Expect a fast-paced game when the Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils (2-16, 1-4 SWAC) head to Texas Southern to take on the Tigers (7-11, 4-1 SWAC). Action starts at 8:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 25, 2020.
Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils vs. Texas Southern Tigers Betting Odds
In their last matchup, the Tigers were victorious over the Grambling State Tigers, 68-61, while the Delta Devils were beaten by the Southern University Jaguars, 74-70.
Texas Southern played a nearly flawless game. They had a ridiculous free throw rate of 0.396 (above their season average of 0.267) and a turnover percentage of 15.3 (better than their season average of 18.8). Grambling State was 0.177 and 20.5, respectively, for those same stats. Mississippi Valley State, on the other hand, forced Southern University into a turnover percentage of 19.0 (above the 15.1 mark opponents have averaged against Mississippi Valley State this season). Texas Southern’s Tyrik Armstrong played well, contributing 17 points. Meanwhile, Mississippi Valley State was lifted by Caleb Hunter, who contributed 26 points.
The Tigers dominated this series last year, taking both games. In the last matchup, Texas Southern won 92-80. Getting to the charity stripe was one of Texas Southern’s biggest advantages. They made 31 trips to the line, while Mississippi Valley State went 23 times. This is the first time these teams will battle this year.
There could be plenty of transition offense in this showdown that features a pair of the NCAA’s more fast-paced teams. Texas Southern currently ranks 15th in possessions per game (75.4) and Mississippi Valley State is third (78.4).
Mississippi Valley State at Texas Southern Odds Pick
Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Texas Southern, ATS Winner – Mississippi Valley State, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Mississippi Valley State ranks 19th in three pointers attempted per game (27.9) while Texas Southern ranks 244th (18.7).
- The Tigers rank 187th in assists allowed per game (13.9) while the Delta Devils rank 256th (19.9).
- The Tigers average 36.9 rebounds per game, which ranks 110th in the NCAA. The Delta Devils rank 268th in rebounds allowed per game (48.5).
- Mississippi Valley State averages 7.3 steals per game, which ranks 80th in the country. Texas Southern ranks 190th in steals allowed per game (7.9).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Tigers have scored an average of 74.6 points per game (4.2 above their season average) and allowed an average of 71.4 points per game (6.1 below their season average).
- The Delta Devils’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 8.0, down from 22.9 for the season.
