A five-game home winning streak is on the line for the North Carolina A&T Aggies (11-12, 7-1 MEAC) when they square off against the South Carolina State Bulldogs (9-11, 4-4 MEAC) at Corbett Sports Center. Action begins at 7:30 p.m. ET on Monday, February 3, 2020.
South Carolina State Bulldogs at North Carolina A&T Aggies Betting Odds
In their last game, the Aggies defeated the Norfolk State Spartans, 74-68, while the Bulldogs fell to the North Carolina Central Eagles, 73-56.
North Carolina A&T played a nearly perfect contest. They had a turnover percentage of 17.0 (better than their season average of 17.9) and a free throw rate of 0.283 (above their season average of 0.241). For those same stats, Norfolk State put up marks of 24.4 and 0.255, respectively. South Carolina State, on the other hand, did a fantastic job of making free throws (16-22; 72.7 percent). Ronald Jackson fueled North Carolina A&T with 14 points and nine rebounds. South Carolina State was lifted by Tariq Simmons, who had 12 points.
The Aggies dominated this series last year, emerging victorious in both contests. In the last contest, North Carolina A&T won 63-62. North Carolina A&T had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.567 vs. 0.462). South Carolina State, on the other hand, had a much better free throw rate (0.245 vs. 0.077). This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
It will be a battle of contrasting paces as the up-and-down Aggies will look to push the more methodical Bulldogs. The Aggies rank 19th in possessions per game while the Bulldogs are 209th. Furthermore, the Bulldogs rank 12th in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.296), while the Aggies rank 281st in opponents’ FTA rate (0.259).
South Carolina State Bulldogs vs. North Carolina A&T Aggies Pick
Basketball Tip: SU Winner – North Carolina A&T, ATS Winner – North Carolina A&T, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- South Carolina State ranks 64th in rebounds allowed per game (33.0) while North Carolina A&T ranks 278th (41.3).
- The Aggies rank 106th in assists per game (13.8) while the Bulldogs rank 169th in assists allowed per game (13.5).
- North Carolina A&T averages 3.7 blocks per game, which ranks 84th in the nation. South Carolina State ranks 89th in blocks allowed per game (3.1).
- The Aggies rank 31st in steals per game (8.3) while the Bulldogs rank 244th (4.4).
- South Carolina State ranks 173rd in three pointers allowed per game (22.3) while North Carolina A&T ranks 246th (24.6).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Aggies have scored an average of 81.0 points per game (10.3 above their season average) and allowed an average of 75.8 points per game (3.3 above their season average).
- The Bulldogs’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 0.2, down from 5.5 for the season.
