The Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils (1-11) travel to CBU Events Center to meet the California Baptist Lancers (7-4). The Delta Devils look to put an end to an 11-game road losing streak. The game starts at 10 p.m. ET on Sunday, December 22, 2019.
Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils at California Baptist Lancers ATS Odds
In their last outing, the Lancers were victorious over the Southern University Jaguars, 78-61, while the Delta Devils were blown out by the Santa Clara Broncos, 100-71.
California Baptist dominated every stat category in the game. They had a free throw rate of 0.254 (matching their season average) and a turnover percentage of 7.6 (better than their season average of 16.4). Southern University was 0.121 and 15.7, respectively, for those same stats. Mississippi Valley State, meanwhile, had a better turnover percentage (17.3 vs. 16.3). California Baptist’s Milan Acquaah had a good game, contributing 28 points, eight assists and six rebounds. Mississippi Valley State, meanwhile, was led by Caleb Hunter, who put up 26 points.
The Lancers won the only contest between these two teams last year, 107-71. California Baptist was lights out from beyond the arc (18-36; 50.0 percent). Mississippi Valley State, on the other hand, did a fantastic job of converting from the charity stripe (26-34; 76.5 percent). This is the first time these teams will clash this year.
California Baptist could have their way on the offensive side of the ball as their prolific offense goes up against one of the country’s worst defenses. The Lancers rank 47th in offensive efficiency, while Mississippi Valley State ranks 352nd in defensive efficiency.
Mississippi Valley State vs. California Baptist Pick
Pick: SU Winner – California Baptist, ATS Winner – California Baptist, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- California Baptist ranks 26th in rebounds per game (40.6) while Mississippi Valley State ranks 265th in rebounds allowed per game (48.8).
- The Lancers rank 37th in three pointers allowed per game (18.7) while the Delta Devils rank 258th (28.4).
- California Baptist averages 14.1 assists per game, which ranks 88th in the NCAA. Mississippi Valley State ranks 240th in assists allowed per game (21.6).
Bettings Trends:
- The Delta Devils’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 10.6, down from 27.9 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Lancers have scored an average of 79.0 points per game (1.0 below their season average) and allowed an average of 68.0 points per game (3.1 below their season average).
