The Florida A&M Rattlers (11-16, 8-4 MEAC) will be at the Smith-Hammond-Middleton Center to challenge the South Carolina State Bulldogs (6-21, 4-7 MEAC) in a MEAC matchup. Action starts at 7:30 p.m. ET on Monday, February 18, 2019.
Florida A&M Rattlers vs. South Carolina State Bulldogs ATS Odds
In their last contest, the Bulldogs lost big to the Bethune-Cookman Wildcats, 98-73, while the Rattlers were victorious over the Savannah State Tigers, 78-74.
The Rattlers had an extraordinary offensive rebounding percentage of 46.9 (above their season average of 27.1) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.580 (above their season average of 0.499). South Carolina State, on the other hand, had a better turnover percentage (21.1 vs. 17.7). South Carolina State received a boost from Damni Applewhite, who contributed 20 points and seven rebounds. Justin Ravenel was a key piece for Florida A&M with 24 points.
The Rattlers won the sole contest between these two teams last season, 76-74. Florida A&M made good use of their 32 trips to the charity stripe, making 26 of them (81.3 percent). South Carolina State, on the other hand, was just 18-26 (69.2 percent). This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
It might be a sloppy game for the South Carolina State offense. South Carolina State ranks 295th in the nation in ball protection (turnover percentage of 20.8 percent), while the disruptive defense of Florida A&M forces the 44th-most turnovers in the nation (22.0 percent).
Florida A&M Rattlers at South Carolina State Bulldogs Free Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Florida A&M, ATS Winner – Florida A&M, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- South Carolina State ranks 213th in rebounds per game (33.8) while Florida A&M ranks 261st (32.0).
- The Bulldogs rank 285th in three pointers attempted per game (17.4) while the Rattlers rank 295th (16.2).
- Florida A&M blocks 3.4 opponent shots per game, which is ranked 107th in the NCAA. South Carolina State ranks 110th in blocks allowed per game (3.4).
- The Rattlers rank 216th in assists per game (12.0) while the Bulldogs rank 252nd (11.0).
- Florida A&M ranks 57th in steals per game (7.5) while South Carolina State ranks 68th in steals allowed per game (5.7).
Bettings Trends:
- The Bulldogs’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 4.8, down from 7.2 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Rattlers have scored an average of 66.8 points per game (3.4 above their season average) and allowed an average of 61.2 points per game (6.0 below their season average).
