The Prairie View A&M Panthers (3-7) will travel to the CU Events Center to take on the Colorado Buffaloes (8-2). The game can be seen on Pac-12 Network at 8:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, December 19, 2019.
Prairie View A&M Panthers vs. Colorado Buffaloes ATS Odds
In their last game, the Buffaloes were victorious over the Colorado State Rams, 56-48, while the Panthers lost a close one to the Loyola Marymount Lions, 79-76.
Colorado dominated nearly every facet of the contest. They had a solid free throw rate of 0.311 (above their season average of 0.294) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.467 (below their season average of 0.470). For those same stats, Colorado State was 0.161 and 0.306, respectively. Prairie View A&M, meanwhile, had an effective field goal percentage of 0.527 (above their season average of 0.472). Shane Gatling had a solid game for Colorado with 20 points. Prairie View A&M rallied around Darius Williams, who recorded 25 points.
Looking at effective field goal percentage, Colorado should have a considerable edge. The Buffaloes defense ranks 46th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.447), while the Prairie View A&M offense is ranked 277th in effective field goal percentage (0.477). This game should be a matchup of opposite styles. The fast-paced Panthers rank 33rd in possessions per game, while the slower-paced Buffaloes rank 253rd.
Prairie View A&M Panthers at Colorado Buffaloes Pick
Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Colorado, ATS Winner – Colorado, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Prairie View A&M ranks 31st in steals per game (8.9) while Colorado ranks 187th in steals allowed per game (8.6).
- The Buffaloes rank 18th in three pointers allowed per game (17.7) while the Panthers rank 140th (22.3).
- Colorado ranks 48th in rebounds allowed per game (32.3) while Prairie View A&M ranks 120th (34.6).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Panthers have scored an average of 77.2 points per game (6.3 above their season average) and allowed an average of 78.8 points per game (6.0 above their season average).
- The Buffaloes’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 3.4, down from 8.0 for the season.
