The North Carolina A&T Aggies (4-9) head to Smith-Hammond-Middleton Center to square off against the South Carolina State Bulldogs (2-14). The Aggies will try to snap their five-game losing streak. The game starts at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 5, 2019.
North Carolina A&T Aggies vs. South Carolina State Bulldogs ATS Odds
In their last outing, the Bulldogs dismantled the Brevard College Tornados, 99-51, while the Aggies were beaten by the UNCG Spartans, 74-66.
South Carolina State dominated every facet of the contest. They had an offensive rebounding percentage of 60.0 and a turnover percentage of 17.5. For those same stats, Brevard College was 25.0 and 33.4, respectively. North Carolina A&T, on the other hand, had a better free throw rate (0.161 vs. 0.109). South Carolina State received a boost from Ozante Fields, who contributed 15 points and 11 rebounds. Ibrahim Sylla played a key role for North Carolina A&T with 12 points and six rebounds.
The Bulldogs won the lone game between these two teams last season, 90-85. One of South Carolina State’s largest strengths was getting to the free throw line. They made 36 trips to the line, while North Carolina A&T went 26 times. This is the first time these teams will clash this year.
Damni Applewhite has been playing at a high level as of late for South Carolina State, averaging 0 points over the last five games.
Half-court execution will be of utmost importance when a pair of the NCAA’s slowest-paced teams face off. South Carolina State ranks 263rd in possessions per game (68.5) and North Carolina A&T is 284th (67.9).
North Carolina A&T Aggies vs. South Carolina State Bulldogs Odds Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – South Carolina State, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- North Carolina A&T ranks 125th in assists per game (13.7) while South Carolina State ranks 227th (10.4).
- The Aggies average 2.8 blocks per game, which ranks 125th in the nation. The Bulldogs rank 127th in blocks allowed per game (4.0).
- The Aggies rank 186th in three pointers attempted per game (21.0) while the Bulldogs rank 271st (15.1).
- South Carolina State ranks 206th in rebounds per game (34.0) while North Carolina A&T ranks 259th (29.4).
Bettings Trends:
- The Aggies’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 17.4, up from 7.7 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Bulldogs have scored an average of 70.6 points per game (3.5 above their season average) and allowed an average of 77.4 points per game (0.2 above their season average).
