A six-game home winning streak is on the line for the North Carolina A&T Aggies (14-12, 9-3 MEAC) when they meet the South Carolina State Bulldogs (7-21, 5-7 MEAC) at Corbett Sports Center. The game starts at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 23, 2019.
South Carolina State Bulldogs at North Carolina A&T Aggies ATS Odds
In their last contest, the Aggies got blown out by the Norfolk State Spartans, 76-58, while the Bulldogs edged the Florida A&M Rattlers, 57-54.
South Carolina State played a nearly flawless game. They had an absurd free throw rate of 0.467 (above their season average of 0.296) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 42.3 (above their season average of 32.5). For those same stats, Florida A&M was 0.130 and 26.9, respectively. North Carolina A&T, on the other hand, did an excellent job of converting from the free throw line (14-18; 77.8 percent). Kameron Langley was a key piece for North Carolina A&T with 14 points, six rebounds and five assists. Damni Applewhite had a good game for South Carolina State, contributing 13 points and five rebounds.
In their first matchup this season, Quavius Copeland led the Aggies to an 80-77 win. He recorded 18 points. Getting to the free throw line was one of North Carolina A&T’s biggest strengths. They made 31 trips to the line, while South Carolina State went 27 times.
This has potential to be a mistake-prone game for the offense of North Carolina A&T. North Carolina A&T ranks 202nd in the country in ball protection (turnover percentage of 19.0 percent), while the pesky defense of South Carolina State forces the 82nd-most turnovers in the nation (20.9 percent). Also, the Bulldogs rank 56th in offensive rebounding percentage (32.8 percent), while the Aggies rank 348th in defensive rebounding percentage (65.6 percent).
South Carolina State Bulldogs vs. North Carolina A&T Aggies Free Pick
Basketball Tip: SU Winner – North Carolina A&T, ATS Winner – North Carolina A&T, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- North Carolina A&T ranks 95th in assists per game (14.2) while South Carolina State ranks 254th (10.8).
- The Aggies rank 215th in three pointers attempted per game (20.6) while the Bulldogs rank 280th (17.1).
- South Carolina State ranks 228th in rebounds per game (33.7) while North Carolina A&T ranks 267th (32.0).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Aggies have scored an average of 69.2 points per game (1.3 below their season average) and allowed an average of 67.8 points per game (3.4 below their season average).
- The Bulldogs’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 3.8, down from 6.9 for the season.
