The North Carolina A&T Aggies (10-9, 5-0 MEAC) put their six-game winning streak on the line when they take on the North Carolina Central Eagles (9-10, 4-1 MEAC) at McDougald-McLendon Gymnasium. The game gets underway at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 26, 2019.
North Carolina A&T Aggies at North Carolina Central Eagles Free Prediction
The last time the Aggies played, they topped the Coppin State Eagles, 80-71. The Aggies had a solid free throw rate of 0.255 (above their season average of 0.203) and had a turnover percentage of 14.3 (better than their season average of 17.1). With 23 points on 9-for-10 shooting, Ronald Jackson led North Carolina A&T in scoring.
The Eagles won big over the Morgan State Bears in their last outing, 92-64. North Carolina Central’s 29.4 offensive rebounding percentage was their largest strength over Morgan State, who had a mark of 16.7. The Eagles’ mark was below their season average of 33.7, while the Bears’ was below their season average of 32.1. With 16 points and 18 rebounds, Raasean Davis put together a solid game for North Carolina Central.
After splitting two games last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. In the last game, the Eagles won 70-59. The Eagles had a better free throw rate (0.293 vs. 0.203) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (33.3 vs. 23.7).
The offensive glass should be a huge edge for North Carolina Central in this matchup. The Eagles rank 50th in offensive rebounding percentage (33.4 percent), while North Carolina A&T ranks 346th in defensive rebounding percentage (64.5 percent).
North Carolina A&T vs. North Carolina Central Free Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
North Carolina Central ranks 20th in rebounds allowed per game (31.0) while North Carolina A&T ranks 181st (35.9).
The Eagles rank 57th in assists per game (15.4) while the Aggies rank 185th in assists allowed per game (14.5).
North Carolina Central ranks 78th in steals per game (7.1) while North Carolina A&T ranks 112th in steals allowed per game (6.4).
The Aggies rank 209th in three pointers attempted per game (20.5) while the Eagles rank 241st (19.6).
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The Aggies have outscored opponents by an average of 18.6 points in their last five games. On the season, North Carolina A&T has been defeated by an average of 0.2 points.
During their last five games, the Eagles have scored an average of 70.4 points per game (2.1 below their season average) and allowed an average of 61.0 points per game (5.8 below their season average).
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