The UAPB Golden Lions (9-15, 6-5 SWAC) welcome the Southern University Jaguars (4-20, 3-8 SWAC) to H.O. Clemmons Arena. The Jaguars can end a 16-game road losing streak. Action starts at 8:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 16, 2019.
Southern University Jaguars vs. UAPB Golden Lions ATS Odds
Both teams defeated their last opponent. The Golden Lions defeated the Alabama A&M Bulldogs 69-60, while the Jaguars beat the Jackson State Tigers 76-67.
Southern University played a nearly perfect game. They had an extraordinary free throw rate of 0.610 (above their season average of 0.226) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.622 (above their season average of 0.487). Jackson State had marks of 0.389 and 0.426, respectively, for those same stats. UAPB, on the other hand, made good use of their 30 trips to the charity stripe, making 24 of them (80.0 percent). Alabama A&M was just 12-21 (57.1 percent). Martaveous McKnight played a pivotal role for UAPB with 24 points. Meanwhile, Southern University received a boost from Jayden Saddler, who contributed 20 points and five rebounds.
In their first matchup this season, Sidney Umude led the Jaguars to a 69-67 win. He recorded 22 points and six rebounds. Southern University out-rebounded UAPB. The Jaguars had more offensive rebounds (14 vs. eight), defensive rebounds (20 vs. 16) and total rebounds (34 vs. 24).
It could be a mistake-prone game for the UAPB offense. UAPB ranks 325th in the country in ball protection (turnover percentage of 22.4 percent), while the pesky defense of Southern University forces the 41st-most turnovers in the nation (22.3 percent).
Southern University Jaguars at UAPB Golden Lions Betting Pick
Pick: SU Winner – UAPB, ATS Winner – UAPB, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Southern University ranks 82nd in steals per game (6.9) while UAPB ranks 196th in steals allowed per game (7.9).
- The Golden Lions rank 132nd in blocks per game (3.0) while the Jaguars rank 135th in blocks allowed per game (3.7).
- UAPB ranks 231st in assists per game (11.3) while Southern University ranks 232nd (11.3).
- The Golden Lions rank 239th in rebounds per game (32.9) while the Jaguars rank 272nd (30.7).
- UAPB ranks 278th in three pointers attempted per game (18.1) while Southern University ranks 291st (16.9).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Golden Lions have scored an average of 62.8 points per game (3.3 below their season average) and allowed an average of 70.4 points per game (3.8 below their season average).
- The Jaguars’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 6.4, down from 10.8 for the season.
