The Florida A&M Rattlers (4-12, 1-0 MEAC) will be at Echols Hall to meet the Norfolk State Spartans (6-10, 1-0 MEAC) in a MEAC matchup. Action gets underway at 8 p.m. ET on Monday, January 7, 2019.
Florida A&M Rattlers at Norfolk State Spartans Betting Odds
In their last game, the Spartans lost big to the 19th-ranked Michigan Wolverines, 63-44, while the Rattlers were victorious over the Jacksonville Dolphins, 65-50.
The Rattlers had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.547 vs. 0.298) and had a better offensive rebounding percentage (37.9 vs. 35.9). Norfolk State, on the other hand, had a better turnover percentage (16.9 vs. 14.2). Nic Thomas had a solid performance for Norfolk State with nine points and five rebounds. Tracy Hector had a solid performance for Florida A&M, putting up 11 points and eight rebounds.
The Spartans won the only contest between these two teams last season, 80-71. The Spartans’ offensive rebounding percentage was their biggest advantage over the Rattlers. Norfolk State had a rate of 46.4, while Florida A&M posted a mark of 24.4. This is the first time these teams will meet this year.
This has potential to be an error-filled game for the Norfolk State offense. Norfolk State ranks 257th in the NCAA in ball protection (turnover percentage of 20.3 percent), while the pesky defense of Florida A&M forces the 39th-most turnovers in the nation (23.2 percent).
Florida A&M Rattlers at Norfolk State Spartans Odds Pick
Free Prediction: SU Winner – Norfolk State, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Florida A&M ranks 33rd in three pointers allowed per game (19.4) while Norfolk State ranks 194th (24.7).
- The Rattlers rank 45th in steals per game (8.0) while the Spartans rank 136th (6.1).
- The Spartans rank 28th in blocks per game (4.8) while the Rattlers rank 151st (2.3).
- Norfolk State ranks 162nd in rebounds per game (35.5) while Florida A&M ranks 267th (29.4).
Bettings Trends:
- The Rattlers’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 1.8, down from 8.9 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Spartans have scored an average of 69.6 points per game (2.4 below their season average) and allowed an average of 60.2 points per game (10.7 below their season average).
