The Southern University Jaguars (1-7) will try to snap their six-game losing streak when they challenge the South Dakota State Jackrabbits (7-3) at Frost Arena. The game is scheduled to begin at 8 p.m. ET on Friday, December 7, 2018.
Southern University Jaguars at South Dakota State Jackrabbits ATS Prediction
The Jaguars are trying to rebound after their 82-62 loss to the Alabama Crimson Tide in their last game. Alabama out-rebounded Southern University. The Crimson Tide had 16 offensive rebounds and 45 total rebounds, while the Jaguars had 11 and 31, respectively. Eddie Reese led Southern University in scoring with 16 points on 5-for-9 shooting.
In the Jackrabbits’ previous game, they were victorious over the Grand Canyon Antelopes, 79-74. The Jackrabbits had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (38.9 vs. 27.7) and had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.543 vs. 0.407). With 20 points and 13 rebounds, South Dakota State’s Mike Daum had a good performance.
Daum has averaged 0 points over the last five games for South Dakota State.
The prolific offense of South Dakota State will face off against the bottom-tier defense of Southern University. Since the 2017-18 season, the Jackrabbits rank 14th in offensive efficiency, while the Jaguars are 253rd in defensive efficiency. The Jackrabbits should have the edge on that side of the ball. Moreover, the Jaguars, who rank 42nd in offensive rebounding percentage (33.5 percent), will face a difficult challenge against the Jackrabbits, who rank 10th in defensive rebounding percentage (77.1 percent).
Southern University Jaguars at South Dakota State Jackrabbits Odds Pick
Pick: SU Winner – South Dakota State, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
South Dakota State ranks 49th in three pointers attempted per game (25.4) while Southern University ranks 318th (15.9).
The Jackrabbits average 39.1 rebounds per game, which ranks 32nd in the NCAA. The Jaguars rank 241st in rebounds allowed per game (36.6).
South Dakota State ranks 53rd in blocks allowed per game (2.8) while Southern University ranks 235th (4.2).
The Jackrabbits rank 179th in assists per game (13.2) while the Jaguars rank 294th (10.7).
Southern University ranks 194th in steals per game (5.8) while South Dakota State ranks 267th (5.0).
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