The Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils (4-22, 2-10 SWAC) welcome the Southern University Jaguars (4-21, 3-9 SWAC) to Harrison Complex. The Jaguars can snap a 17-game road losing streak. Action begins at 8:30 p.m. ET on Monday, February 18, 2019.
Southern University Jaguars at Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils ATS Odds
In their last matchup, the Delta Devils were victorious over the Alcorn State Braves, 76-68, while the Jaguars fell to the UAPB Golden Lions, 61-45.
Mississippi Valley State dominated nearly every facet of the contest. They had a ridiculous free throw rate of 0.396 (above their season average of 0.212) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.519 (above their season average of 0.415). For those same stats, Alcorn State put up marks of 0.130 and 0.428, respectively. Southern University, on the other hand, held UAPB to an offensive rebounding percentage of 19.0 (below their season average of 27.4). Dante Scott played well for Mississippi Valley State with 20 points and six rebounds. Sidney Umude, meanwhile played well for Southern University, contributing 16 points and five rebounds.
In their first matchup this year, Jayden Saddler led the Jaguars to an 80-56 victory. He produced 14 points, seven assists and five rebounds. Southern University out-rebounded Mississippi Valley State. The Jaguars had more offensive rebounds (11 vs. six), defensive rebounds (33 vs. 17) and total rebounds (44 vs. 23).
Southern University Jaguars vs. Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils ATS Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Mississippi Valley State, ATS Winner – Mississippi Valley State, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Southern University ranks 78th in rebounds allowed per game (33.2) while Mississippi Valley State ranks 287th (40.7).
- The Jaguars average 2.8 blocks per game, which ranks 155th in the country. The Delta Devils rank 168th in blocks allowed per game (4.2).
- The Jaguars rank 15th in three pointers allowed per game (18.5) while the Delta Devils rank 202nd (23.5).
- Southern University ranks 131st in assists allowed per game (13.1) while Mississippi Valley State ranks 238th (15.5).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Delta Devils have scored an average of 62.4 points per game (1.2 below their season average) and allowed an average of 73.6 points per game (5.4 below their season average).
- The Jaguars’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 8.4, down from 11.0 for the season.
