The Alabama A&M Bulldogs (1-13) look to put an end to their 11-game losing streak when they challenge the Jackson State Tigers (3-10) at Elmore Gymnasium. The game is scheduled to get underway at 7 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 5, 2019.
Jackson State Tigers at Alabama A&M Bulldogs Free Prediction
In the Tigers’ last contest, they were beaten by the Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks, 75-66. One of Louisiana-Monroe’s largest strengths was their ability to convert at the free throw line. They were 16-20 (80.0 percent), while the Tigers were just 13-19 (68.4 percent). Jackson State’s Chris Howell put together a solid performance, contributing 15 points and eight rebounds.
The Bulldogs were beaten by the South Florida Bulls in their last game, 80-63. South Florida’s 0.651 effective field goal percentage was their largest advantage over Alabama A&M, who had a rate of 0.510. Arthur Johnson put together a good game for Alabama A&M, leading both teams in scoring with 20 points on 6-for-12 shooting.
After splitting two games last season, these teams will battle for the first time this year. In the most recent contest, the Bulldogs won 66-59. Alabama A&M had a much better free throw rate (0.333 vs. 0.096). Jackson State, meanwhile, had a much better turnover percentage (13.4 vs. 25.6).
It could be a sloppy game for the Alabama A&M offense. Alabama A&M ranks 338th in the country in ball protection (turnover percentage of 23.3 percent), while the pesky defense of Jackson State forces the 64th-most turnovers in the nation (20.2 percent).
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Jackson State ranks 36th in three pointers allowed per game (22.4) while Alabama A&M ranks 163rd (23.8).
The Tigers rank 49th in steals allowed per game (7.3) while the Bulldogs rank 165th (7.9).
Jackson State ranks 195th in rebounds per game (36.1) while Alabama A&M ranks 243rd (31.8).
The Tigers average 3.3 blocks per game, which ranks 114th in the NCAA. The Bulldogs rank 118th in blocks allowed per game (3.9).
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The Tigers’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 11.8, up from 10.4 for the season.
During their last five games, the Bulldogs have scored an average of 60.4 points per game (0.2 above their season average) and allowed an average of 83.0 points per game (4.6 above their season average).
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