The Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils (6-25, 4-13 SWAC) welcome the UAPB Golden Lions (12-18, 9-8 SWAC) to Harrison Complex as the regular season comes to a conclusion. The game gets underway at 5:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, March 9, 2019.
UAPB Golden Lions vs. Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils ATS Odds
Both teams lost a winnable game in their last matchup. The Delta Devils fell to the Grambling State Tigers, 77-75, while the Golden Lions were defeated by the Jackson State Tigers, 57-56.
UAPB had a better free throw rate (0.222 vs. 0.146) while Mississippi Valley State did an excellent job of getting to and converting from the free throw line (21-26; 80.8 percent). Jordan Evans fueled Mississippi Valley State with 19 points and nine rebounds. UAPB was lifted by Martaveous McKnight, who recorded 18 points and five steals.
In their first matchup this year, McKnight led the Golden Lions to a 64-52 win. He scored a game-high 25 points. UAPB’s 0.510 effective field goal percentage was its biggest strength over Mississippi Valley State, who had a rate of 0.385.
The aggressive UAPB offense seems poised to dominate from the foul line. The Golden Lions rank 22nd in the nation with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.288, while Mississippi Valley State ranks 152nd in FTA rate allowed (0.219).
UAPB Golden Lions at Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils Free Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Mississippi Valley State, ATS Winner – Mississippi Valley State, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- UAPB ranks 99th in rebounds allowed per game (33.9) while Mississippi Valley State ranks 283rd (40.1).
- The Golden Lions rank 184th in assists allowed per game (14.0) while the Delta Devils rank 234th (15.3).
- Mississippi Valley State ranks 173rd in steals per game (5.6) while UAPB ranks 200th in steals allowed per game (7.8).
- The Golden Lions rank 11th in three pointers allowed per game (18.0) while the Delta Devils rank 171st (23.0).
- UAPB averages 3.3 blocks per game, which ranks 100th in the nation. Mississippi Valley State ranks 159th in blocks allowed per game (4.0).
Bettings Trends:
- The Delta Devils’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 1.2, down from 13.1 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Golden Lions have scored an average of 63.4 points per game (2.1 below their season average) and allowed an average of 65.4 points per game (6.4 below their season average).
