An eight-game home winning streak hangs in the balance for the North Carolina A&T Aggies (16-12, 11-3 MEAC) when they clash with the Florida A&M Rattlers (11-18, 8-6 MEAC) at Corbett Sports Center. The game is scheduled to start at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, March 2, 2019.
Florida A&M Rattlers at North Carolina A&T Aggies Betting Odds
In their last outing, the Aggies defeated the Savannah State Tigers, 63-58, while the Rattlers fell to the Bethune-Cookman Wildcats, 67-54.
North Carolina A&T dominated nearly every facet of the game. They had a free throw rate of 0.220 (above their season average of 0.202) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 31.6 (above their season average of 26.7). For those same stats, Savannah State was 0.138 and 24.4, respectively. Florida A&M, meanwhile, had a better free throw rate (0.176 vs. 0.164). Amari Hamilton had a solid game for North Carolina A&T with 16 points and six rebounds. Meanwhile, Florida A&M was lifted by Justin Ravenel, who had 19 points.
In their first matchup this year, Isaiah Martin led the Rattlers to a 63-39 victory. He registered a double-double with 12 points and 15 rebounds. Florida A&M had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.580 vs. 0.315). North Carolina A&T, on the other hand, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (32.6 vs. 22.2).
Half-court execution will be at a premium when a pair of the NCAA’s slowest-paced teams clash. North Carolina A&T currently ranks 254th in possessions per game (67.7) and Florida A&M is 297th (66.5).
Florida A&M Rattlers at North Carolina A&T Aggies Odds Pick
Basketball Tip: SU Winner – North Carolina A&T, ATS Winner – North Carolina A&T, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- North Carolina A&T ranks 233rd in three pointers attempted per game (20.4) while Florida A&M ranks 308th (15.9).
- The Rattlers average 7.2 steals per game, which ranks 66th in the NCAA. The Aggies rank 103rd in steals allowed per game (6.1).
- North Carolina A&T ranks 245th in rebounds per game (32.4) while Florida A&M ranks 256th (31.8).
Bettings Trends:
- The Aggies’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 0.2, down from 0.4 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Rattlers have scored an average of 61.2 points per game (1.6 below their season average) and allowed an average of 66.8 points per game (0.0 below their season average).
