The undefeated California Golden Bears (3-0) try to remain undefeated when they go head-to-head with the Prairie View A&M Panthers (1-3) at Haas Pavilion. Action gets underway at 10 p.m. ET on Monday, November 18, 2019.
Prairie View A&M Panthers vs. California Golden Bears ATS Odds
In their last game, the Golden Bears easily got past the California Baptist Lancers, 82-62, while the Panthers were beaten by the Texas Longhorns, 70-56.
The Golden Bears had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.625 vs. 0.400) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (34.6 vs. 25.6). Prairie View A&M, meanwhile, had a better free throw rate (0.224 vs. 0.228). California rallied around Grant Anticevich, who recorded 23 points and nine rebounds. Lenell Henry played well for Prairie View A&M, putting up 12 points.
Ball protection could play a key role in this contest. Since the 2018-19 season, California has committed the 51st-fewest miscues in the NCAA (turnover percentage of 16.8 percent), while the gambling defense of Prairie View A&M has forced the second-most (opponents’ turnover percentage of 25.4 percent). Also, the Panthers have been among the nation’s elite at getting to the line, ranking 15th in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.286). The Golden Bears, meanhwile, rank 260th at keeping opponents off the charity stripe with an opponents’ FTA rate of 0.249.
Prairie View A&M Panthers vs. California Golden Bears Free Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Prairie View A&M, ATS Winner – Prairie View A&M, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Prairie View A&M ranks 47th in three pointers allowed per game (19.9) while California ranks 204th (23.2).
- The Panthers rank 10th in steals per game (8.9) while the Golden Bears rank 80th (7.1).
- California averages 29.6 rebounds per game, which ranks 327th in the NCAA. Prairie View A&M ranks 258th in rebounds allowed per game (36.9).
- The Golden Bears rank 147th in blocks per game (3.3) while the Panthers rank 280th (1.6).
- Prairie View A&M ranks 134th in assists allowed per game (12.7) while California ranks 249th (14.6).
