Expect a fast-paced game when the Prairie View A&M Panthers (6-9, 2-0 SWAC) head to Texas Southern to play the Tigers (4-11, 1-1 SWAC). The game gets underway at 8:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 11, 2020.
Prairie View A&M Panthers at Texas Southern Tigers Betting Odds
In their last outing, the Tigers were beaten by the Alcorn State Braves, 95-80, while the Panthers were victorious over the Southern University Jaguars, 64-54.
The Panthers forced 22 turnovers and had a free throw rate of 0.367 (above their season average of 0.245). Texas Southern, on the other hand, had a turnover percentage of 11.4 (better than their season average of 19.3). Texas Southern’s Yahuza Rasas had a good outing, putting up 12 points and 15 rebounds. Prairie View A&M, meanwhile, received a boost from Darius Williams, who had 14 points.
The Panthers edged out the Tigers in this series last year, emerging victorious in two out of three games. In the last game, Prairie View A&M won 92-86. The Panthers’ turnover percentage was their biggest strength over the Tigers. Prairie View A&M had a rate of 15.1, while Texas Southern posted a mark of 24.9. This is the first time these teams will meet this year.
There should be a fair amount of transition offense in this matchup that showcases a pair of the country’s more fast-breaking teams. Texas Southern ranks 12th in possessions per game (76.4) and Prairie View A&M is 38th (73.7).
Prairie View A&M vs. Texas Southern Betting Pick
Free College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Texas Southern, ATS Winner – Prairie View A&M, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Texas Southern ranks 76th in rebounds per game (38.3) while Prairie View A&M ranks 247th (32.3).
- The Panthers average 13.1 assists per game, which ranks 140th in the country. The Tigers rank 191st in assists allowed per game (14.7).
- The Panthers average 9.1 steals per game, which ranks 24th in the NCAA. The Tigers rank 189th in steals allowed per game (8.5).
- Texas Southern ranks 202nd in three pointers attempted per game (19.5) while Prairie View A&M ranks 274th (14.2).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Tigers have scored an average of 74.2 points per game (4.1 above their season average) and allowed an average of 80.6 points per game (0.5 above their season average).
- The Panthers have scored an equal number of points as their opponents. For the season, Prairie View A&M has lost by an average of 1.3 points.
