Looking to win big? The Rattlers and Golden Lions face off at 4:00 ET on None. The Golden Lions are hosting the game at H. O. Clemmons Arena in Pine Bluff, AR. The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 155.5 points, and the Golden Lions are favored to win at home against the Rattlers.

FLORIDA A&M RATTLERS VS UAPB GOLDEN LIONS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Florida A&M Rattlers +5.5

This game will be played at H. O. Clemmons Arena at 4:00 ET on Saturday, January 20th.

WHY BET THE FLORIDA A&M RATTLERS:

  • We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-71 in favor of the Golden Lions.
  • Even though we have UAPB winning straight-up, we like Florida A&M at +5.5.
  • The over/under is currently sitting at 155.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 145 points.

Taking a Look at the Rattlers Chances on the Road

Florida A&M is 2-12 this season and has lost seven straight games. They are 0-3 in Southwestern Athletic Conference play compared to 2-9 in non-conference games. As the underdog, the Rattlers are 1-11 this season.

On the road, Florida A&M is 1-8 this season, and they have lost five straight games away from home. Their average scoring margin on the road is -25.0 compared to -11.7 at home.

Florida A&M has an ATS record of 4-8 this season and they are 3-6 vs. the spread on the road. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, the Rattlers have gone 4-6 vs. the spread.

Today’s over/under line of 155.5 is higher than the average over/under line in Florida A&M’s games this year (139.8). So far, eight of their games have finished with more points than today’s line. Over their last three games, the over/under record is 1-2 and the average scoring total is 146 points.

The Florida A&M offense is coming off a game in which they scored 52 points vs. Grambling State. Overall their field goal percentage was 38.8% while connecting on 5 threes. The top scorer for the Rattlers was Jalen Speer with 15 points, while K’Jei Parker also added 10 to the scoreboard.

As they prepare for the upcoming game, Florida A&M is focused on shoring up their defense, as they are currently allowing an average of 82.6 points per game (314th). In terms of field goal percentage allowed, Florida A&M’s defense has allowed opponents to shoot 41.4% from the field, including a three-point shooting percentage allowed of 32.5% this season.

Will the Golden Lions Make it Happen at Home?

UAPB has struggled at home this season, going 0-3, but they have won two straight and look to keep that momentum going against Florida A&M. The Golden Lions are favored by 5.5 points and have gone 1-2 in three games as the favorite this season.

So far, UAPB has gone 6-10 overall, including a 2-2 record in conference games. They have gone 4-8 in non-conference games and are coming off a 70-67 win over Texas Southern.

UAPB has not been a good bet this season, going just 4-8-1 ATS. Their ATS record is even worse at home, where they are 0-3 this year. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Golden Lions are just 3-7 vs. the spread.

Today’s over/under line of 155.5 is lower than the average over/under line in UAPB’s games this year (157.8). So far, 10 of their games have finished with more points than today’s line. In their last three games, the over/under record is 1-2 and the average scoring total is 139 points.

The UAPB offense is coming off a game in which they scored 70 points vs. Texas Southern. Overall their field goal percentage was 40.7% while connecting on 9 threes. On the offensive front, the Golden Lions have a season-long field goal percentage of 45%, ranking 231st nationally. When it comes to three-point shooting, they are ranked 66th in terms of percentage and 5th in three-pointers made.

Looking at the UAPB defense, they will be looking for a better performance considering they are currently conceding 85.9 points per game (325th). UAPB will look once again to perform well on defense, holding Texas Southern to just 39% shooting in their most recent game.