Florida A&M (4-11) vs Mississippi Valley State (2-16)
January 20, 2025 at 07:00 PM EST
The Line: Betting Odds: Florida A&M -16 — Over/Under: 136.5
The Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils are visiting the Florida A&M Rattlers on Monday, January 20th at the Al Lawson Center. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils vs Florida A&M Rattlers Prediction. We will examine:
The Florida A&M Rattlers’ recent form and player performance
The Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils’ recent form and player performance
Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Florida A&M Rattlers
Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils
Recent betting trends in games played between Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils and Florida A&M Rattlers
A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils vs Florida A&M Rattlers game
Florida A&M Rattlers Preview
The Florida A&M Rattlers have a 4-11 record this season and are sitting in the 9th place in the SWAC. Florida A&M is coming off an 86-76 win over Arkansas Pine Bluff. The Rattlers are 8-5 against the spread, and 7-6 in over/under while having a 4-1 home record.
Offensively, Florida A&M is averaging 70.3 points per game, which ranks 280th in the nation. Defensively, they allow 81.3 points per game (352nd). The Rattlers shoot 42.1% from the field (314th) and 34.1% from beyond the arc (178th). The Rattlers shoot 69.6% from the free-throw line (252nd) and are grabbing 33.8 rebounds per game (288th).
Sterling Young leads Florida A&M in scoring this season, with an average of 14.7 points, while Milton Matthews adds 11.3 points per game.
Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils Preview
The Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils have a 2-16 record this season and are sitting in 12th place in the SWAC. Mississippi Valley State is coming off a 58-83 loss to Bethune Cookman. The Delta Devils are 5-11 against the spread, and 8-8 in over/under, while having a 0-14 road record.
Offensively, Mississippi Valley State is averaging 53.5 points per game, which ranks dead last in the nation. Defensively, they allow 84.2 points per game, which is just 359th nationally. The Delta Devils shoot 38.9% from the field (360th) and 26.9% from beyond the arc (363rd). The Delta Devils shoot 65.5% from the free-throw line (334th) and are grabbing 27.5 rebounds per game, which is just 361st in the nation.
Alvin Stredic leads Mississippi Valley State in scoring with an average of 10.5 points and 4.9 rebounds, while Arthur Tate adds 10.1 points per game. MVSU will meet Grambling, Southern, Arkansas-Pine Bluff, and Jackson State after this game.
Why the Florida A&M Rattlers will win
- Mississippi Valley State has lost each of its last 39 road games.
- The home team has won 14 of Florida A&M’s last 15 games.
- Mississippi Valley State has lost the first half in each of its last 15 road games.
Why the Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils will win
- Florida A&M has lost six of its last seven games.
- Florida A&M has lost the first half in six of its last seven games against the Southwestern Athletic Conference.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Mississippi Valley State’s last five road games has produced a total of 139+ points.
- Eleven of Florida A&M’s last 13 night games against Conference opponents at Al Lawson Center have produced a total of 134 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Florida A&M ranks 38th among Division 1 teams for opponent free throw percentage this season (67.9%).
- Mississippi Valley State ranks 364th among Division 1 teams for points per game this season (53.5).
- Mississippi Valley State ranks 364th among Division 1 teams for point differential per game this season (-30.7).
Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils vs Florida A&M Rattlers Head-to-Head
Florida A&M have won all three previous meetings against Mississippi Valley State, and are 2-1 against the spread. Over is 2-1 in their three meetings, and in their most recent meeting last season, Florida A&M won 81-70 on the road, covering the spread, as the game went over the point total.
Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils vs Florida A&M Rattlers Prediction
In this Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils vs Florida A&M Rattlers Prediction, Florida A&M is coming as -16 home favorites. The Rattlers are rightfully favored, as they are playing against one of the weakest teams in the whole nation. The Delta Devils are sitting in the bottom 5 of the nation both offensively and defensively, as they are losing by an average of 30.7 points per game, as well as in both shooting percentages and rebounding. Take the Florida A&M Rattlers and lay the points at home.