The Prairie View A&M Panthers (10-10, 6-1 SWAC) will be at the Dunn-Oliver Acadome to square off against the Alabama State Hornets (3-17, 2-5 SWAC) in a SWAC matchup. The game is scheduled to start at 6 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 1, 2020.
Prairie View A&M Panthers at Alabama State Hornets Betting Odds
In their last game, the Hornets lost a tough one against the Alcorn State Braves, 63-60, while the Panthers dismantled the Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils, 102-83.
Prairie View A&M played a nearly perfect game. They had a turnover percentage of 16.8 (better than their season average of 18.4) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 34.4 (above their season average of 28.3). Mississippi Valley State was 24.8 and 26.7, respectively, for those same stats. Alabama State, on the other hand, had an effective field goal percentage of 0.539 (above their season average of 0.443). Alabama State was lifted by Leon Daniels, who recorded 25 points and six rebounds. Devonte Patterson, meanwhile had a good outing for Prairie View A&M, finishing with 19 points, 10 assists and five rebounds.
The Panthers dominated this series last year, taking both games. In the most recent matchup, Prairie View A&M won 96-69. The Panthers’ turnover percentage was their biggest advantage over the Hornets. Prairie View A&M had a rate of 11.7, while Alabama State posted a mark of 21.1. This is the first time these teams will meet this year.
This has potential to be a mistake-prone game for the offense of Alabama State. Alabama State ranks 307th in the country in ball protection (turnover percentage of 21.4 percent), while the disruptive defense of Prairie View A&M forces the 12th-most turnovers in the NCAA (25.3 percent). Furthermore, the Panthers, who rank 51st in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.268), will face off against the Hornets, who rank 263rd in opponents’ FTA rate (0.250).
Prairie View A&M Panthers vs. Alabama State Hornets Free Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Prairie View A&m, ATS Winner – Alabama State, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Prairie View A&M ranks 109th in assists per game (13.7) while Alabama State ranks 267th (9.8).
- The Panthers rank 255th in rebounds per game (32.2) while the Hornets rank 274th (30.1).
- The Panthers rank 15th in steals per game (9.1) while the Hornets rank 156th (6.0).
- Alabama State ranks 194th in three pointers attempted per game (20.5) while Prairie View A&M ranks 291st (14.3).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Hornets have scored an average of 66.6 points per game (6.3 above their season average) and allowed an average of 67.0 points per game (8.1 below their season average).
- The Panthers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 9.8, up from 1.5 for the season.
