The Arkansas Razorbacks (3-0) look to extend their hot start when they take on the winless Texas Southern Tigers (0-3) at Bud Walton Arena. The game is scheduled to start at 8 p.m. ET on Tuesday, November 19, 2019.
Texas Southern Tigers at Arkansas Razorbacks ATS Odds
In their last outing, the Razorbacks had no trouble getting past the Montana Grizzlies, 64-46, while the Tigers lost big to the South Dakota Coyotes, 88-69.
Arkansas dominated nearly every stat category in the game. They had a fantastic free throw rate of 0.370 and a turnover percentage of 16.6. For those same stats, Montana put up marks of 0.143 and 27.0, respectively. Texas Southern, on the other hand, did an excellent job of making free throws (11-12; 91.7 percent). Arkansas’ Mason Jones had a good outing, contributing 19 points and five rebounds. Meanwhile, Yahuza Rasas played a pivotal role for Texas Southern with 12 points and six rebounds.
When considering effective field goal percentage, Arkansas should have a noteworthy edge. Since the 2018-19 season, the Razorbacks defense ranks 77th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.481), while the Texas Southern offense ranks 215th in effective field goal percentage (0.503). Moreover, the Tigers rank 280th in turnover percentage (20.2 percent), while the Razorbacks rank 14th in opponents’ turnover percentage (23.7 percent).
Texas Southern vs. Arkansas Odds Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Arkansas, ATS Winner – Texas Southern, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Texas Southern averages 39.3 rebounds per game, which ranks 26th in the country. Arkansas ranks 288th in rebounds allowed per game (37.9).
- The Razorbacks average 5.0 blocks per game, which ranks 12th in the NCAA. The Tigers rank 204th in blocks allowed per game (3.7).
- Texas Southern averages 22.0 three pointers per game, which ranks 179th in the country. Arkansas ranks 228th in three pointers allowed per game (23.5).
- The Razorbacks average 15.6 assists per game, which ranks 28th in the NCAA. The Tigers rank 284th in assists allowed per game (15.9).
- Arkansas ranks 20th in steals per game (8.4) while Texas Southern ranks 259th in steals allowed per game (7.3).
