The Alabama State Hornets (11-15, 9-6 SWAC) close out their home schedule at Dunn-Oliver Acadome against the Prairie View A&M Panthers (16-12, 14-1 SWAC). The game starts at 9 p.m. ET on Monday, March 4, 2019, and will air on ESPNU.
Prairie View A&M Panthers vs. Alabama State Hornets Betting Odds
In their last outing, the Hornets lost to the Texas Southern Tigers, 78-68, while the Panthers defeated the Alabama A&M Bulldogs, 72-65.
Prairie View A&M played a nearly flawless game. They had a great free throw rate of 0.302 (above their season average of 0.269) and a turnover percentage of 18.4 (worse than their season average of 15.9). For those same stats, Alabama A&M was 0.189 and 24.2, respectively. Alabama State, meanwhile, forced Texas Southern into a turnover percentage of 23.6 (above their season average of 16.9). Alabama State rallied around Jacoby Ross, who put up 15 points. Gary Blackston was a key piece for Prairie View A&M with 17 points.
In their first matchup this season, Gerard Andrus led the Panthers to a 69-67 win. He notched a double-double with 14 points and 11 rebounds. Prairie View A&M had a better effective field goal percentage (0.482 vs. 0.393). Alabama State, meanwhile, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (48.8 vs. 35.1).
It could be a mistake-prone game for the Alabama State offense. Alabama State ranks 314th in the nation in ball protection (turnover percentage of 21.3 percent), while the pesky defense of Prairie View A&M forces the fifth-most turnovers in the country (24.9 percent).
Prairie View A&M Panthers vs. Alabama State Hornets Odds Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Prairie View A&M, ATS Winner – Prairie View A&M, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Prairie View A&M ranks 17th in steals per game (8.5) while Alabama State ranks 189th in steals allowed per game (7.2).
- The Hornets rank 172nd in three pointers attempted per game (22.0) while the Panthers rank 253rd (19.5).
- Prairie View A&M ranks 183rd in assists per game (12.6) while Alabama State ranks 264th (10.3).
- The Hornets average 36.0 rebounds per game, which ranks 126th in the NCAA. The Panthers rank 270th in rebounds allowed per game (38.5).
- Alabama State ranks 99th in blocks per game (3.5) while Prairie View A&M ranks 229th (1.6).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Hornets have scored an average of 69.4 points per game (1.8 above their season average) and allowed an average of 66.0 points per game (4.6 below their season average).
- The Panthers have outscored opponents by an average of 7.0 points in their last five games. For the season, Prairie View A&M has been defeated by an average of 1.0 point.
