The Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils (2-13, 0-1 SWAC) look to snap their seven-game losing streak when they go head-to-head against the Alabama A&M Bulldogs (2-14, 1-1 SWAC) at Harrison Complex. The game is scheduled to start at 5:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 12, 2019.
Alabama A&M Bulldogs at Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils Free Prediction
The last time the Bulldogs played, they defeated the Grambling State Tigers, 65-60. Alabama A&M had an effective field goal percentage of 0.500 (above their season average of 0.436). Grambling State, meanwhile, forced the Bulldogs into a turnover percentage of 24.0 (above their season average of 19.5). Andre Kennedy led the way for Alabama A&M, contributing 12 points and 10 rebounds.
The Delta Devils lost to the UAPB Golden Lions in their last contest, 64-52. UAPB’s 0.510 effective field goal percentage was their largest advantage over Mississippi Valley State, who had a rate of 0.385. The Golden Lions’ mark was above their season average of 0.453, while the Delta Devils’ was below the 0.560 mark opponents have averaged against UAPB this season. With 12 points and five rebounds, Mississippi Valley State’s Aleksa Koracin put together a good game.
Getting to the line could be rare for Alabama A&M in this contest. The Bulldogs currently rank 345th in the nation with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.155, while Mississippi Valley State ranks 93rd in FTA rate allowed (0.206).
After splitting two games last season, these teams will clash for the first time this year. In the most recent contest, the Delta Devils won 77-67. The Delta Devils had a much better turnover percentage (5.4 vs. 16.3) and had a much better free throw rate (0.283 vs. 0.103).
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Betting Notes:
Alabama A&M ranks 34th in steals per game (8.2) while Mississippi Valley State ranks 128th (5.9).
The Bulldogs rank 166th in assists per game (12.4) while the Delta Devils rank 238th in assists allowed per game (19.3).
Mississippi Valley State ranks 163rd in rebounds per game (35.3) while Alabama A&M ranks 231st (32.5).
The Bulldogs rank 167th in three pointers allowed per game (23.5) while the Delta Devils rank 230th (26.2).
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The Bulldogs’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 6.8, down from 15.8 for the season.
During their last five games, the Delta Devils have scored an average of 60.2 points per game (2.3 below their season average) and allowed an average of 80.6 points per game (2.3 below their season average).
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