Arkansas State Red Wolves vs. Little Rock Trojans Free Prediction 02/02/19

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The Arkansas State Red Wolves (9-12, 3-5 SBC) will be at the Jack Stephens Center to challenge the Little Rock Trojans (7-14, 2-6 SBC) in a SBC matchup. The game gets underway at 6:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 2, 2019.

Arkansas State Red Wolves vs. Little Rock Trojans ATS Odds

Both teams were beaten in their last outing. The Trojans fell to the Appalachian State Mountaineers, 77-73, while the Red Wolves were defeated by the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers, 77-64.

Arkansas State had a free throw rate of 0.278 (above their season average of 0.272) while Little Rock held Appalachian State to an offensive rebounding percentage of 16.7 (below their season average of 27.5). Little Rock’s Markquis Nowell played well, finishing with 20 points and five assists. Arkansas State, meanwhile, rallied around Tristin Walley, who finished with 14 points.

This series was highly competitive last year. Each won one of the two games played against each other last season. In the most recent game, the Trojans won 82-78. The Trojans’ offensive rebounding percentage was their biggest strength over the Red Wolves. Little Rock had a rate of 32.0, while Arkansas State posted a mark of 15.2. This is the first time these teams will go head-to-head this year.

The physical Little Rock offense might be living from the foul line in this matchup. The Trojans rank 30th in the country with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.286, while Arkansas State ranks 345th in FTA rate allowed (0.337).

Arkansas State vs. Little Rock Odds Pick

Prediction: SU Winner – Little Rock, ATS Winner – Little Rock, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • Arkansas State ranks 36th in rebounds per game (38.9) while Little Rock ranks 201st (34.5).
  • The Trojans rank 65th in assists per game (14.9) while the Red Wolves rank 129th in assists allowed per game (13.1).
  • Little Rock ranks 41st in blocks allowed per game (2.7) while Arkansas State ranks 89th (3.3).
  • The Red Wolves rank 125th in three pointers allowed per game (22.1) while the Trojans rank 249th (26.2).
  • Little Rock ranks 42nd in steals allowed per game (5.4) while Arkansas State ranks 137th (6.8).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Red Wolves’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 7.8, up from 3.2 for the season.
  • During their last five games, the Trojans have scored an average of 74.0 points per game (2.7 below their season average) and allowed an average of 74.6 points per game (2.5 below their season average).