The North Carolina Central Eagles (10-12, 5-3 MEAC) will be at the Al Lawson Center to go head-to-head with the Florida A&M Rattlers (9-14, 6-2 MEAC) in a MEAC matchup. The game can be seen on ESPNU at 8 p.m. ET on Monday, February 4, 2019.
North Carolina Central Eagles vs. Florida A&M Rattlers ATS Odds
In their last game, the Rattlers had no trouble getting past the North Carolina A&T Aggies, 63-39, while the Eagles lost to the Bethune-Cookman Wildcats, 74-64.
The Rattlers, who came into the game averaging an effective field goal percentage of 0.494, had a strong mark of 0.580, while the Aggies had a free throw rate of 0.093 (below their season average of 0.204). North Carolina Central, on the other hand, had an offensive rebounding percentage of 45.7 (above their season average of 34.3). Isaiah Martin had a good outing for Florida A&M, recording 12 points, 15 rebounds and five blocks. North Carolina Central, meanwhile, was led by Zacarry Douglas, who recorded nine points and 14 rebounds.
The Rattlers won the sole contest between these two teams last season, 65-56. Making free throws was one of Florida A&M’s largest strengths. They were 10-12 (83.3 percent), while the Eagles were just 3-6 (50.0 percent). This is the first time these teams will meet this year.
The offense of Florida A&M will go head-to-head against the elite defense of North Carolina Central. The Rattlers currently rank 333rd in offensive efficiency, while the Eagles are 66th in defensive efficiency. The Eagles should have the advantage on that end of the court. Moreover, the Eagles rank 334th in turnover percentage (23.1 percent), while the Rattlers rank 33rd in opponents’ turnover percentage (22.6 percent).
North Carolina Central vs. Florida A&M Odds Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Florida A&M, ATS Winner – Florida A&M, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- North Carolina Central ranks 86th in rebounds per game (37.2) while Florida A&M ranks 277th (31.6).
- The Eagles average 15.4 assists per game, which ranks 51st in the NCAA. The Rattlers rank 88th in assists allowed per game (12.3).
- The Eagles rank 236th in three pointers attempted per game (19.7) while the Rattlers rank 292nd (15.8).
- Florida A&M averages 7.7 steals per game, which ranks 49th in the country. North Carolina Central ranks 98th in steals allowed per game (6.1).
Bettings Trends:
- The Eagles’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 3.0, down from 4.5 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Rattlers have scored an average of 65.0 points per game (2.3 above their season average) and allowed an average of 56.4 points per game (10.9 below their season average).
