Alcorn State Braves at Prairie View A&M Panthers Free Prediction 03/12/19

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The Alcorn State Braves (10-20, 6-12 SWAC) go head-to-head with the Prairie View A&M Panthers (19-12, 17-1 SWAC) in the Southwestern Athletic Conference Tourney at William Nicks Center. The game starts at 9 p.m. ET on Tuesday, March 12, 2019.

Alcorn State Braves vs. Prairie View A&M Panthers Betting Odds

The Panthers have won both matchups against the Braves this year. Prairie View A&M won 98-64. The Panthers’ 11.1 turnover percentage was their largest strength over the Braves, who had a mark of 26.9. Despite the loss, Reginal Johnson had a standout performance with 12 points and seven rebounds.

Opposite tempos will be on display in this battle. Prairie View A&M has preferred a fast-breaking style of play (77th in possessions per game), while Alcorn State has been more methodical (240th in possessions per game). Furthermore, the Braves rank 346th in turnover percentage (23.3 percent), while the Panthers rank second in opponents’ turnover percentage (25.3 percent).

Alcorn State at Prairie View A&M Betting Pick

Prediction: SU Winner – Prairie View A&M, ATS Winner – Prairie View A&M, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • Prairie View A&M averages 8.6 steals per game, which ranks 15th in the country. Alcorn State ranks 199th in steals allowed per game (7.7).
  • The Braves rank 144th in rebounds allowed per game (34.9) while the Panthers rank 247th (37.5).
  • Prairie View A&M ranks 40th in three pointers allowed per game (19.6) while Alcorn State ranks 90th (21.1).
  • The Panthers rank 125th in assists allowed per game (12.8) while the Braves rank 258th (15.7).
  • Alcorn State ranks 43rd in blocks allowed per game (2.7) while Prairie View A&M ranks 167th (4.4).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Braves’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 13.0, up from 6.0 for the season.
  • During their last five games, the Panthers have scored an average of 77.4 points per game (3.5 above their season average) and allowed an average of 59.4 points per game (12.9 below their season average).