The Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils (2-20, 1-8 SWAC) welcome the Alabama State Hornets (5-17, 4-5 SWAC) to Harrison Complex. The Delta Devils will attempt to put an end to their six-game losing streak. Action gets underway at 5 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 8, 2020.
Alabama State Hornets at Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils ATS Odds
In their last game, the Delta Devils lost big to the Grambling State Tigers, 90-65, while the Hornets won big over the Texas Southern Tigers, 79-55.
The Hornets had an effective field goal percentage of 0.500 (above their season average of 0.447), while the Tigers had a turnover percentage of 24.0 (above their season average of 18.2). Mississippi Valley State, meanwhile, had a better effective field goal percentage (0.469 vs. 0.575). Mississippi Valley State was lifted by Michael Green, who had 21 points, five rebounds and five steals. Meanwhile, Leon Daniels played a key role for Alabama State with 13 points, seven rebounds and five assists.
In their first matchup this year, Daniels led the Hornets to an 81-75 win. He recorded 20 points and eight rebounds. Alabama State launched 21 three pointers, making 11 of them (52.4 percent). Mississippi Valley State was, on the other hand, 7-31 (22.6 percent).
This contest should be a matchup of contrasting paces. Mississippi Valley State has preferred to play up-tempo (first in possessions per game), while Alabama State has been more methodical (178th in possessions per game).
Alabama State Hornets at Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils Free Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Alabama State, ATS Winner – Alabama State, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Alabama State ranks 68th in three pointers allowed per game (20.0) while Mississippi Valley State ranks 257th (25.5).
- The Hornets rank 188th in assists allowed per game (14.0) while the Delta Devils rank 259th (20.4).
- Mississippi Valley State blocks 2.9 opponent shots per game, which is ranked 134th in the country. Alabama State ranks 135th in blocks allowed per game (3.8).
- The Delta Devils rank 148th in rebounds per game (35.9) while the Hornets rank 287th (30.7).
- Mississippi Valley State ranks 83rd in steals per game (7.1) while Alabama State ranks 159th in steals allowed per game (7.1).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Hornets have scored an average of 65.4 points per game (4.6 above their season average) and allowed an average of 60.6 points per game (12.4 below their season average).
- The Delta Devils’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 16.2, down from 22.2 for the season.
