The North Carolina Central Eagles (7-11, 3-1 MEAC) will be at the Al Lawson Center to square off with the Florida A&M Rattlers (4-12, 2-3 MEAC) in a MEAC matchup. The game is scheduled to start at 4 p.m. ET on Monday, January 20, 2020.
North Carolina Central Eagles vs. Florida A&M Rattlers ATS Odds
In their last game, the Rattlers were beaten by the South Carolina State Bulldogs, 81-65, while the Eagles dismantled the Bethune-Cookman Wildcats, 86-59.
North Carolina Central dominated nearly every stat category in the game. They had a phenomenal free throw rate of 0.365 (above their season average of 0.200) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.644 (above their season average of 0.493). Bethune-Cookman was 0.207 and 0.405, respectively, for those same stats. Florida A&M, on the other hand, had a turnover percentage of 13.2 (better than their season average of 19.5). Florida A&M’s Nasir Core had a solid performance, recording 15 points. Jibri Blount, meanwhile played a pivotal role for North Carolina Central with 29 points and 10 rebounds.
In their first matchup this season, Blount led the Eagles to a 61-45 victory. He recorded a double-double with 23 points and 11 rebounds. One of North Carolina Central’s largest strengths was their ability to convert at the free throw line. They were 11-13 (84.6 percent), while the Rattlers were just 3-7 (42.9 percent).
This has potential to be an error-filled game for the offense of Florida A&M. Florida A&M ranks 312th in the nation in ball protection (turnover percentage of 21.9 percent), while the gambling defense of North Carolina Central forces the eighth-most turnovers in the nation (26.4 percent).
North Carolina Central vs. Florida A&M Pick
Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – North Carolina Central, ATS Winner – North Carolina Central, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- North Carolina Central averages 9.5 steals per game, which ranks 12th in the country. Florida A&M ranks 157th in steals allowed per game (7.3).
- The Eagles rank 250th in three pointers attempted per game (18.3) while the Rattlers rank 299th (12.8).
- North Carolina Central averages 3.1 blocks per game, which is ranked 113th in the country. Florida A&M ranks 135th in blocks allowed per game (3.9).
- The Eagles rank 123rd in rebounds allowed per game (34.6) while the Rattlers rank 251st (38.8).
- North Carolina Central ranks 124th in assists per game (13.3) while Florida A&M ranks 243rd (9.6).
Bettings Trends:
- The Eagles’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 18.2, up from 1.4 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Rattlers have scored an average of 68.4 points per game (5.7 above their season average) and allowed an average of 72.2 points per game (1.4 below their season average).
