The Prairie View A&M Panthers (10-11, 8-0 SWAC) welcome the Alabama State Hornets (8-11, 6-2 SWAC) to William Nicks Center. The Panthers will attempt to continue their nine-game winning streak. The game is scheduled to start at 8:30 p.m. ET on Monday, February 4, 2019.
Alabama State Hornets vs. Prairie View A&M Panthers Betting Odds
In their last matchup, the Panthers defeated the Alabama A&M Bulldogs, 81-65, while the Hornets got blown out by the Texas Southern Tigers, 83-59.
Prairie View A&M played a flawless contest. They had a great free throw rate of 0.278 (above their season average of 0.268) and a turnover percentage of 14.6 (better than their season average of 16.4). Alabama A&M recorded marks of 0.135 and 21.0, respectively, for those same stats. Alabama State, meanwhile, had a turnover percentage of 13.1 (better than their season average of 19.1). Devonte Patterson fueled Prairie View A&M with 21 points and 10 rebounds. Meanwhile, Alabama State was led by AJ Farrar, who had nine points and 10 rebounds.
The Panthers dominated this series last year, taking both contests. In the last contest, Prairie View A&M won 80-74. Prairie View A&M had a much better turnover percentage (7.4 vs. 15.1). Alabama State, meanwhile, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (33.3 vs. 17.5). This is the first time these teams will meet this year.
This game should be a battle of conflicting tempos. Prairie View A&M has preferred an up-tempo style of play (91st in possessions per game), while Alabama State has been more methodical (194th in possessions per game). Furthermore, the Hornets rank 323rd in turnover percentage (22.0 percent), while the Panthers rank 10th in opponents’ turnover percentage (24.7 percent).
Alabama State Hornets at Prairie View A&M Panthers Betting Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Prairie View A&M, ATS Winner – Prairie View A&M, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Prairie View A&M ranks 18th in steals per game (8.5) while Alabama State ranks 181st in steals allowed per game (7.4).
- The Hornets average 3.6 blocks per game, which ranks 84th in the NCAA. The Panthers rank 171st in blocks allowed per game (4.6).
- Prairie View A&M ranks 204th in assists per game (12.0) while Alabama State ranks 245th (10.5).
- The Hornets rank 180th in three pointers attempted per game (21.6) while the Panthers rank 271st (18.0).
- Alabama State ranks 158th in rebounds per game (35.6) while Prairie View A&M ranks 249th (33.2).
Bettings Trends:
- The Panthers have outscored opponents by an average of 12.8 points in their last five games. On the season, Prairie View A&M has been defeated by an average of 2.9 points.
- During their last five games, the Hornets have scored an average of 71.0 points per game (3.9 above their season average) and allowed an average of 68.0 points per game (3.6 below their season average).
