The Prairie View A&M Panthers (8-11, 6-0 SWAC) and the UAPB Golden Lions (7-12, 4-2 SWAC) go head-to-head at H.O. Clemmons Arena. The Panthers will attempt to extend their seven-game winning streak. Action begins at 8:30 p.m. ET on Monday, January 28, 2019.
Prairie View A&M Panthers vs. UAPB Golden Lions ATS Odds
Both teams defeated their last opponent. The Golden Lions defeated the Texas Southern Tigers 90-86, while the Panthers beat the Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils 89-78.
Prairie View A&M played a nearly perfect game. They had a turnover percentage of 12.5 (better than their season average of 16.3) and a free throw rate of 0.433 (above their season average of 0.246). For those same stats, Mississippi Valley State recorded marks of 17.1 and 0.373, respectively. The Golden Lions, meanwhile, held the Tigers to an offensive rebounding percentage of 20.0 (below their season average of 28.5) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.613 (above their season average of 0.470). UAPB’s Martaveous McKnight had a good outing, contributing 30 points, six rebounds and six assists. Meanwhile, Gary Blackston played a key role for Prairie View A&M with 14 points and 11 rebounds.
This was a highly competitive series last year. Each won one of the two games played against each other last season. In the last contest, the Panthers won 76-71. Prairie View A&M’s 0.234 free throw rate was their largest strength over UAPB, who had a mark of 0.155. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
This could end up being a mistake-prone game for the UAPB offense. UAPB ranks 304th in the NCAA in ball protection (turnover percentage of 21.3 percent), while the disruptive defense of Prairie View A&M forces the 11th-most turnovers in the NCAA (24.3 percent).
Prairie View A&M vs. UAPB Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – UAPB, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Prairie View A&M ranks 25th in steals per game (8.2) while UAPB ranks 181st in steals allowed per game (7.5).
- The Golden Lions average 2.6 blocks per game, which ranks 150th in the NCAA. The Panthers rank 169th in blocks allowed per game (4.8).
- UAPB ranks 214th in assists per game (11.8) while Prairie View A&M ranks 226th (11.5).
- The Golden Lions rank 160th in rebounds allowed per game (35.3) while the Panthers rank 256th (38.3).
- UAPB ranks 34th in three pointers allowed per game (19.2) while Prairie View A&M ranks 61st (20.3).
Bettings Trends:
- The Golden Lions have outscored opponents by an average of 1.8 points in their last five games. On the season, UAPB has lost by an average of 8.2 points.
- During their last five games, the Panthers have scored an average of 72.6 points per game (1.8 above their season average) and allowed an average of 64.4 points per game (11.3 below their season average).
