The Alabama State Hornets (10-14, 8-5 SWAC) will be at the F.G. Clark Center to clash with the Southern University Jaguars (5-22, 4-10 SWAC) in a SWAC matchup. Action gets underway at 8:30 p.m. ET on Monday, February 25, 2019.
Alabama State Hornets at Southern University Jaguars Betting Odds
In their last matchup, the Jaguars defeated the Alabama A&M Bulldogs, 59-49, while the Hornets were beaten by the Alcorn State Braves, 74-69.
Southern University played a flawless game. They had a turnover percentage of 14.8 (better than their season average of 20.8) and a free throw rate of 0.132 (matching their season average). For those same stats, Alabama A&M put up marks of 24.8 and 0.082, respectively. Alabama State, meanwhile, had a turnover percentage of 12.3 (better than their season average of 18.2). Sidney Umude fueled Southern University with 18 points and eight rebounds. Meanwhile, Alabama State received a boost from Jacoby Ross, who put up 21 points and six rebounds.
In their first matchup this season, AJ Farrar led the Hornets to a 69-65 victory. He notched a double-double with 18 points and 14 rebounds. One of Alabama State’s biggest advantages was getting to the charity stripe. They had 40 free throw attempts, while Southern University had just 17.
It might be an error-filled game for the Southern University offense. Southern University ranks 347th in the nation in ball protection (turnover percentage of 23.8 percent), while the pesky defense of Alabama State forces the 32nd-most turnovers in the nation (22.4 percent). Furthermore, the Hornets could control the offensive glass in this battle as they rank 57th in the NCAA in offensive rebounding percentage at 32.8 percent. The Jaguars, meanwhile, rank 330th at securing defensive rebounds with a defensive rebounding percentage of 66.8 percent.
Alabama State Hornets at Southern University Jaguars ATS Pick
Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Southern University, ATS Winner – Southern University, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Alabama State ranks 108th in rebounds per game (36.5) while Southern University ranks 287th (30.7).
- The Hornets average 3.6 blocks per game, which ranks 102nd in the nation. The Jaguars rank 126th in blocks allowed per game (3.6).
- Southern University ranks 245th in assists per game (11.2) while Alabama State ranks 265th (10.4).
- The Hornets rank 167th in three pointers attempted per game (22.0) while the Jaguars rank 294th (16.7).
- Southern University ranks 86th in steals per game (6.8) while Alabama State ranks 174th in steals allowed per game (7.2).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Jaguars have scored an average of 55.8 points per game (8.9 below their season average) and allowed an average of 61.2 points per game (13.8 below their season average).
- The Hornets have outscored opponents by an average of 3.2 points in their last five games. On the season, Alabama State has lost by an average of 3.0 points.
