South Alabama Jaguars at Arkansas State Red Wolves ATS Prediction 01/10/19

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The South Alabama Jaguars (9-6, 2-0 SBC) will be at the Convocation Center to challenge the Arkansas State Red Wolves (7-8, 1-1 SBC) in a SBC matchup. The game is scheduled to start at 8 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 10, 2019.

South Alabama Jaguars vs. Arkansas State Red Wolves ATS Odds

Both teams lost big in their last outing. The Red Wolves fell to the Abilene Christian Wildcats, 94-73, while the Jaguars were defeated by the 11th-ranked Auburn Tigers, 101-58.

South Alabama did a great job of making free throws (17-22; 77.3 percent) while Arkansas State had a better turnover percentage (18.7 vs. 20.8). Ty Cockfield II led the way for Arkansas State, contributing 24 points and six assists. Meanwhile, South Alabama rallied around Rodrick Sikes, who finished with 25 points.

The Jaguars won the lone game between these two teams last year, 87-67. South Alabama made 10 of its 25 three pointers (40.0 percent). Arkansas State, on the other hand, did an excellent job of converting from the charity stripe (21-28; 75.0 percent). This is the first time these teams will clash this year.

It could be a mistake-prone game for the Arkansas State offense. Arkansas State ranks 218th in the nation in ball protection (turnover percentage of 19.7 percent), while the pesky defense of South Alabama forces the 88th-most turnovers in the NCAA (21.5 percent).

South Alabama at Arkansas State ATS Pick

Pick: SU Winner – Arkansas State, ATS Winner – Arkansas State, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • Arkansas State ranks 60th in rebounds per game (38.9) while South Alabama ranks 181st in rebounds allowed per game (36.7).
  • The Jaguars average 15.7 assists per game, which ranks 51st in the country. The Red Wolves rank 122nd in assists allowed per game (13.1).
  • The Red Wolves rank 43rd in blocks per game (4.5) while the Jaguars rank 153rd in blocks allowed per game (4.7).
  • South Alabama ranks 11th in three pointers allowed per game (17.7) while Arkansas State ranks 111th (21.8).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Red Wolves’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 5.6, up from 2.0 for the season.
  • During their last five games, the Jaguars have scored an average of 72.8 points per game (1.2 below their season average) and allowed an average of 72.0 points per game (2.1 above their season average).