The UAPB Golden Lions (7-14, 4-4 SWAC) look to end their nine-game road losing streak in a matchup against the Jackson State Tigers (8-13, 5-3 SWAC) at Williams Center. The game is scheduled to begin at 8:30 p.m. ET on Monday, February 4, 2019.
UAPB Golden Lions at Jackson State Tigers Free Prediction
The Golden Lions are trying to rebound after their 79-55 loss to the Grambling State Tigers in their last outing. Grambling State launched 20 three pointers, making 11 of them (55.0 percent), while UAPB was 4-15 (26.7 percent). UAPB’s Martaveous McKnight had a good game, finishing with 11 points and nine rebounds.
In the Tigers’ last game, they beat the Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils, 61-57. The Tigers had a great free throw rate of 0.269 (above their season average of 0.178) and had an offensive rebounding percentage of 30.6 (above their season average of 28.4). Chris Howell was Jackson State’s high scorer with 17 points on 6-for-13 shooting from the field.
Jackson State should have the advantage on the defensive side of the ball. The Tigers rank 84th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.482), while UAPB is 320th in effective field goal percentage (0.471). Furthermore, the Golden Lions are among the country’s elite at getting to the line, ranking 49th in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.278). The Tigers, meanhwile, rank 341st in opponents’ FTA rate (0.309).
After splitting two games last season, these teams will clash for the first time this year. The Tigers won the last matchup 51-48. Jackson State’s rebounding was their biggest strength. The Tigers had more offensive rebounds (14 vs. six) and total rebounds (37 vs. 32).
UAPB Golden Lions vs. Jackson State Tigers Betting Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Jackson State ranks 125th in rebounds per game (36.3) while UAPB ranks 246th (33.4).
The Golden Lions rank 88th in steals per game (6.8) while the Tigers rank 200th in steals allowed per game (7.8).
UAPB allows the 21st-fewest three pointers per game (18.8) while Jackson State ranks 57th (20.3).
The Golden Lions rank 215th in assists per game (11.6) while the Tigers rank 249th (10.4).
UAPB blocks 2.9 opponent shots per game, which ranks 141st in the nation. Jackson State ranks 166th in blocks allowed per game (4.3).
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The Golden Lions’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 8.6, down from 9.3 for the season.
During their last five games, the Tigers have scored an average of 61.2 points per game (3.2 above their season average) and allowed an average of 61.6 points per game (2.3 below their season average).
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