The Texas Southern Tigers (16-11, 11-3 SWAC) head to Dunn-Oliver Acadome to square off with the Alabama State Hornets (11-14, 9-5 SWAC). The Tigers will try to extend their eight-game winning streak. Action begins at 6 p.m. ET on Saturday, March 2, 2019.
Texas Southern Tigers vs. Alabama State Hornets ATS Odds
Both teams were triumphant in their last game. The Hornets won a close one over the Southern University Jaguars 60-57, while the Tigers defeated the Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils 92-80.
The Tigers made 24 of their 31 free throws (77.4 percent) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.642 (above their season average of 0.496). Alabama State, on the other hand, played a nearly flawless game. They had an extraordinary free throw rate of 0.333 (above their season average of 0.240) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.458 (below their season average of 0.470). Southern University had marks of 0.286 and 0.439, respectively, for those same stats. AJ Farrar had a solid performance for Alabama State, finishing with 20 points and 11 rebounds. Texas Southern, meanwhile, rallied around Jeremy Combs, who contributed 24 points and 10 rebounds.
In their first matchup this season, Combs led the Tigers to an 83-59 victory. He recorded a double-double with 29 points and 11 rebounds. Texas Southern’s 0.157 free throw rate was their largest advantage over Alabama State, who had a rate of 0.059.
Alabama State could dominate the offensive glass in this contest. The Hornets rank 60th in offensive rebounding percentage (32.5 percent), while Texas Southern ranks 292nd in defensive rebounding percentage (69.0 percent).
Texas Southern at Alabama State Pick
Free Pick: SU Winner – Texas Southern, ATS Winner – Texas Southern, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Texas Southern averages 39.2 rebounds per game, which ranks 23rd in the country. Alabama State ranks 243rd in rebounds allowed per game (37.2).
- The Hornets average 3.5 blocks per game, which ranks 98th in the nation. The Tigers rank 132nd in blocks allowed per game (3.6).
- The Tigers rank 55th in assists per game (15.1) while the Hornets rank 258th (10.2).
- Texas Southern ranks 40th in steals per game (7.7) while Alabama State ranks 183rd in steals allowed per game (7.2).
Bettings Trends:
- The Tigers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 10.0, up from 0.9 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Hornets have scored an average of 69.6 points per game (2.0 above their season average) and allowed an average of 65.4 points per game (4.9 below their season average).