The Texas Southern Tigers (21-12, 16-4 SWAC) take on the Prairie View A&M Panthers (21-12, 19-1 SWAC) in the Southwestern Athletic Conference Tourney at Bill Harris Arena. The game starts at 6 p.m. ET on Saturday, March 16, 2019, and will air on ESPNU.
Texas Southern Tigers vs. Prairie View A&M Panthers Betting Odds
Both teams were victorious over their last opponent. The Panthers defeated the Grambling State Tigers 81-71, while the Tigers beat the Alabama State Hornets 80-66.
The Tigers had a great free throw rate of 0.298 (above their season average of 0.279) and held the Hornets to an effective field goal percentage of 0.429 (below the 0.514 mark opponents have averaged against Texas Southern this season). Prairie View A&M, meanwhile, played a flawless game. They had a fantastic free throw rate of 0.755 (above their season average of 0.283) and a turnover percentage of 14.8 (better than their season average of 15.4). Grambling State put up marks of 0.300 and 19.6, respectively, for those same stats. Prairie View A&M rallied around Devonte Patterson, who finished with 24 points and eight rebounds. Jeremy Combs had a good game for Texas Southern, finishing with 28 points and 18 rebounds.
It could be an error-filled game for the Texas Southern offense. Texas Southern ranks 261st in the nation in ball protection (turnover percentage of 19.8 percent), while the gambling defense of Prairie View A&M forces the second-most turnovers in the country (25.1 percent).
Texas Southern Tigers vs. Prairie View A&M Panthers Betting Pick
Free College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Prairie View A&M, ATS Winner – Prairie View A&M, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Texas Southern ranks 23rd in rebounds per game (39.1) while Prairie View A&M ranks 244th in rebounds allowed per game (37.4).
- The Tigers rank 139th in three pointers attempted per game (22.8) while the Panthers rank 251st (19.8).
- Texas Southern ranks 140th in blocks per game (3.0) while Prairie View A&M ranks 233rd (1.6).
- The Panthers rank 14th in steals per game (8.7) while the Tigers rank 183rd in steals allowed per game (7.0).
- Texas Southern ranks 43rd in assists per game (15.3) while Prairie View A&M ranks 184th (12.7).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Panthers have scored an average of 86.8 points per game (12.3 above their season average) and allowed an average of 65.0 points per game (7.1 below their season average).
- The Tigers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 9.2, up from 2.4 for the season.
