The Southern University Jaguars (3-18, 2-6 SWAC) and the Alcorn State Braves (6-14, 2-6 SWAC) go head-to-head at David L. Whitney Gymnasium. The Jaguars will try to put an end to a 15-game road losing streak. Action gets underway at 6:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 2, 2019.
Southern University Jaguars vs. Alcorn State Braves Betting Odds
Both teams lost in their last matchup. The Braves fell to the Alabama A&M Bulldogs, 71-62, while the Jaguars were defeated by the Alabama State Hornets, 69-65.
Southern University forced Alabama State into a turnover percentage of 27.4 (above their season average of 18.5) while Alcorn State had a better effective field goal percentage (0.482 vs. 0.484). Alcorn State was led by Troymain Crosby, who finished with 10 points and seven rebounds. Meanwhile, Jayden Saddler played a key role for Southern University with 11 points and five assists.
This was a highly competitive series last year. Each won one of the two games played against each other last season. The Braves won the last game 89-85. The Braves’ turnover percentage was their biggest advantage over the Jaguars. Alcorn State had a rate of 9.4, while Southern University posted a mark of 13.8. This will be the first meeting of the year between these two teams.
It could be an error-filled game for the Alcorn State offense. Alcorn State ranks 321st in the NCAA in ball protection (turnover percentage of 22.1 percent), while the ball-hawking defense of Southern University forces the 63rd-most turnovers in the nation (21.7 percent).
Southern University Jaguars at Alcorn State Braves Free Pick
Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Alcorn State, ATS Winner – Alcorn State, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Alcorn State ranks 133rd in three pointers attempted per game (22.9) while Southern University ranks 283rd (17.1).
- The Braves rank 35th in blocks allowed per game (2.6) while the Jaguars rank 122nd (3.7).
- Alcorn State ranks 189th in rebounds per game (34.7) while Southern University ranks 274th (31.4).
- The Braves rank 21st in steals per game (8.5) while the Jaguars rank 126th in steals allowed per game (6.6).
- Southern University ranks 155th in assists allowed per game (13.5) while Alcorn State ranks 246th (16.2).
Bettings Trends:
- The Braves’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 9.6, up from 5.5 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Jaguars have scored an average of 66.8 points per game (0.1 below their season average) and allowed an average of 64.8 points per game (13.4 below their season average).
