The Florida A&M Rattlers (2-10, 0-1 MEAC) will be at the Corbett Sports Center to challenge the North Carolina A&T Aggies (4-11) in a MEAC matchup. The game begins at 7:30 p.m. ET on Monday, January 6, 2020.
Florida A&M Rattlers vs. North Carolina A&T Aggies ATS Odds
In their last matchup, the Aggies easily got past the Mid-Atlantic Christian Mustangs, 123-61, while the Rattlers were beaten by the North Carolina Central Eagles, 61-45.
North Carolina A&T dominated every facet of the game. They had a solid turnover percentage of 9.2 (better than their season average of 21.1) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.615 (above their season average of 0.428). Mid-Atlantic Christian was 24.2 and 0.340, respectively, for those same stats. Florida A&M, meanwhile, had an offensive rebounding percentage of 40.0 (above their season average of 25.9). North Carolina A&T was lifted by Kameron Langley, who put up 10 points and 11 assists. Meanwhile, DJ Jones played well for Florida A&M, recording nine points and 13 rebounds.
This series was highly competitive last year. Each won one of the two games played against each other last season. In the most recent game, the Aggies won 63-42. North Carolina A&T’s 0.212 free throw rate was their biggest strength over Florida A&M, who had a mark of 0.105. This will be the first contest of the year between these two teams.
It could be a mistake-prone game for the North Carolina A&T offense. North Carolina A&T ranks 255th in the NCAA in ball protection (turnover percentage of 23.0 percent), while the pesky defense of Florida A&M forces the 93rd-most turnovers in the country (21.6 percent).
Florida A&M Rattlers vs. North Carolina A&T Aggies Free Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – North Carolina A&T, ATS Winner – North Carolina A&T, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- North Carolina A&T ranks 121st in assists per game (12.1) while Florida A&M ranks 239th (8.7).
- The Aggies rank 203rd in rebounds per game (35.8) while the Rattlers rank 254th (31.9).
- North Carolina A&T averages 3.5 blocks per game, which is ranked 101st in the NCAA. Florida A&M ranks 140th in blocks allowed per game (4.3).
- The Aggies average 7.9 steals per game, which ranks 90th in the country. The Rattlers rank 173rd in steals allowed per game (8.0).
- North Carolina A&T ranks 217th in three pointers attempted per game (17.2) while Florida A&M ranks 287th (11.3).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Rattlers have scored an average of 63.8 points per game (4.9 above their season average) and allowed an average of 67.8 points per game (5.3 below their season average).
- The Aggies’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 2.6, down from 8.9 for the season.
