolina A&T ranks 340th in defensive rebounding percentage (62.3 percent).
North Carolina A&T at East Carolina Betting Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
East Carolina ranks 54th in rebounds per game (39.1) while North Carolina A&T ranks 249th (29.6).
The Pirates rank 20th in assists allowed per game (10.0) while the Aggies rank 206th (16.2).
East Carolina ranks 38th in steals per game (8.1) while North Carolina A&T ranks 116th in steals allowed per game (6.9).
The Aggies rank 180th in three pointers attempted per game (20.9) while the Pirates rank 251st (17.0).
East Carolina blocks 4.0 opponent shots per game, which ranks 58th in the country. North Carolina A&T ranks 77th in blocks allowed per game (3.3).
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The Aggies’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 17.4, up from 6.7 for the season.
During their last five games, the Pirates have scored an average of 72.0 points per game (1.5 above their season average) and allowed an average of 70.0 points per game (2.1 above their season average).
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