The Northwestern State Demons (2-6) will attempt to snap their five-game road losing streak in a matchup against the Texas A&M Aggies (2-4) at Reed Arena. The game can be seen on SEC Network at 8 p.m. ET on Monday, December 3, 2018.
Northwestern State Demons vs. Texas A&M Aggies ATS Prediction
The Demons are hoping for a better outcome after their 77-47 loss to the UTEP Miners in their last game. UTEP’s 26.5 offensive rebounding percentage was their largest strength over Northwestern State, who had a rate of 13.9. The Miners’ mark was below their season average of 31.8, while the Demons’ was below their season average of 31.2. Northwestern State’s Ishmael Lane put together a solid outing, contributing seven points and eight rebounds.
In the Aggies’ previous game, they beat the South Alabama Jaguars, 74-62. The Aggies made 18 of their 23 free throws (78.3 percent) and held the Jaguars to an offensive rebounding percentage of 22.9 (below their season average of 29.9). Savion Flagg was the top scorer from either team with 25 points on 12-for-15 shooting from the field.
From an effective field goal percentage perspective, Texas A&M should have a noteworthy edge. Dating back to the 2017-18 season, the Aggies defense ranks 32nd in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.471), while the Northwestern State offense ranks 347th in effective field goal percentage (0.447). Additionally, the Demons rank 278th in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.211), while the Aggies rank 58th in opponents’ FTA rate (0.198).
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Texas A&M ranks sixth in rebounds per game (41.6) while Northwestern State ranks 290th in rebounds allowed per game (38.3).
The Aggies rank 72nd in assists per game (15.0) while the Demons rank 310th (9.6).
Texas A&M ranks fifth in blocks per game (5.9) while Northwestern State ranks 193rd in blocks allowed per game (3.8).
The Demons rank 161st in three pointers allowed per game (21.8) while the Aggies rank 256th (23.9).
Texas A&M ranks 204th in steals per game (5.7) while Northwestern State ranks 279th in steals allowed per game (8.4).
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