A seven-game home winning streak hangs in the balance for the North Carolina A&T Aggies (15-12, 10-3 MEAC) when they take on the Savannah State Tigers (10-17, 7-6 MEAC) at Corbett Sports Center. Action starts at 7:30 p.m. ET on Monday, February 25, 2019.
Savannah State Tigers vs. North Carolina A&T Aggies ATS Odds
In their last outing, the Aggies barely escaped the South Carolina State Bulldogs, 63-62, while the Tigers fell to the North Carolina Central Eagles, 78-69.
The Aggies had a solid effective field goal percentage of 0.567 (above their season average of 0.528) and had an offensive rebounding percentage of 37.0 (above their season average of 26.3). Savannah State, on the other hand, held North Carolina Central to an effective field goal percentage of 0.452 (below their season average of 0.516). North Carolina A&T rallied around Kameron Langley, who had 10 points and eight assists. Meanwhile, Jaquan Dotson had a good outing for Savannah State, recording 20 points and seven rebounds.
The Tigers won the lone contest between these two teams last year, 108-106. Savannah State was lights out from beyond the arc (14-33; 42.4 percent). North Carolina A&T, on the other hand, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (32.5 vs. 27.5). This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
North Carolina A&T appears to have the advantage on the offensive side of the ball. The Aggies rank 97th in effective field goal percentage (0.530), while Savannah State ranks 328th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.542). Opposite tempos will be on display in this showdown. The quick-paced Tigers rank third in possessions per game, while the slower-paced Aggies rank 263rd.
Savannah State Tigers at North Carolina A&T Aggies Free Pick
Free Basketball Pick: SU Winner – North Carolina A&T, ATS Winner – North Carolina A&T, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Savannah State ranks 46th in rebounds per game (38.0) while North Carolina A&T ranks 271st (32.0).
- The Aggies rank 104th in steals per game (6.6) while the Tigers rank 188th in steals allowed per game (7.4).
- The Tigers rank first in three pointers attempted per game (39.1) while the Aggies rank 225th (20.4).
- North Carolina A&T averages 14.1 assists per game, which ranks 101st in the nation. Savannah State ranks 261st in assists allowed per game (19.9).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Aggies have scored an average of 71.2 points per game (1.0 above their season average) and allowed an average of 66.4 points per game (4.5 below their season average).
- The Tigers have outscored opponents by an average of 1.6 points in their last five games. On the season, Savannah State has lost by an average of 12.0 points.
