The UAPB Golden Lions (6-11, 3-1 SWAC) look to snap their seven-game road losing streak in a matchup against the Alcorn State Braves (5-12, 1-4 SWAC) at David L. Whitney Gymnasium. The game gets underway at 8:30 p.m. ET on Monday, January 21, 2019.
UAPB Golden Lions vs. Alcorn State Braves ATS Prediction
The Golden Lions are trying to rebound after their 69-67 loss to the Southern University Jaguars in their last outing. Southern University’s rebounding was their largest advantage. The Jaguars had 14 offensive rebounds and 34 total rebounds, while the Golden Lions had eight and 24, respectively. Martaveous McKnight was the top scorer from either team with 29 points on 8-for-16 shooting.
In the Braves’ last matchup, they were victorious over the Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils, 63-57. Alcorn State’s 0.275 free throw rate was their biggest advantage over Mississippi Valley State, who had a mark of 0.100. The Braves’ mark was above their season average of 0.186, while the Delta Devils’ was below their season average of 0.214. With 15 points, eight rebounds and eight assists, Alcorn State’s Troymain Crosby played well.
After splitting two games last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. In the last contest, the Braves won 84-52. Alcorn State made 12 of their 22 three pointers (54.5 percent), while UAPB was 6-25 (24.0 percent).
This has potential to be a mistake-prone game for the offense of UAPB. UAPB ranks 312th in the NCAA in ball protection (turnover percentage of 21.7 percent), while the gambling defense of Alcorn State forces the 46th-most turnovers in the country (22.4 percent).
UAPB at Alcorn State Odds Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Alcorn State averages 8.8 steals per game, which ranks 16th in the country. UAPB ranks 165th in steals allowed per game (7.4).
The Golden Lions rank 35th in three pointers allowed per game (19.2) while the Braves rank 169th (23.2).
Alcorn State ranks 165th in assists per game (12.9) while UAPB ranks 240th (10.9).
The Braves rank 47th in blocks allowed per game (2.8) while the Golden Lions rank 111th (3.6).
Alcorn State ranks 194th in rebounds per game (34.6) while UAPB ranks 250th (33.1).
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The Golden Lions have outscored opponents by an average of 2.8 points in their last five games. On the season, UAPB has been defeated by an average of 9.1 points.
During their last five games, the Braves have scored an average of 56.2 points per game (8.0 below their season average) and allowed an average of 67.4 points per game (2.1 below their season average).
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