The UAPB Golden Lions (3-14, 2-3 SWAC) will be at the William Nicks Center to square off against the Prairie View A&M Panthers (8-10, 4-1 SWAC) in a SWAC matchup. The game starts at 6:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 25, 2020.
UAPB Golden Lions vs. Prairie View A&M Panthers ATS Odds
In their last game, the Panthers were victorious over the Jackson State Tigers, 74-60, while the Golden Lions got blown out by the Alcorn State Braves, 82-54.
Prairie View A&M played a nearly flawless game. They had a phenomenal free throw rate of 0.463 (above their season average of 0.257) and a turnover percentage of 17.1 (better than their season average of 18.1). Jackson State was 0.264 and 27.8, respectively, for those same stats. UAPB, meanwhile, held Alcorn State to an offensive rebounding percentage of 11.5 (below their season average of 33.4). Prairie View A&M was lifted by Darius Williams, who put up 27 points. Artavious McDyess, meanwhile fueled UAPB with 12 points.
The Panthers dominated this series last year, securing victories in both games. In the most recent matchup, Prairie View A&M won 48-44. The Panthers’ turnover percentage was their largest advantage over the Golden Lions. Prairie View A&M had a rate of 12.6, while UAPB posted a mark of 28.3. This is the first time these teams will go head-to-head this year.
Opposite paces will be on display in this matchup. Prairie View A&M has preferred to play up-tempo (37th in possessions per game), while UAPB has been slower-paced (300th in possessions per game). Ball security could be troublesome for the Golden Lions. They rank 354th at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 27.8 percent), while the Panthers force the 15th-most turnovers in the country (opponents’ turnover percentage of 24.7 percent).
UAPB Golden Lions at Prairie View A&M Panthers Free Pick
Free Prediction: SU Winner – Prairie View A&m, ATS Winner – UAPB, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Prairie View A&M averages 8.9 steals per game, which ranks 22nd in the country. UAPB ranks 210th in steals allowed per game (10.0).
- The Panthers rank 264th in rebounds per game (32.3) while the Golden Lions rank 275th (31.2).
- Neither of these teams shoot many threes. Prairie View A&M is 299th in the nation with 13.6 three pointers per game while UAPB is 301st with 12.9 threes per game.
- The Golden Lions rank 16th in blocks allowed per game (2.4) while the Panthers rank 113th (3.6).
- Prairie View A&M ranks 160th in assists per game (12.6) while UAPB ranks 251st (9.3).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Panthers have scored an average of 70.6 points per game (0.1 below their season average) and allowed an average of 62.4 points per game (8.4 below their season average).
- The Golden Lions’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 9.6, down from 18.6 for the season.
