Florida A&M travels to Hampton on Saturday, hoping to boost its 8-19 record with a victory over the Pirates.

The Pirates are 12-15 so far on the season, and 0-2 ATS vs. the number. The Rattlers, meanwhile, are 8-19 and 1-1 ATS. OVER/UNDER bettors have seen Hampton go 1-1 and the Rattlers go 0-0 on the totals.



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Power Rankings / Prediction:
According to new college basketball power rankings here, it's the No. 176-ranked Pirates and the No. 297-rated Rattlers in this matchup. Computer formulas aimed at predicting NCAAB scores point to a 64-59 win for the Pirates on Saturday.



How They Match Up:
Offensively, the game matches up Hampton's No. 305 nationally ranked offense (61.5 points per game) against a Rattlers defense that sits as the No. 300 at 72.1 PPG. The Pirates have been averaging 39.1% from the field, less than the Rattlers have managed so far this season (39.9% on average).

Defensively, Florida A&M features the nation's No. 319-rated defense on the road, allowing 76.6 points per game. Hampton, meanwhile, comes in at No. 280 nationally in scoring at home.

In their last action, Florida A&M was a 75-72 Sportsbook at home against South Carolina State. Florida A&M earned a 75-72 victory over South Carolina State on Monday, getting 21 points from Reggie Lewis at Teaching Gymnasium.

Hampton was a 57-50 Sportsbook in their most recent outing on the road against Delaware State. The Pirates grabbed a 57-50 win over the Hornets on Monday, behind a 12-point effort from Ramon Mercado at Memorial Hall.

Next up:
Florida A&M at Norfolk State, Monday, March 4
Hampton home to Bethune-Cookman, Monday, March 4