Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils vs. Alabama A&M Bulldogs Free Prediction 02/09/19

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The Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils (3-20, 1-8 SWAC) and the Alabama A&M Bulldogs (4-19, 3-6 SWAC) battle at Elmore Gymnasium. The Delta Devils look to put an end to their seven-game losing streak. The game begins at 7 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 9, 2019.

Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils at Alabama A&M Bulldogs ATS Odds

Both teams were beaten in their last outing. The Bulldogs lost to the Texas Southern Tigers, 84-74, while the Delta Devils were blown out by the Grambling State Tigers, 79-57.

Mississippi Valley State forced Grambling State into a turnover percentage of 20.0 (above the 15.1 mark opponents have averaged against Mississippi Valley State this season) while Alabama A&M had an effective field goal percentage of 0.553 (above their season average of 0.449). Alabama A&M’s Evan Wiley played well, putting up 12 points. Meanwhile, Gregory Jones-Rollins was a key piece for Mississippi Valley State with 11 points.

In their first matchup this season, Jones-Rollins led the Delta Devils to a 72-63 win. He put up 16 points and five rebounds. Mississippi Valley State’s 0.598 effective field goal percentage was its largest advantage over Alabama A&M, who had a mark of 0.422.

Mississippi Valley State vs. Alabama A&M ATS Pick

Basketball Tip: SU Winner – Alabama A&M, ATS Winner – Alabama A&M, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • Alabama A&M ranks 39th in steals per game (7.7) while Mississippi Valley State ranks 127th (6.2).
  • The Bulldogs rank 258th in three pointers attempted per game (18.9) while the Delta Devils rank 282nd (17.2).
  • The Delta Devils rank 159th in rebounds per game (35.5) while the Bulldogs rank 242nd (32.9).
  • Alabama A&M ranks 195th in assists allowed per game (14.3) while Mississippi Valley State ranks 251st (16.4).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Bulldogs’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 5.8, down from 12.7 for the season.
  • During their last five games, the Delta Devils have scored an average of 62.0 points per game (1.3 below their season average) and allowed an average of 74.8 points per game (4.5 below their season average).