The Prairie View A&M Panthers (11-11, 9-0 SWAC) visit Health & PE Center to take on the Texas Southern Tigers (11-11, 6-3 SWAC). The Panthers look to continue their 10-game winning streak. The game is scheduled to start at 8:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 9, 2019.
Prairie View A&M Panthers vs. Texas Southern Tigers Betting Odds
Both teams were triumphant in their last game. The Tigers beat the Alabama A&M Bulldogs 84-74, while the Panthers edged the Alabama State Hornets 69-67.
The Panthers held the Hornets to an effective field goal percentage of 0.393 (below their season average of 0.477) and had a better turnover percentage (16.4 vs. 18.1). Meanwhile, Texas Southern dominated nearly every facet of their game. They had a ridiculous offensive rebounding percentage of 41.7 (above their season average of 29.3) and a free throw rate of 0.356 (above their season average of 0.241). Alabama A&M put up marks of 20.7 and 0.193, respectively, for those same stats. Tyrik Armstrong led the way for Texas Southern, finishing with 13 points and nine assists. Gerard Andrus, meanwhile played a key role for Prairie View A&M with 14 points and 11 rebounds.
In their first matchup this season, Gary Blackston led the Panthers to a 79-73 win. He registered a double-double with 14 points and 13 rebounds. The Panthers’ turnover percentage was their largest strength over the Tigers. Prairie View A&M had a rate of 12.5, while Texas Southern posted a mark of 19.7.
It could be a sloppy game for the Texas Southern offense. Texas Southern ranks 200th in the nation in ball protection (turnover percentage of 19.1 percent), while the pesky defense of Prairie View A&M forces the 10th-most turnovers in the country (24.7 percent).
Prairie View A&M vs. Texas Southern Betting Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Texas Southern, ATS Winner – Texas Southern, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Texas Southern ranks 43rd in rebounds per game (38.5) while Prairie View A&M ranks 249th in rebounds allowed per game (38.0).
- The Tigers rank 62nd in assists per game (15.0) while the Panthers rank 162nd in assists allowed per game (13.6).
- Texas Southern ranks 128th in blocks per game (3.0) while Prairie View A&M ranks 167th in blocks allowed per game (4.5).
- The Tigers rank 100th in three pointers attempted per game (24.1) while the Panthers rank 268th (18.3).
- Prairie View A&M ranks 22nd in steals per game (8.4) while Texas Southern ranks 174th in steals allowed per game (7.4).
Bettings Trends:
- The Tigers have outscored opponents by an average of 8.6 points in their last five games. On the season, Texas Southern has lost by an average of 1.2 points.
- During their last five games, the Panthers have scored an average of 80.2 points per game (8.6 above their season average) and allowed an average of 67.8 points per game (6.5 below their season average).
