The UAPB Golden Lions (7-15, 4-5 SWAC) and the Alabama State Hornets (8-12, 6-3 SWAC) battle at Dunn-Oliver Acadome. The Golden Lions can end a 10-game road losing streak. The game gets underway at 6 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 9, 2019.
UAPB Golden Lions vs. Alabama State Hornets Betting Odds
Both teams lost in their last contest. The Hornets lost a tough one against the Prairie View A&M Panthers, 69-67, while the Golden Lions were beaten by the Jackson State Tigers, 65-52.
UAPB forced Jackson State into a turnover percentage of 26.3 (above their season average of 18.1) while Alabama State had an offensive rebounding percentage of 48.8 (above their season average of 31.5). Alabama State was lifted by Jacoby Ross, who had 19 points. Meanwhile, Martaveous McKnight had a good game for UAPB, finishing with 12 points and seven rebounds.
In their first matchup this year, McKnight led the Golden Lions to an 82-71 victory. He was the game’s leading scorer with 27 points. The Golden Lions’ 30.8 offensive rebounding percentage was their largest strength over the Hornets, who had a rate of 22.2.
Alabama State should have an advantage on the offensive glass in this battle. The Hornets are among the NCAA’s elite on the offensive glass, ranking 69th in offensive rebounding percentage at 32.5 percent. Meanwhile, UAPB ranks 233rd in the nation at corralling defensive rebounds with a defensive rebounding percentage of 70.7 percent. Ball security could be troublesome for the Golden Lions. They rank 322nd at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 22.2 percent), while the Hornets force the 39th-most turnovers in the NCAA (opponents’ turnover percentage of 22.3 percent).
UAPB Golden Lions vs. Alabama State Hornets Betting Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Alabama State, ATS Winner – Alabama State, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- UAPB ranks 22nd in three pointers allowed per game (18.8) while Alabama State ranks 157th (22.7).
- The Hornets rank 92nd in blocks per game (3.5) while the Golden Lions rank 135th in blocks allowed per game (3.7).
- UAPB ranks 227th in assists per game (11.5) while Alabama State ranks 255th (10.3).
- The Hornets rank 135th in rebounds per game (36.0) while the Golden Lions rank 238th (33.1).
- UAPB ranks 82nd in steals per game (6.9) while Alabama State ranks 173rd in steals allowed per game (7.3).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Hornets have scored an average of 68.2 points per game (1.1 above their season average) and allowed an average of 66.0 points per game (5.5 below their season average).
- The Golden Lions’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 10.8, up from 9.5 for the season.
