Expect a fast-paced game when the Texas Southern Tigers (10-12, 7-2 SWAC) head to Prairie View A&M to take on the Panthers (11-11, 7-2 SWAC). The game begins at 6:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 8, 2020.
Texas Southern Tigers at Prairie View A&M Panthers Betting Odds
In their last outing, the Panthers defeated the Alabama A&M Bulldogs, 69-54, while the Tigers lost big to the Alabama State Hornets, 79-55.
Prairie View A&M played a nearly perfect contest. They had a fantastic free throw rate of 0.563 (above their season average of 0.260) and a turnover percentage of 11.5 (better than their season average of 18.2). For those same stats, Alabama A&M recorded marks of 0.293 and 18.3, respectively. Texas Southern, on the other hand, had a free throw rate of 0.316 (above their season average of 0.265). Prairie View A&M was lifted by Gerard Andrus, who finished with 20 points. Eden Ewing played a key role for Texas Southern with 11 points and eight rebounds.
In their first matchup this year, Yahuza Rasas led the Tigers to a 71-67 win. He registered a double-double with 11 points and 13 rebounds. Getting to the charity stripe was one of Texas Southern’s biggest advantages. They made 29 trips to the line, while Prairie View A&M went 22 times.
There should be a fair amount of transition offense in this showdown that showcases a pair of the nation’s more up-and-down teams. Prairie View A&M currently ranks 39th in possessions per game (73.0) and Texas Southern is 13th (75.2). Also, the Tigers rank 308th in turnover percentage (21.4 percent), while the Panthers rank 10th in opponents’ turnover percentage (25.4 percent).
Texas Southern Tigers vs. Prairie View A&M Panthers Odds Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Prairie View A&m, ATS Winner – Texas Southern, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Texas Southern ranks 42nd in rebounds per game (38.8) while Prairie View A&M ranks 272nd (32.2).
- The Tigers rank 252nd in three pointers attempted per game (18.5) while the Panthers rank 301st (14.5).
- The Panthers average 8.9 steals per game, which ranks 16th in the NCAA. The Tigers rank 180th in steals allowed per game (7.5).
- Prairie View A&M ranks 136th in assists per game (13.2) while Texas Southern ranks 188th in assists allowed per game (14.0).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Panthers have scored an average of 72.2 points per game (1.3 above their season average) and allowed an average of 60.6 points per game (8.4 below their season average).
- The Tigers have outscored opponents by an average of 3.2 points in their last five games. For the season, Texas Southern has lost by an average of 5.4 points.
