The winless Florida A&M Rattlers (0-8) travel to Wallis Beasley Performing Arts Coliseum to take on the Washington State Cougars (6-4). The game can be seen on Pac-12 Network at 10:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, December 19, 2019.
Florida A&M Rattlers vs. Washington State Cougars ATS Odds
In their last contest, the Cougars beat the UC Riverside Highlanders, 70-56, while the Rattlers lost to the Portland Pilots, 66-60.
Washington State played a nearly flawless game. They had a turnover percentage of 15.6 (worse than their season average of 11.4) and a free throw rate of 0.263 (above their season average of 0.197). For those same stats, UC Riverside was 30.4 and 0.170, respectively. Florida A&M, on the other hand, held Portland to an offensive rebounding percentage of 15.2 (below their season average of 24.4). Washington State’s CJ Elleby had a solid performance, putting up 20 points and six rebounds. Evins Desir, meanwhile played a pivotal role for Florida A&M with 15 points and eight rebounds.
It could be a sloppy game for the Florida A&M offense. Since the 2018-19 season, Florida A&M ranks 336th in the NCAA in ball protection (turnover percentage of 23.7 percent), while the gambling defense of Washington State has forced the 36th-most turnovers in the nation (18.8 percent).
Florida A&M at Washington State Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Washington State, ATS Winner – Washington State, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Washington State ranks 44th in three pointers attempted per game (26.0) while Florida A&M ranks 273rd (15.0).
- The Cougars rank 22nd in assists allowed per game (14.0) while the Rattlers rank 103rd (12.3).
- The Cougars rank fourth in steals allowed per game (6.5) while the Rattlers rank 148th (7.2).
- Washington State ranks 103rd in rebounds per game (34.5) while Florida A&M ranks 240th (32.1).
