The Arkansas State Red Wolves (10-12, 4-5 SBC) will be at the Mitchell Center to take on the South Alabama Jaguars (11-11, 4-5 SBC) in a SBC matchup. The game is scheduled to start at 8 p.m. ET on Thursday, February 7, 2019.
Arkansas State Red Wolves at South Alabama Jaguars ATS Odds
Both teams were victorious in their last game. The Jaguars defeated the Troy Trojans 81-75, while the Red Wolves barely escaped the Little Rock Trojans 84-83.
Arkansas State played a nearly perfect game. They had a superb free throw rate of 0.281 (above their season average of 0.272) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.596 (above their season average of 0.477). Little Rock put up marks of 0.145 and 0.529, respectively, for those same stats. Meanwhile, South Alabama played a nearly perfect game. They had a superb free throw rate of 0.273 (above their season average of 0.217) and a turnover percentage of 11.1 (better than their season average of 17.1). For those same stats, Troy was 0.094 and 18.4, respectively. Josh Ajayi fueled South Alabama with 16 points and 10 rebounds. Ty Cockfield II, meanwhile played well for Arkansas State, contributing 28 points and eight rebounds.
In their first matchup this year, Cockfield II led the Red Wolves to a 66-65 victory. He produced 22 points. Getting to the charity stripe was one of Arkansas State’s largest advantages. They made 26 trips to the line, while South Alabama went just 13 times.
The offensive glass could be a huge edge for Arkansas State in this showdown. The Red Wolves currently rank 44th in offensive rebounding percentage (33.7 percent), while South Alabama ranks 299th in defensive rebounding percentage (68.6 percent).
Arkansas State Red Wolves vs. South Alabama Jaguars Free Pick
Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – South Alabama, ATS Winner – South Alabama, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Arkansas State ranks 36th in rebounds per game (39.0) while South Alabama ranks 231st (33.7).
- The Jaguars average 14.5 assists per game, which ranks 83rd in the NCAA. The Red Wolves rank 139th in assists allowed per game (13.2).
- South Alabama ranks 121st in steals per game (6.3) while Arkansas State ranks 150th in steals allowed per game (7.0).
- The Red Wolves average 4.1 blocks per game, which ranks 50th in the country. The Jaguars rank 169th in blocks allowed per game (4.5).
- South Alabama ranks 20th in three pointers allowed per game (18.6) while Arkansas State ranks 119th (22.1).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Red Wolves have scored an average of 70.6 points per game (3.6 below their season average) and allowed an average of 77.2 points per game (0.0 below their season average).
- The Jaguars’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 0.6, down from 1.6 for the season.
