The UAPB Golden Lions (10-15, 7-5 SWAC) welcome the Alcorn State Braves (8-16, 4-8 SWAC) to H.O. Clemmons Arena. The Braves can end a 12-game road losing streak. Action gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Monday, February 18, 2019, and can be seen on ESPNU.
Alcorn State Braves at UAPB Golden Lions Betting Odds
In their last game, the Golden Lions were victorious over the Southern University Jaguars, 61-45, while the Braves were beaten by the Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils, 76-68.
UAPB played a nearly perfect contest. They had a free throw rate of 0.286 (below their season average of 0.293) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.583 (above their season average of 0.480). Southern University had marks of 0.190 and 0.440, respectively, for those same stats. Alcorn State, on the other hand, had an offensive rebounding percentage of 37.8 (above their season average of 30.3). Martaveous McKnight had a good outing for UAPB, finishing with 22 points and five rebounds. Alcorn State received a boost from Devon Brewer, who finished with 11 points and 12 rebounds.
In their first matchup this year, Troymain Crosby led the Braves to a 74-69 win. He recorded 20 points and eight rebounds. Getting to the free throw line was one of Alcorn State’s largest advantages. They made 30 trips to the line, while UAPB went 24 times.
This has potential to be a mistake-prone game for the offense of UAPB. UAPB ranks 325th in the NCAA in ball protection (turnover percentage of 22.4 percent), while the disruptive defense of Alcorn State forces the 89th-most turnovers in the NCAA (20.8 percent).
Alcorn State at UAPB ATS Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – UAPB, ATS Winner – UAPB, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Alcorn State averages 7.9 steals per game, which ranks 33rd in the nation. UAPB ranks 206th in steals allowed per game (7.8).
- The Braves rank 153rd in assists per game (13.3) while the Golden Lions rank 241st (11.2).
- Alcorn State averages 3.4 blocks per game, which ranks 103rd in the country. UAPB ranks 109th in blocks allowed per game (3.4).
- The Braves rank 167th in three pointers attempted per game (22.0) while the Golden Lions rank 277th (18.0).
- Alcorn State ranks 158th in rebounds per game (35.3) while UAPB ranks 253rd (32.5).
Bettings Trends:
- The Braves’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 0.6, down from 4.3 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Golden Lions have scored an average of 62.4 points per game (3.5 below their season average) and allowed an average of 63.6 points per game (9.4 below their season average).
