A five-game home winning streak is on the line for the Jackson State Tigers (9-15, 6-5 SWAC) when they meet the Prairie View A&M Panthers (11-12, 9-1 SWAC) at Williams Center. Action begins at 6:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 16, 2019.
Prairie View A&M Panthers at Jackson State Tigers Betting Odds
Both teams fell in their last contest. The Tigers fell to the Southern University Jaguars, 76-67, while the Panthers were defeated by the Texas Southern Tigers, 95-90.
Prairie View A&M was lights out from beyond the arc (11-25; 44.0 percent) while Jackson State had an offensive rebounding percentage of 50.0 (above their season average of 28.3). Jackson State was led by Jayveous McKinnis, who had 10 points and 12 rebounds. Gary Blackston was a key piece for Prairie View A&M with 13 points, seven rebounds and five assists.
In their first matchup this season, Blackston led the Panthers to a 55-51 victory. He registered a double-double with 10 points and 10 rebounds. The Panthers’ turnover percentage was their biggest strength over the Tigers. Prairie View A&M had a rate of 12.7, while Jackson State posted a mark of 19.1.
It might be a mistake-prone game for the Jackson State offense. Jackson State ranks 304th in the NCAA in ball protection (turnover percentage of 21.1 percent), while the gambling defense of Prairie View A&M forces the seventh-most turnovers in the country (24.6 percent).
Prairie View A&M Panthers vs. Jackson State Tigers Free Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Jackson State, ATS Winner – Jackson State, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Prairie View A&M averages 8.3 steals per game, which ranks 23rd in the nation. Jackson State ranks 191st in steals allowed per game (7.7).
- The Panthers rank 194th in assists per game (12.3) while the Tigers rank 256th (10.4).
- Jackson State ranks 269th in three pointers attempted per game (18.7) while Prairie View A&M ranks 271st (18.6).
- The Tigers rank 137th in rebounds per game (35.6) while the Panthers rank 252nd in rebounds allowed per game (38.0).
- Jackson State ranks 81st in blocks per game (3.8) while Prairie View A&M ranks 176th in blocks allowed per game (4.5).
Bettings Trends:
- The Panthers have outscored opponents by an average of 8.0 points in their last five games. On the season, Prairie View A&M has been defeated by an average of 2.8 points.
- During their last five games, the Tigers have scored an average of 62.0 points per game (3.6 above their season average) and allowed an average of 62.8 points per game (1.2 below their season average).
