It will be a battle between SWAC opponents when the Alabama A&M Bulldogs (5-19, 4-6 SWAC) welcome the UAPB Golden Lions (8-15, 5-5 SWAC) to Elmore Gymnasium. The game starts at 8:30 p.m. ET on Monday, February 11, 2019.
UAPB Golden Lions vs. Alabama A&M Bulldogs Free Prediction
The Golden Lions come in on a high note after defeating the Alabama State Hornets in their last outing, 75-69. UAPB’s effective field goal percentage was their largest advantage over Alabama State. The Golden Lions had a rate of 0.643 (above their season average of 0.472), while the Hornets posted a mark of 0.421 (below their season average of 0.473). With 25 points on 8-for-8 shooting, Shaun Doss was the game’s high scorer.
The last time the Bulldogs played, they defeated the Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils, 78-63. Alabama A&M had an effective field goal percentage of 0.569 (above their season average of 0.454). Mississippi Valley State, meanwhile, held the Bulldogs to an offensive rebounding percentage of 12.5 (below their season average of 28.2). Brandon Miller was the game’s leading scorer with 18 points on 5-for-10 shooting from the field.
This is the second game of the season between these two squads. Andre Kennedy led both teams with 19 points in the first game, in which the Bulldogs lost 50-49. The Golden Lions had a better free throw rate (0.208 vs. 0.176) and had a better turnover percentage (17.2 vs. 18.3).
This has potential to be a sloppy game for the offense of UAPB. UAPB ranks 326th in the nation in ball protection (turnover percentage of 22.4 percent), while the gambling defense of Alabama A&M forces the 79th-most turnovers in the country (21.1 percent).
UAPB vs. Alabama A&M Betting Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Alabama A&M, ATS Winner – Alabama A&M, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Alabama A&M ranks 50th in steals per game (7.6) while UAPB ranks 212th in steals allowed per game (8.0).
The Golden Lions rank 21st in three pointers allowed per game (18.8) while the Bulldogs rank 154th (22.5).
UAPB ranks 168th in rebounds allowed per game (35.3) while Alabama A&M ranks 228th (36.9).
The Bulldogs rank 202nd in assists per game (12.2) while the Golden Lions rank 226th (11.3).
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The Golden Lions’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 8.6, down from 8.8 for the season.
During their last five games, the Bulldogs have scored an average of 71.2 points per game (9.5 above their season average) and allowed an average of 70.4 points per game (2.9 below their season average).
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