The Arkansas State Red Wolves (13-18, 7-11 SBC) battle against the South Alabama Jaguars (15-16, 8-10 SBC) in the Sun Belt Conference Tourney at Mitchell Center. Action begins at 8 p.m. ET on Tuesday, March 12, 2019.
Arkansas State Red Wolves at South Alabama Jaguars ATS Odds
In their last contest, the Jaguars defeated the Appalachian State Mountaineers, 78-71, while the Red Wolves lost a tough one against the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns, 90-87.
South Alabama’s 0.618 effective field goal percentage was their largest advantage over Appalachian State, who had a mark of 0.475. The Jaguars’ mark was above their season average of 0.532, while the Mountaineers’ was below their season average of 0.530. Arkansas State, on the other hand, did an excellent job of making free throws (23-23; 100.0 percent). Herb McGee had a solid game for South Alabama with 12 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists. Ty Cockfield II, meanwhile had a good outing for Arkansas State, putting up 35 points and five rebounds.
South Alabama should have the advantage on the offensive side of the ball. The Jaguars currently rank 72nd in effective field goal percentage (0.535), while Arkansas State ranks 181st in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.504). Moreover, the Red Wolves, who rank 45th in offensive rebounding percentage (33.3 percent), will go head-to-head against the Jaguars, who rank 297th in defensive rebounding percentage (68.8 percent).
Arkansas State Red Wolves vs. South Alabama Jaguars ATS Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – South Alabama, ATS Winner – South Alabama, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Arkansas State ranks 47th in rebounds per game (37.9) while South Alabama ranks 248th (32.4).
- The Jaguars rank 47th in steals allowed per game (5.5) while the Red Wolves rank 105th (6.2).
- The Red Wolves average 4.3 blocks per game, which ranks 39th in the country. The Jaguars rank 169th in blocks allowed per game (4.4).
- South Alabama ranks 113th in assists per game (13.9) while Arkansas State ranks 226th (11.5).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Red Wolves have scored an average of 72.4 points per game (1.5 below their season average) and allowed an average of 76.8 points per game (0.6 below their season average).
- The Jaguars have been outscored by an average of 0.6 points in their last five games. For the season, South Alabama has defeated opponents by an average of 0.5 points.
