Florida A&M Rattlers vs. Howard Bison Free Prediction 01/25/20

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The Howard Bison (2-18, 0-5 MEAC) and the Florida A&M Rattlers (5-12, 3-3 MEAC) square off at Burr Arena. The Bison look to snap their eight-game losing streak. Action gets underway at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 25, 2020.

Florida A&M Rattlers at Howard Bison ATS Odds

In their last contest, the Bison lost to the Yale Bulldogs, 89-75, while the Rattlers beat the North Carolina Central Eagles, 66-57.

Florida A&M played a nearly perfect game. They had a turnover percentage of 14.2 (better than their season average of 19.1) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 41.3 (above their season average of 27.8). For those same stats, North Carolina Central recorded marks of 23.1 and 25.8, respectively. Howard, meanwhile, had a turnover percentage of 6.6 (better than their season average of 16.5). Howard was led by Charles Williams, who finished with 16 points. MJ Randolph, meanwhile had a good game for Florida A&M, putting up 12 points and nine rebounds.

This was a highly competitive series last year. Each won one of the two games played against each other last season. In the most recent contest, the Bison won 70-66. The Bison’s 13.5 turnover percentage was their biggest advantage over the Rattlers, who had a rate of 23.6. This will be the first game of the year between these two teams.

Florida A&M Rattlers vs. Howard Bison Betting Pick

Pick: SU Winner – Florida A&M, ATS Winner – Florida A&M, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • Howard ranks 188th in three pointers attempted per game (21.1) while Florida A&M ranks 300th (13.1).
  • The Bison average 5.9 steals per game, which ranks 147th in the NCAA. The Rattlers rank 158th in steals allowed per game (7.2).
  • Howard blocks 3.0 opponent shots per game, which ranks 120th in the NCAA. Florida A&M ranks 128th in blocks allowed per game (3.8).
  • The Rattlers rank 148th in assists allowed per game (12.9) while the Bison rank 254th (19.1).
  • Florida A&M ranks 216th in rebounds per game (34.1) while Howard ranks 260th in rebounds allowed per game (40.9).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Rattlers have outscored opponents by an average of 1.2 points in their last five games. On the season, Florida A&M has been defeated by an average of 9.6 points.
  • During their last five games, the Bison have scored an average of 72.8 points per game (4.0 above their season average) and allowed an average of 86.2 points per game (4.1 above their season average).