Prairie View A&M Panthers at Jackson State Tigers ATS Prediction 01/20/20

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The Prairie View A&M Panthers (7-10, 3-1 SWAC) will be at the Williams Center to take on the Jackson State Tigers (5-13, 2-3 SWAC) in a SWAC matchup. The game gets underway at 8:30 p.m. ET on Monday, January 20, 2020.

Prairie View A&M Panthers vs. Jackson State Tigers Betting Odds

In their last game, the Tigers lost to the Texas Southern Tigers, 77-66, while the Panthers were victorious over the Grambling State Tigers, 64-57.

Prairie View A&M dominated nearly every facet of the game. They had a great free throw rate of 0.263 (above their season average of 0.257) and a turnover percentage of 11.9 (better than their season average of 18.5). For those same stats, Grambling State put up marks of 0.167 and 16.2, respectively. Jackson State, meanwhile, had a much better turnover percentage (12.0 vs. 19.7). Jackson State rallied around Jonas James, who put up 19 points. Gerard Andrus, meanwhile had a good game for Prairie View A&M, putting up 20 points and 10 rebounds.

The Panthers dominated this series last year, taking both games. In the most recent game, Prairie View A&M won 79-66. The Panthers’ turnover percentage was their largest strength over the Tigers. Prairie View A&M had a rate of 13.0, while Jackson State posted a mark of 21.4. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.

It could be a mistake-prone game for the Prairie View A&M offense. Prairie View A&M ranks 257th in the nation in ball protection (turnover percentage of 20.5 percent), while the disruptive defense of Jackson State forces the 20th-most turnovers in the NCAA (24.5 percent).

Prairie View A&M Panthers vs. Jackson State Tigers Free Pick

Pick: SU Winner – Prairie View A&M, ATS Winner – Prairie View A&M, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • Jackson State ranks 28th in three pointers allowed per game (18.2) while Prairie View A&M ranks 138th (21.9).
  • The Panthers rank 253rd in rebounds per game (32.6) while the Tigers rank 275th (30.8).
  • Jackson State ranks 89th in blocks per game (3.5) while Prairie View A&M ranks 99th in blocks allowed per game (3.4).
  • The Tigers average 8.9 steals per game, which ranks 22nd in the nation. The Panthers rank 63rd in steals allowed per game (5.8).
  • Prairie View A&M ranks 145th in assists per game (12.8) while Jackson State ranks 171st in assists allowed per game (13.6).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Panthers have scored an average of 74.2 points per game (3.7 above their season average) and allowed an average of 65.8 points per game (5.7 below their season average).
  • The Tigers’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 2.4, down from 7.3 for the season.