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Florida A&M (3-11) vs Arkansas-Pine Bluff (3-13)
Game Info: Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 6:00 pm (Al Lawson Center)
The Line: Betting Odds: Florida A&M -5.5 — Over/Under: 157.5
The Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions and Florida A&M Rattlers meet Saturday in college basketball action at the Al Lawson Center. Here’s an Arkansas-Pine Bluff vs Florida A&M Prediction. This article will include an Arkansas-Pine Bluff vs Florida A&M Pick.
Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions Betting Preview
The Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions lost to Alabama State and Prairie View A&M, and they play Bethune-Cookman, Southern, and Grambling next. The Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions are averaging 75.3 points on 46.6 percent shooting and allowing 91.6 points on 49.6 percent shooting. Doctor Bradley is averaging 25.7 points and 9 rebounds, while Christian Moore is averaging 12.5 points and 3.6 rebounds. Dante Sawyer is dishing 1.4 assists and Raphael Dumont is grabbing 4.2 rebounds. The Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions are shooting 32.9 percent from beyond the arc and 62.4 percent from the free throw line. The Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions are allowing 34.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 30.6 rebounds per game.
Florida A&M Rattlers Betting Preview
The Florida A&M Rattlers lost to Southern and Grambling, and they play Miss Valley State, Alcorn State, and Jackson State next. The Florida A&M Rattlers are averaging 69 points on 41.5 percent shooting and allowing 81.9 points on 46.3 percent shooting. Sterling Young is averaging 13.1 points and 1.6 rebounds, while Milton Matthews is averaging 11.3 points and 2.3 rebounds. Shaqir O’Neal is dishing 0.7 assists, and Jordan Chatman is grabbing 2.8 rebounds. The Florida A&M Rattlers are shooting 33.1 percent from beyond the arc and 79.8 percent from the free throw line. The Florida A&M Rattlers are allowing 37.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 32.2 rebounds per game.
Why the Florida A&M Rattlers will win
- Arkansas-Pine Bluff has lost each of its last 14 road games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- The home team has won 13 of Florida A&M’s last 14 games.
- Arkansas-Pine Bluff has lost the first half in nine of its last 11 road games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Why the Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions will win
- Florida A&M has lost each of its last six games against the Southwestern Athletic Conference.
- Arkansas-Pine Bluff has won the first half in five of its last six night games against Conference opponents.
Matchup/League Facts
- Arkansas-Pine Bluff ranks 364th among Division 1 teams for opponent steals per game this season (10.9).
- Arkansas-Pine Bluff ranks 364th among Division 1 teams for opponent field goals made per game this season (31.8).
Arkansas-Pine Bluff vs Florida A&M Injury Report
Neither Arkansas-Pine Bluff nor Florida A&M has a player listed on its injury report.
Arkansas-Pine Bluff vs Florida A&M Prediction
The Florida A&M Rattlers are at home where all three of their wins have come this season, but that’s not enough for me to lay 5.5 points. The Florida A&M Rattlers have just three wins on the year and are 7-5 ATS, but they don’t play a lick of defense. The Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions have just three wins themselves and have yet to win on the road, but we’re not also being asked to lay nearly six points. The bottom line is, that Arkansas-Pine Bluff and Florida A&M are too poor teams. If forced to pick a side, I want points in my pocket. That just so happens to be with the Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions.
Randy Chambers's Pick: Arkansas-Pine Bluff +5.5
