The UAPB Golden Lions (8-15, 5-5 SWAC) will be at Elmore Gymnasium to challenge the Alabama A&M Bulldogs (5-19, 4-6 SWAC) in a SWAC matchup. Action begins at 8:30 p.m. ET on Monday, February 11, 2019.
UAPB Golden Lions vs. Alabama A&M Bulldogs Betting Odds
Both teams defeated their last opponent. The Bulldogs defeated the Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils 78-63, while the Golden Lions beat the Alabama State Hornets 75-69.
The Golden Lions had an absurd effective field goal percentage of 0.643 (above their season average of 0.472) and had a free throw rate of 0.500 (above their season average of 0.275). Meanwhile, Alabama A&M’s effective field goal percentage was their biggest strength over Mississippi Valley State. The Bulldogs had a rate of 0.569 (above their season average of 0.454), while the Delta Devils posted a mark of 0.417 (below the 0.551 mark opponents have averaged against Alabama A&M this season). Alabama A&M’s Brandon Miller had a good game, contributing 18 points and seven assists. Shaun Doss, meanwhile played a pivotal role for UAPB with 25 points.
In their first matchup this year, Martaveous McKnight led the Golden Lions to a 50-49 win. He produced 13 points and seven assists. UAPB’s free throw rate was their biggest advantage over Alabama A&M. The Golden Lions had a rate of 0.208, while the Bulldogs posted a mark of 0.176.
It could be a sloppy game for the UAPB offense. UAPB ranks 326th in the NCAA in ball protection (turnover percentage of 22.4 percent), while the gambling defense of Alabama A&M forces the 79th-most turnovers in the country (21.1 percent).
UAPB at Alabama A&M Odds Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Alabama A&M, ATS Winner – Alabama A&M, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Alabama A&M ranks 50th in steals per game (7.6) while UAPB ranks 212th in steals allowed per game (8.0).
- The Bulldogs rank 202nd in assists per game (12.2) while the Golden Lions rank 226th (11.3).
- The Golden Lions rank 21st in three pointers allowed per game (18.8) while the Bulldogs rank 154th (22.5).
- UAPB ranks 168th in rebounds allowed per game (35.3) while Alabama A&M ranks 228th (36.9).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Bulldogs have scored an average of 71.2 points per game (9.5 above their season average) and allowed an average of 70.4 points per game (2.9 below their season average).
- The Golden Lions’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 8.6, down from 8.8 for the season.
