The Prairie View A&M Panthers (15-12, 13-1 SWAC) will be at Elmore Gymnasium to go head-to-head against the Alabama A&M Bulldogs (5-23, 4-10 SWAC) in a SWAC matchup. The game is scheduled to start at 7 p.m. ET on Saturday, March 2, 2019.
Prairie View A&M Panthers vs. Alabama A&M Bulldogs ATS Odds
In their last contest, the Bulldogs fell to the Alcorn State Braves, 61-55, while the Panthers beat the UAPB Golden Lions, 48-44.
The Panthers forced 22 turnovers, while the Golden Lions had a free throw rate of 0.140 (below their season average of 0.297). Alabama A&M, meanwhile, forced Alcorn State into a turnover percentage of 22.2 (above their season average of 19.2). Andre Kennedy played well for Alabama A&M with 17 points and eight rebounds. Meanwhile, Prairie View A&M was lifted by Gary Blackston, who put up 11 points and six rebounds.
In their first matchup this year, Devonte Patterson led the Panthers to an 81-65 victory. He notched a double-double with 21 points and 10 rebounds. Prairie View A&M’s 0.278 free throw rate was their biggest strength over Alabama A&M, who had a rate of 0.135.
It could be a sloppy game for the Alabama A&M offense. Alabama A&M ranks 331st in the nation in ball protection (turnover percentage of 22.5 percent), while the ball-hawking defense of Prairie View A&M forces the sixth-most turnovers in the NCAA (24.8 percent).
Prairie View A&M Panthers at Alabama A&M Bulldogs Pick
Free College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Prairie View A&M, ATS Winner – Prairie View A&M, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Prairie View A&M ranks 17th in steals per game (8.5) while Alabama A&M ranks 208th in steals allowed per game (7.8).
- The Bulldogs rank 224th in blocks per game (1.6) while the Panthers rank 226th (1.6).
- The Bulldogs rank 223rd in rebounds allowed per game (36.6) while the Panthers rank 279th (38.9).
- Prairie View A&M ranks 257th in three pointers attempted per game (19.4) while Alabama A&M ranks 282nd (18.5).
Bettings Trends:
- The Panthers have outscored opponents by an average of 4.6 points in their last five games. For the season, Prairie View A&M has been defeated by an average of 1.3 points.
- During their last five games, the Bulldogs have scored an average of 60.8 points per game (0.2 below their season average) and allowed an average of 64.0 points per game (8.0 below their season average).
