The UAPB Golden Lions (12-17, 9-7 SWAC) close out their home schedule at H.O. Clemmons Arena against the Jackson State Tigers (10-18, 7-8 SWAC). Action begins at 8:30 p.m. ET on Monday, March 4, 2019.
Jackson State Tigers vs. UAPB Golden Lions ATS Odds
In their last game, the Golden Lions defeated the Grambling State Tigers, 70-66, while the Tigers lost a winnable game to the Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils, 60-57.
The Golden Lions, who came into the game averaging an offensive rebounding percentage of 29.2, had a phenomenal mark of 38.2 and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.538 (above their season average of 0.480). Jackson State, meanwhile, had a turnover percentage of 9.3 (better than their season average of 18.1). Martaveous McKnight led the way for UAPB, finishing with 21 points and 10 assists. Jackson State was lifted by Chris Howell, who finished with 13 points and eight rebounds.
In their first matchup this year, Lemmie Howard led the Tigers to a 65-52 win. He put up 12 points. Jackson State did an excellent job of getting to and converting from the charity stripe (20-28; 71.4 percent). UAPB, meanwhile, had a better turnover percentage (24.6 vs. 26.3).
The Tigers’ Venjie Wallis has been playing well over his last five games, averaging 16 points,5.4 rebounds,2.6 steals per game. Meanwhile, Shaun Doss has averaged 17 points,6.2 rebounds during that same time frame for the Golden Lions.
It could be an error-filled game for the UAPB offense. UAPB ranks 337th in the NCAA in ball protection (turnover percentage of 22.8 percent), while the pesky defense of Jackson State forces the 51st-most turnovers in the nation (21.5 percent).
Jackson State at UAPB Odds Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – UAPB, ATS Winner – UAPB, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- UAPB ranks 105th in steals per game (6.6) while Jackson State ranks 204th in steals allowed per game (7.5).
- The Golden Lions are 11th in the country with 18.2 three pointers allowed per game while the Tigers are 46th with 19.6 three pointers allowed per game.
- UAPB ranks 224th in assists per game (11.6) while Jackson State ranks 253rd (10.9).
- The Tigers rank 159th in rebounds per game (35.4) while the Golden Lions rank 237th (33.4).
- UAPB ranks 114th in blocks per game (3.3) while Jackson State ranks 175th in blocks allowed per game (4.1).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Tigers have scored an average of 65.2 points per game (5.9 above their season average) and allowed an average of 70.4 points per game (5.7 above their season average).
- The Golden Lions have outscored opponents by an average of 1.4 points in their last five games. On the season, UAPB has lost by an average of 6.4 points.
