The Southern University Jaguars (3-10) and the Texas Southern Tigers (3-10) go head-to-head at Health & PE Center. The Jaguars will try to put an end to their six-game losing streak. Action begins at 8:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 4, 2020.
Southern University Jaguars at Texas Southern Tigers Betting Odds
Both teams were beaten in their last contest. The Tigers lost a close one to the Texas A&M Aggies, 58-55, while the Jaguars were beaten by the UC Santa Barbara Gauchos, 77-68.
Southern University had an effective field goal percentage of 0.537 (above their season average of 0.460) while Texas Southern did an excellent job of converting from the free throw line (14-20; 70.0 percent). Texas Southern’s Yahuza Rasas led the way, recording 15 points and 11 rebounds. Ahsante Shivers played a key role for Southern University with 22 points.
The Tigers captured this series last year, securing victories in two out of three games. In the last game, Texas Southern won 80-70. Texas Southern won the rebounding battle. The Tigers had more offensive rebounds (14 vs. 6), defensive rebounds (29 vs. 25) and total rebounds (43 vs. 31). This is the first time these teams will meet this year.
Conflicting paces will be on display in this matchup. Texas Southern prefers to play quickly (12th in possessions per game), while Southern University is slower-paced (166th in possessions per game). Also, the Jaguars could control the offensive glass in this contest as they rank 43rd in the country in offensive rebounding percentage at 34.3 percent. The Tigers, meanwhile, rank 317th in defensive rebounding percentage (67.5 percent).
Southern University at Texas Southern Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Texas Southern, ATS Winner – Southern University, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Southern University ranks 123rd in rebounds allowed per game (34.8) while Texas Southern ranks 256th (41.4).
- The Jaguars rank 49th in steals allowed per game (5.7) while the Tigers rank 175th (8.6).
- Southern University averages 12.5 assists per game, which ranks 157th in the NCAA. Texas Southern ranks 194th in assists allowed per game (14.5).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Jaguars have scored an average of 57.8 points per game (6.1 below their season average) and allowed an average of 75.6 points per game (5.5 above their season average).
- The Tigers’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 1.2, down from 11.0 for the season.
