The Southern University Jaguars (3-17, 2-5 SWAC) travel to Dunn-Oliver Acadome to go head-to-head with the Alabama State Hornets (7-10, 5-1 SWAC). The Jaguars look to snap a 14-game road losing streak. The game starts at 8:30 p.m. ET on Monday, January 28, 2019.
Southern University Jaguars vs. Alabama State Hornets Betting Odds
In their last outing, the Hornets defeated the Alcorn State Braves, 74-59, while the Jaguars fell to the Alabama A&M Bulldogs, 68-62.
Alabama State played a nearly perfect game. They had a superb effective field goal percentage of 0.553 (above their season average of 0.476) and a turnover percentage of 16.9 (better than their season average of 18.6). For those same stats, Alcorn State had marks of 0.384 and 20.1, respectively. Southern University, on the other hand, had a free throw rate of 0.348 (above their season average of 0.237). Alabama State’s Tobi Ewuosho had a solid performance, contributing 17 points and eight rebounds. Sidney Umude, meanwhile fueled Southern University with 17 points and five rebounds.
The Jaguars dominated this series last year, taking both games. In the most recent contest, Southern University won 71-67. Southern University won the rebounding battle. The Jaguars had more offensive rebounds (17 vs. eight), defensive rebounds (27 vs. 26) and total rebounds (44 vs. 34). This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
It could be a sloppy game for the Alabama State offense. Alabama State ranks 313th in the nation in ball protection (turnover percentage of 21.7 percent), while the gambling defense of Southern University forces the 89th-most turnovers in the NCAA (21.1 percent).
Southern University at Alabama State Odds Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Alabama State, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Southern University ranks 39th in three pointers allowed per game (19.4) while Alabama State ranks 182nd (23.5).
- The Hornets rank 86th in blocks per game (3.6) while the Jaguars rank 123rd in blocks allowed per game (3.6).
- Southern University ranks 238th in assists per game (11.1) while Alabama State ranks 255th (10.5).
- The Hornets rank 151st in rebounds per game (35.5) while the Jaguars rank 267th (31.2).
- Southern University ranks 115th in steals per game (6.5) while Alabama State ranks 173rd in steals allowed per game (7.4).
Bettings Trends:
- The Jaguars have outscored opponents by an average of 1.6 points in their last five games. For the season, Southern University has been defeated by an average of 11.7 points.
- During their last five games, the Hornets have scored an average of 71.4 points per game (4.0 above their season average) and allowed an average of 66.2 points per game (5.2 below their season average).
