Presbyterian Blue Hose vs. North Carolina A&T Aggies Betting Prediction

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The Presbyterian Blue Hose (3-4) will travel to the Corbett Sports Center to square off with the North Carolina A&T Aggies (2-5). Action starts at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 1, 2018.

Presbyterian Blue Hose vs. North Carolina A&T Aggies Betting Odds

In their last game, the Aggies were victorious over the Central Connecticut State Blue Devils, 72-60, while the Blue Hose were beaten by the St. Francis Brooklyn Terriers, 90-86.

The Aggies held the Blue Devils to an effective field goal percentage of 0.345 (below their season average of 0.575). The Blue Devils also had a turnover percentage of 19.8 (above the 15.0 mark opponents have averaged against North Carolina A&T this season). Presbyterian, meanwhile, had a better turnover percentage (7.1 vs. 10.9). North Carolina A&T received a boost from Ibrahim Sylla, who had 20 points and seven rebounds. Francois Lewis played a key role for Presbyterian with 35 points and five rebounds.

The Blue Hose won the only contest between these two teams last year, 73-70. The Blue Hose’s 14.2 turnover percentage was their largest strength over the Aggies, who had a rate of 20.5.

Presbyterian Blue Hose at North Carolina A&T Aggies Pick

Free Pick: SU Winner – North Carolina A&T, O/U – Under

Betting Notes (2017-Present):

  • Presbyterian ranks 44th in three pointers attempted per game (25.5) while North Carolina A&T ranks 233rd (20.2).
  • The Aggies rank 209th in rebounds per game (34.9) while the Blue Hose rank 306th (32.4).
  • North Carolina A&T ranks 261st in blocks per game (2.3) while Presbyterian ranks 270th (2.2).
  • The Aggies rank 74th in assists per game (15.0) while the Blue Hose rank 241st (12.5).
  • Presbyterian ranks 20th in steals allowed per game (4.9) while North Carolina A&T ranks 149th (6.2).