The Southern University Jaguars (4-13, 1-3 SWAC) visit H.O. Clemmons Arena to take on the UAPB Golden Lions (3-12, 2-1 SWAC). The Jaguars look to put an end to a 12-game road losing streak. Action gets underway at 8 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 18, 2020.
Southern University Jaguars vs. UAPB Golden Lions ATS Odds
Both teams defeated their last opponent. The Golden Lions defeated the Alabama State Hornets 61-56, while the Jaguars beat the Jackson State Tigers 56-50.
The Jaguars, who came into the game averaging an offensive rebounding percentage of 32.9, had an extraordinary mark of 48.0 and held the Tigers to an effective field goal percentage of 0.385 (below their season average of 0.452). UAPB, meanwhile, was 5-12 on three pointers (41.7 percent). They also held Alabama State to just 3-23 (13.0 percent). UAPB received a boost from Marquell Carter, who put up 19 points. Lamarcus Lee played a key role for Southern University with 18 points and seven rebounds.
This was a highly contested series last year. Each won one of the two games played against each other last season. In the most recent game, the Golden Lions won 61-45. Making free throws was one of UAPB’s largest strengths. They were 12-14 (85.7 percent), while the Jaguars were just 8-12 (66.7 percent). This is the first time these teams will battle this year.
The offensive glass should be a huge advantage for Southern University in this contest. The Jaguars are among the nation’s elite on the offensive glass, ranking 48th in offensive rebounding percentage at 33.5 percent. Meanwhile, UAPB ranks 292nd in the country at corralling defensive rebounds with a defensive rebounding percentage of 69.3 percent.
Southern University Jaguars vs. UAPB Golden Lions Odds Pick
Pick: SU Winner – UAPB, ATS Winner – UAPB, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Southern University ranks 19th in three pointers allowed per game (17.8) while UAPB ranks 173rd (22.9).
- The Golden Lions rank 22nd in blocks allowed per game (2.5) while the Jaguars rank 92nd (3.4).
- Southern University averages 5.9 steals per game, which ranks 170th in the country. UAPB ranks 207th in steals allowed per game (9.7).
- The Jaguars rank 171st in assists per game (12.5) while the Golden Lions rank 256th (8.9).
- Southern University ranks 187th in rebounds per game (34.7) while UAPB ranks 263rd (31.4).
Bettings Trends:
- The Golden Lions’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 9.8, down from 18.0 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Jaguars have scored an average of 60.4 points per game (2.3 below their season average) and allowed an average of 65.8 points per game (2.7 below their season average).
