The La Salle Explorers (0-10) will be in the Battle at the Boardwalk at Boardwalk Hall when they clash with the Alabama A&M Bulldogs (0-10). The game is scheduled to start at 7:30 p.m. ET on Friday, December 21, 2018.
Alabama A&M Bulldogs vs. La Salle Explorers Betting Odds
Both teams lost in their last matchup. The Explorers fell to the Temple Owls, 75-67, while the Bulldogs were defeated by the South Florida Bulls, 80-63.
Alabama A&M did a fantastic job of making free throws (10-14; 71.4 percent) while La Salle had a better turnover percentage (13.6 vs. 17.1). La Salle received a boost from Isiah Deas, who contributed 23 points. Meanwhile, Arthur Johnson fueled Alabama A&M with 20 points.
This has potential to be an error-filled game for the offense of La Salle. La Salle ranks 282nd in the nation in ball protection (turnover percentage of 20.9 percent), while the ball-hawking defense of Alabama A&M forces the 89th-most turnovers in the nation (21.5 percent).
Alabama A&M Bulldogs vs. La Salle Explorers Odds Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – La Salle, ATS Winner – La Salle, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- La Salle ranks 101st in three pointers attempted per game (23.8) while Alabama A&M ranks 227th (19.0).
- The Bulldogs average 12.8 assists per game, which ranks 154th in the NCAA. The Explorers rank 213th in assists allowed per game (16.6).
- The Explorers rank 52nd in steals per game (7.6) while the Bulldogs rank 169th in steals allowed per game (8.5).
- La Salle ranks 40th in blocks allowed per game (2.7) while Alabama A&M ranks 119th (3.9).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Bulldogs have scored an average of 60.4 points per game (1.2 above their season average) and allowed an average of 83.0 points per game (4.2 above their season average).
- The Explorers’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 12.6, down from 13.0 for the season.
