The North Carolina A&T Aggies (11-9, 6-0 MEAC) head to Al Lawson Center to go head-to-head with the Florida A&M Rattlers (8-14, 5-2 MEAC). The Aggies look to continue their seven-game winning streak. Action begins at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 2, 2019.
North Carolina A&T Aggies at Florida A&M Rattlers Betting Odds
Both teams were victorious in their last game. The Rattlers beat the Morgan State Bears 72-66, while the Aggies barely escaped the North Carolina Central Eagles 51-48.
North Carolina A&T played a nearly flawless game. They had a free throw rate of 0.167 (below their season average of 0.206) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.448 (below their season average of 0.551). For those same stats, North Carolina Central was 0.088 and 0.377, respectively. Florida A&M, on the other hand, was 5-8 on three pointers (62.5 percent), while Morgan State was 3-11 (27.3 percent). Florida A&M’s Isaiah Martin played well, finishing with 11 points, eight blocks and five rebounds. Meanwhile, Ronald Jackson fueled North Carolina A&T with 16 points and six rebounds.
The Rattlers won the sole contest between these two teams last season, 83-77. The Rattlers’ turnover percentage was their biggest strength over the Aggies. Florida A&M had a rate of 10.9, while North Carolina A&T posted a mark of 13.3. This is the first time these teams will battle this year.
Half-court execution will be of utmost importance when a pair of the country’s slowest-paced teams square off. Florida A&M ranks 309th in possessions per game (66.8) and North Carolina A&T is 254th (68.1).
North Carolina A&T at Florida A&M Free Pick
Pick: SU Winner – North Carolina A&T, ATS Winner – North Carolina A&T, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- North Carolina A&T ranks 208th in three pointers attempted per game (20.6) while Florida A&M ranks 291st (15.8).
- The Rattlers rank 275th in rebounds per game (31.4) while the Aggies rank 282nd (30.6).
- The Rattlers average 7.6 steals per game, which ranks 49th in the NCAA. The Aggies rank 105th in steals allowed per game (6.3).
- North Carolina A&T ranks 74th in assists per game (14.8) while Florida A&M ranks 97th in assists allowed per game (12.5).
Bettings Trends:
- The Aggies have outscored opponents by an average of 9.6 points in their last five games. For the season, North Carolina A&T has lost by an average of 0.0 points.
- During their last five games, the Rattlers have scored an average of 66.2 points per game (3.5 above their season average) and allowed an average of 61.4 points per game (7.1 below their season average).
