The Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils (3-21, 1-9 SWAC) travel to Dunn-Oliver Acadome to clash against the Alabama State Hornets (8-13, 6-4 SWAC). The Delta Devils will try to put an end to their eight-game losing streak. The game starts at 8:30 p.m. ET on Monday, February 11, 2019.
Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils vs. Alabama State Hornets Betting Odds
Both teams fell in their last matchup. The Hornets fell to the UAPB Golden Lions, 75-69, while the Delta Devils were defeated by the Alabama A&M Bulldogs, 78-63.
Mississippi Valley State held Alabama A&M to an offensive rebounding percentage of 12.5 (below their season average of 28.2) while Alabama State had an offensive rebounding percentage of 43.2 (above their season average of 32.5). Alabama State was lifted by Tobi Ewuosho, who finished with 12 points and 10 rebounds. Emmanuel Ejeh played well for Mississippi Valley State, putting up 14 points and 11 rebounds.
In their first matchup this season, Reginald Gee led the Hornets to an 81-79 victory. He recorded 16 points and seven rebounds. Alabama State had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (44.9 vs. 35.0). Mississippi Valley State, meanwhile, did a great job of getting to and converting from the free throw line (21-25; 84.0 percent).
Alabama State could dominate the offensive glass in this meeting. The Hornets currently rank 53rd in offensive rebounding percentage (33.0 percent), while Mississippi Valley State ranks 294th in defensive rebounding percentage (68.7 percent).
Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils at Alabama State Hornets Free Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Alabama State, ATS Winner – Alabama State, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Alabama State ranks 119th in rebounds per game (36.2) while Mississippi Valley State ranks 285th in rebounds allowed per game (40.5).
- The Hornets rank 101st in blocks per game (3.4) while the Delta Devils rank 148th in blocks allowed per game (3.9).
- Mississippi Valley State ranks 143rd in steals per game (6.1) while Alabama State ranks 189th in steals allowed per game (7.4).
- The Hornets rank 189th in three pointers attempted per game (21.5) while the Delta Devils rank 290th (17.3).
- Alabama State ranks 179th in assists allowed per game (14.1) while Mississippi Valley State ranks 245th (16.2).
Bettings Trends:
- The Hornets’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 2.6, down from 4.5 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Delta Devils have scored an average of 63.4 points per game (0.1 above their season average) and allowed an average of 74.4 points per game (4.9 below their season average).
