The Delta Devils hope to be lousy hosts on Thursday as the Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions pay a visit to Harrison Complex on the college basketball betting menu.

The Delta Devils sport records of 12-18 and 1-1 ATS heading into this battle, while the Golden Lions have 7-22 and 2-1 ATS marks on the season. The OVER/UNDER records are 2-0 for the Delta Devils and 0-3 for the Golden Lions.



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Power Rankings / Prediction:
This game puts the Delta Devils, most recently No. 186 in the Odds Shark power rankings, up against the Golden Lions, who rate No. 341 in the latest survey. Meanwhile, math and computer-based handicapping simulations run on this game predict a potential 61-57 victory for the Delta Devils.



How They Match Up:
Rebounding is always a key handicapping consideration and Golden Lions is ranked No. 305 in NCAA hoops at 32 per game. Contrast that with Miss Valley State’s No. 55 mark in the paint. When it comes to three-point shooting, Miss Valley State is the No. 165-ranked team in the country at 6.2 per game, while Arkansas-Pine Bluff rates No. 181 at 6.1 per game.

Defensively, Arkansas-Pine Bluff features the nation's No. 274-rated defense on the road, allowing 75 points per game. Miss Valley State, meanwhile, comes in at No. 82 nationally in scoring at home.

In their last action, Arkansas-Pine Bluff was a 62-56 Sportsbook at home against Jackson State. They covered the 7–point spread as underdogs. Savalance Townsend scored 21 points leading the Golden Lions to a 62-56 victory over Jackson State at K.L. Johnson Complex on Monday.

Miss Valley State was a 66-63 Sportsbook in their most recent outing at home against Grambling State. Miss Valley State got 14 points from Paul Crosby en route to a 66-63 victory over Grambling State on Monday at Harrison Complex.