The Florida A&M Rattlers (10-14, 7-2 MEAC) and the Howard Bison (10-13, 4-4 MEAC) face off at Al Lawson Center. The Rattlers will try to extend their five-game winning streak. The game is scheduled to start at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 9, 2019.
Howard Bison at Florida A&M Rattlers ATS Odds
In their last contest, the Rattlers beat the North Carolina Central Eagles, 73-57, while the Bison lost a winnable game to the Norfolk State Spartans, 80-78.
Florida A&M’s 0.577 effective field goal percentage was their biggest strength over North Carolina Central, who had a rate of 0.319. The Rattlers’ mark was above their season average of 0.497, while the Eagles’ was below their season average of 0.513. Howard, on the other hand, had an effective field goal percentage of 0.563 (above their season average of 0.478). Florida A&M was lifted by Justin Ravenel, who finished with 25 points. RJ Cole, meanwhile played a key role for Howard with 29 points, six assists and five rebounds.
In their first matchup this year, Ravenel led the Rattlers to an 82-72 victory. He put up 20 points. The Rattlers’ 20.3 turnover percentage was their largest strength over the Bison, who had a mark of 24.9.
The Bison’s Chad Lott has been playing at a high level over his last five games, averaging 19 points per game. Meanwhile, Ravenel has averaged 19 points,1.4 steals during that same time frame for the Rattlers.
When looking at effective field goal percentage, Florida A&M should have a substantial edge. The Rattlers defense ranks 97th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.486), while the Howard offense is ranked 296th in effective field goal percentage (0.481). It will also be a tale of two paces as the fast-breaking Bison rank 15th in possessions per game, while the more methodical Rattlers rank 319th.
Howard Bison at Florida A&M Rattlers Pick
Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Florida A&M, ATS Winner – Florida A&M, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Howard ranks 56th in rebounds per game (38.0) while Florida A&M ranks 261st (31.7).
- The Bison rank 46th in blocks per game (4.3) while the Rattlers rank 106th (3.3).
- The Rattlers rank 49th in steals per game (7.5) while the Bison rank 172nd (5.5).
- Howard ranks 230th in three pointers attempted per game (20.0) while Florida A&M ranks 296th (15.8).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Rattlers have scored an average of 68.0 points per game (4.9 above their season average) and allowed an average of 55.8 points per game (11.0 below their season average).
- The Bison’s average margin of victory in their last five games has been 2.0, up from 0.7 for the season.
