Who's Playing

Florida A&M @ Mississippi Valley State

Current Records: Florida A&M 4-11; Mississippi Valley State 1-14

What to Know

The Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils and the Florida A&M Rattlers will face off in an SWAC clash at 8:30 p.m. ET Jan. 17 at Harrison Complex. Mississippi Valley State is out to stop a five-game streak of losses at home.

The Delta Devils were close but no cigar this past Saturday as they fell 62-60 to the Bethune-Cookman Wildcats.

Meanwhile, after constant struggles on the road, Florida A&M has finally found some success away from home. They managed a 71-66 win over the Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions this past Saturday.

Mississippi Valley State is expected to lose this next one by 5.5. Those playing the odds have seen things go back and forth with Mississippi Valley State, who are 8-7 against the spread.

Mississippi Valley State is now 1-14 while the Rattlers sit at 4-11. Two offensive stats to keep an eye on: The Delta Devils have only been able to knock down 36% percent of their shots, which is the 358th lowest field goal percentage in college basketball. Florida A&M has experienced some struggles of their own as they are 25th worst in college basketball in points per game, with only 63.9 on average. It's possible one of these Achilles' heels will wind up tripping the losing team up.

How To Watch

  • When: Monday at 8:30 p.m. ET
  • Where: Harrison Complex -- Itta Bena, Mississippi
  • Follow: CBS Sports App

Odds

The Rattlers are a solid 5.5-point favorite against the Delta Devils, according to the latest college basketball odds.

Bettors have moved against the Rattlers slightly, as the game opened with the Rattlers as a 7-point favorite.

Over/Under: -110

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Series History

This is the first time these teams have played each other within the last seven years.