The Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils (0-5) get their home schedule underway at Harrison Complex against the Southeastern Louisiana Lions (2-3). The game gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, November 20, 2018.
Southeastern Louisiana Lions at Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils Betting Odds
In their last contest, the Delta Devils were beaten by the Robert Morris Colonials, 68-59, while the Lions beat the Stetson Hatters, 69-57.
Southeastern Louisiana dominated every facet of the game. They had a phenomenal free throw rate of 0.469 (above their season average of 0.167) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 36.4 (above their season average of 25.3). For those same stats, Stetson recorded marks of 0.292 and 27.8, respectively. Mississippi Valley State, on the other hand, did a great job of getting to and converting from the charity stripe (18-25; 72.0 percent). Dante Scott played a pivotal role for Mississippi Valley State with 16 points and seven rebounds. Marlain Veal played a huge role in the victory for Southeastern Louisiana, registering 24 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists on his way to his zeroth triple-double of the season.
The Lions won the lone game between these two teams last season, 73-59. The Lions’ 11.9 turnover percentage was their biggest strength over the Delta Devils, who had a mark of 22.8.
It could be a mistake-prone game for the Mississippi Valley State offense. Dating back to last season, Mississippi Valley State ranks 219th in the NCAA in ball protection (turnover percentage of 19.2 percent), while the gambling defense of Southeastern Louisiana has forced the 37th-most turnovers in the country (21.5 percent).
Southeastern Louisiana Lions at Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils Odds Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Southeastern Louisiana, ATS Winner – Southeastern Louisiana, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
- Southeastern Louisiana ranks 26th in assists allowed per game (11.1) while Mississippi Valley State ranks 302nd (16.1).
- The Lions rank 200th in blocks per game (2.8) while the Delta Devils rank 283rd (1.6).
- Southeastern Louisiana averages 6.6 steals per game, which ranks 103rd in the nation. Mississippi Valley State ranks 134th in steals allowed per game (6.0).
- The Lions rank 30th in three pointers allowed per game (19.0) while the Delta Devils rank 255th (23.9).
- Southeastern Louisiana ranks 195th in rebounds allowed per game (35.5) while Mississippi Valley State ranks 319th (40.6).
