The North Carolina A&T Aggies (11-10, 6-1 MEAC) will be at Moore Gym to clash with the Bethune-Cookman Wildcats (9-13, 4-4 MEAC) in a MEAC matchup. Action begins at 7:30 p.m. ET on Monday, February 4, 2019.
North Carolina A&T Aggies vs. Bethune-Cookman Wildcats ATS Odds
In their last game, the Wildcats defeated the North Carolina Central Eagles, 74-64, while the Aggies got blown out by the Florida A&M Rattlers, 63-39.
Bethune-Cookman dominated nearly every stat category in the contest. They had an effective field goal percentage of 0.466 (below their season average of 0.488) and a turnover percentage of 15.3 (better than their season average of 18.1). For those same stats, North Carolina Central was 0.346 and 19.8, respectively. North Carolina A&T, meanwhile, had an offensive rebounding percentage of 32.6 (above their season average of 25.6). Cletrell Pope played well for Bethune-Cookman with 11 points and 12 rebounds. Ibrahim Sylla played well for North Carolina A&T, finishing with 13 points and eight rebounds.
The Aggies won the sole contest between these two teams last season, 86-80. North Carolina A&T out-rebounded Bethune-Cookman. The Aggies had 17 offensive rebounds and 48 total rebounds, while the Wildcats had seven and 37, respectively. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
It will be a battle of contrasting styles as the fast-breaking Wildcats (ranked 42nd in the country in possessions per game) will look to push the more half-court-oriented Aggies (268th in possessions per game).
North Carolina A&T Aggies vs. Bethune-Cookman Wildcats Betting Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Bethune-Cookman, ATS Winner – Bethune-Cookman, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Bethune-Cookman ranks ninth in rebounds per game (41.4) while North Carolina A&T ranks 285th (30.9).
- The Wildcats average 3.9 blocks per game, which ranks 62nd in the country. The Aggies rank 102nd in blocks allowed per game (3.4).
- North Carolina A&T ranks 209th in three pointers attempted per game (20.6) while Bethune-Cookman ranks 231st (19.9).
- The Aggies rank 90th in assists per game (14.4) while the Wildcats rank 203rd in assists allowed per game (14.5).
- Bethune-Cookman averages 7.7 steals per game, which ranks 47th in the nation. North Carolina A&T ranks 117th in steals allowed per game (6.4).
Bettings Trends:
- The Wildcats’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 8.2, up from 0.5 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Aggies have scored an average of 58.8 points per game (12.0 below their season average) and allowed an average of 58.6 points per game (13.4 below their season average).
