Bethune-Cookman Wildcats at Florida A&M Rattlers Betting Prediction 02/01/20

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The Bethune-Cookman Wildcats (10-11, 4-3 MEAC) will be at the Al Lawson Center to take on the Florida A&M Rattlers (6-13, 4-4 MEAC) in a MEAC matchup. The game starts at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 1, 2020.

Bethune-Cookman Wildcats at Florida A&M Rattlers Betting Odds

In their last game, the Rattlers were blown out by the Norfolk State Spartans, 95-67, while the Wildcats defeated the South Carolina State Bulldogs, 78-74.

The Wildcats had an absurd free throw rate of 0.375 (above their season average of 0.260) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.787 (above their season average of 0.477). Florida A&M, on the other hand, had a better turnover percentage (21.3 vs. 18.0). Florida A&M’s MJ Randolph had a good game, finishing with 13 points and six rebounds. Meanwhile, Cletrell Pope was a key piece for Bethune-Cookman with 15 points and six rebounds.

This was a highly contested series last year. Each won one of the two games played against each other last season. The Rattlers won the last matchup 64-56. Florida A&M’s free throw rate was their biggest advantage over Bethune-Cookman. The Rattlers had a rate of 0.214, while the Wildcats posted a mark of 0.136. This is the first time these teams will clash this year.

It could be a mistake-prone game for the Florida A&M offense. Florida A&M ranks 314th in the country in ball protection (turnover percentage of 21.6 percent), while the ball-hawking defense of Bethune-Cookman forces the 82nd-most turnovers in the NCAA (21.2 percent).

Bethune-Cookman at Florida A&M ATS Pick

Prediction: SU Winner – Florida A&M, ATS Winner – Florida A&M, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • Bethune-Cookman averages 38.1 rebounds per game, which ranks 70th in the NCAA. Florida A&M ranks 242nd in rebounds allowed per game (37.9).
  • The Wildcats rank 238th in three pointers attempted per game (18.6) while the Rattlers rank 293rd (13.3).
  • The Wildcats rank 165th in assists per game (12.7) while the Rattlers rank 270th (9.7).
  • Bethune-Cookman ranks 79th in steals per game (7.2) while Florida A&M ranks 181st in steals allowed per game (7.4).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Wildcats have scored an average of 80.4 points per game (4.6 above their season average) and allowed an average of 83.2 points per game (9.1 above their season average).
  • The Rattlers’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 4.0, down from 9.9 for the season.