The North Carolina A&T Aggies (13-11, 8-2 MEAC) will be at Burr Arena to clash against the Howard Bison (12-13, 6-4 MEAC) in a MEAC matchup. The game starts at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 16, 2019.
North Carolina A&T Aggies vs. Howard Bison ATS Odds
Both teams were victorious over their last opponent. The Bison defeated the Bethune-Cookman Wildcats 79-73, while the Aggies beat the Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks 68-61.
North Carolina A&T played a flawless game. They had an absurd free throw rate of 0.409 (above their season average of 0.196) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 34.5 (above their season average of 26.5). Maryland Eastern Shore was 0.135 and 24.1, respectively, for those same stats. The Bison, meanwhile, made 25 of their 32 free throws (78.1 percent) and had a turnover percentage of 13.2 (better than their season average of 14.4). RJ Cole fueled Howard with 32 points, six rebounds and six assists. North Carolina A&T was led by Ibrahim Sylla, who finished with 14 points and nine rebounds.
This was a highly contested series last year. Each won one of the two games played against each other last season. The Aggies won the most recent matchup 83-69. The Aggies’ 13.0 turnover percentage was their largest advantage over the Bison, who had a mark of 18.6. This is the first time these teams will battle this year.
It will be a matchup of contrasting tempos as the up-tempo Bison (ranked 17th in the country in possessions per game) will look to push the more half-court-oriented Aggies (277th in possessions per game).
North Carolina A&T Aggies vs. Howard Bison Free Pick
Free Prediction: SU Winner – Howard, ATS Winner – Howard, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Howard ranks 50th in rebounds per game (38.0) while North Carolina A&T ranks 263rd (31.7).
- The Aggies rank 216th in three pointers attempted per game (20.5) while the Bison rank 235th (19.9).
- The Aggies rank 91st in assists per game (14.3) while the Bison rank 196th in assists allowed per game (14.5).
- Howard ranks 44th in blocks per game (4.3) while North Carolina A&T ranks 122nd (3.1).
Bettings Trends:
- The Aggies have scored an equal number of points as their opponents. On the season, North Carolina A&T has lost by an average of 0.2 points.
- During their last five games, the Bison have scored an average of 75.8 points per game (0.3 above their season average) and allowed an average of 70.0 points per game (4.5 below their season average).
