Southern (7-8) vs Florida A&M (3-9)
Game Info: Saturday, January 11, 2025 at 6:00 pm (F.G. Clark Activity Center)
Betting Odds: Southern -13.5 -- Over/Under: 136.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
The Florida A&M Rattlers and Southern Jaguars meet Saturday in college basketball action at the F.G. Clark Activity Center. Here’s a Florida A&M vs Southern Prediction. This article will include a Florida A&M vs Southern Pick.
Florida A&M Rattlers Betting Preview
The Florida A&M Rattlers lost to Tarleton State and Bethune-Cookman, and they play Grambling, Arkansas-Pine Bluff, and Miss Valley State next. The Florida A&M Rattlers are averaging 76.2 points on 43.8 percent shooting and allowing 81.3 points on 45.4 percent shooting. Milton Matthews is averaging 11.5 points and 2.5 rebounds, while Sterling Young is averaging 10.8 points and 1.5 rebounds. Shaqir O’Neal is dishing 0.7 assists, and Jordan Chatman is grabbing 2.5 rebounds. The Florida A&M Rattlers are shooting 30.7 percent from beyond the arc and 65.5 percent from the free throw line. The Florida A&M Rattlers are allowing 37.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 30.4 rebounds per game.
Southern Jaguars Betting Preview
The Southern Jaguars beat Texas Southern and Prairie View A&M, and they play Bethune-Cookman, Grambling, and Arkansas-Pine Bluff next. The Southern Jaguars are averaging 76.2 points on 43.8 percent shooting and allowing 72.5 points on 43.7 percent shooting. Jordan Johnson is averaging 10.5 points and 2.1 rebounds, while Michael Jacobs is averaging 9.8 points and 2.4 rebounds. Tidjiane Dioumassi is dishing 5 assists and Derrick Tezeno is grabbing 4.5 rebounds. The Southern Jaguars are shooting 30.7 percent from beyond the arc and 65.5 percent from the free-throw line. The Southern Jaguars are allowing 36.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 34.2 rebounds per game.
Why the Southern Jaguars will win
- Florida A&M has lost each of its last 13 road games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Southern has won 14 of its last 15 day games at F.G. Clark Activity Center against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Florida A&M has lost the first half in each of its last 11 road games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Southern's last six games against the Southwestern Athletic Conference Conference at F.G. Clark Activity Center have produced a total of 135 or fewer points.
- Six of Florida A&M's last seven road games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 137+ points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Southern ranks 17th among Division 1 teams for opponent turnovers per game this season (16.2).
- Southern ranks T30th among Division 1 teams for field goal attempts per game this season (63.9).
Florida A&M vs Southern Injury Report
Neither Florida A&M nor Southern has a player listed on its injury report.
Florida A&M vs Southern Prediction
This is a lot of chalk for the Southern Jaguars, but it's more of an indication of how bad Florida A&M is. The Florida A&M Rattlers don't play a lick of defense, and they're 0-3 SU and ATS in their last three games. The Southern Jaguars have spent the bulk of this season on the road, recently playing teams like Nebraska, USC, and Ole Miss. At some point, those games have to pay off. We know Southern is undefeated at home through just three games. Again, this is more of how bad the Florida A&M Rattlers are. Thick line, but I have no choice but to lay it. Give me Southern and the chalk.
Randy’s Pick Southern -13.5
AUTHOR: Randy Chambers
