The Florida A&M Rattlers (2-9) will be at McDougald-McLendon Gymnasium to clash with the North Carolina Central Eagles (4-10) in a MEAC matchup. The game is scheduled to start at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 4, 2020.
Florida A&M Rattlers vs. North Carolina Central Eagles Betting Odds
Both teams were triumphant in their last game. The Eagles had no trouble getting past the Mid-Atlantic Christian Mustangs 108-63, while the Rattlers barely escaped the Iowa State Cyclones 70-68.
The Rattlers forced 18 turnovers and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.544 (above their season average of 0.417). The Eagles, on the other hand, had a turnover percentage of 12.3 (better than their season average of 21.2) and had an offensive rebounding percentage of 43.8 (above their season average of 29.1). Jibri Blount fueled North Carolina Central with 33 points and six rebounds. Meanwhile, Florida A&M was led by DJ Jones, who finished with 16 points and seven rebounds.
The Rattlers won the sole contest between these two teams last year, 73-57. Florida A&M’s effective field goal percentage was its largest strength over North Carolina Central. The Rattlers had a rate of 0.577 while the Eagles posted a mark of 0.319. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
The offensive glass should be a major edge for North Carolina Central in this matchup. The Eagles rank 49th in offensive rebounding percentage (30.1 percent), while Florida A&M ranks 338th in defensive rebounding percentage (64.5 percent).
Florida A&M Rattlers at North Carolina Central Eagles Betting Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – North Carolina Central, ATS Winner – North Carolina Central, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- North Carolina Central ranks 39th in rebounds allowed per game (34.1) while Florida A&M ranks 244th (39.5).
- The Eagles rank 93rd in steals per game (9.6) while the Rattlers rank 152nd in steals allowed per game (7.7).
- North Carolina Central averages 3.3 blocks per game, which ranks 123rd in the country. Florida A&M ranks 144th in blocks allowed per game (4.6).
- The Eagles rank 62nd in assists per game (13.5) while the Rattlers rank 231st (8.9).
- North Carolina Central ranks 201st in three pointers attempted per game (18.8) while Florida A&M ranks 281st (10.8).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Eagles have scored an average of 80.2 points per game (13.3 above their season average) and allowed an average of 61.8 points per game (6.6 below their season average).
- The Rattlers’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 6.6, down from 14.0 for the season.
