The Southern University Jaguars (5-23, 4-11 SWAC) close out their home schedule at F.G. Clark Center against the Alcorn State Braves (10-17, 6-9 SWAC). Action begins at 6:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, March 2, 2019.
Alcorn State Braves at Southern University Jaguars Betting Odds
In their last matchup, the Jaguars lost a winnable game to the Alabama State Hornets, 60-57, while the Braves were victorious over the Alabama A&M Bulldogs, 61-55.
Alcorn State dominated nearly every facet of the game. They had a phenomenal offensive rebounding percentage of 48.6 (above their season average of 30.9) and a free throw rate of 0.265 (above their season average of 0.204). For those same stats, Alabama A&M recorded marks of 23.3 and 0.220, respectively. Southern University, on the other hand, held Alabama State to an offensive rebounding percentage of 25.8 (below their season average of 32.8). Richard Lee played a pivotal role for Southern University with 16 points, seven assists and six rebounds. Alonzo Campbell, meanwhile had a solid performance for Alcorn State, contributing 12 points and six rebounds.
In their first matchup this year, Maurice Howard led the Braves to a 76-64 victory. He scored a game-high 27 points. Alcorn State’s free throw rate was their largest advantage over Southern University. The Braves had a rate of 0.349, while the Jaguars posted a mark of 0.130.
It could be a mistake-prone game for the Southern University offense. Southern University ranks 349th in the nation in ball protection (turnover percentage of 23.9 percent), while the disruptive defense of Alcorn State forces the 96th-most turnovers in the nation (20.5 percent).
Alcorn State Braves vs. Southern University Jaguars Odds Pick
Free Pick: SU Winner – Alcorn State, ATS Winner – Alcorn State, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Alcorn State ranks 152nd in rebounds per game (35.3) while Southern University ranks 267th (30.8).
- The Jaguars rank 88th in steals per game (6.8) while the Braves rank 188th in steals allowed per game (7.2).
- Alcorn State ranks 96th in blocks per game (3.5) while Southern University ranks 120th in blocks allowed per game (3.5).
- The Jaguars rank 118th in assists allowed per game (12.8) while the Braves rank 229th (15.2).
- Alcorn State ranks 193rd in three pointers attempted per game (21.5) while Southern University ranks 302nd (16.8).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Jaguars have scored an average of 59.2 points per game (5.2 below their season average) and allowed an average of 61.4 points per game (13.0 below their season average).
- The Braves’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 4.0, up from 3.8 for the season.
