The Southern University Jaguars (1-13, 0-1 SWAC) and the Texas Southern Tigers (6-8, 1-0 SWAC) square off at F.G. Clark Center. The Jaguars look to snap their six-game losing streak. The game gets underway at 8:30 p.m. ET on Monday, January 7, 2019.
Texas Southern Tigers at Southern University Jaguars ATS Odds
In their last game, the Jaguars got blown out by the Alabama Crimson Tide, 82-62, while the Tigers edged the Baylor Bears, 72-69.
The Tigers had a much better free throw rate (0.250 vs. 0.045) and had a better effective field goal percentage (0.567 vs. 0.493). Southern University, on the other hand, had a better turnover percentage (18.0 vs. 22.9). Southern University’s Eddie Reese led the way, recording 16 points. Texas Southern, meanwhile, received a boost from Trayvon Reed, who put up 15 points and 12 rebounds.
The Tigers dominated this series last year, securing victories in both games. In the last game, Texas Southern won 90-88. Getting to the charity stripe was one of Texas Southern’s biggest strengths. They had 26 free throw attempts, while Southern University had 24. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
Southern University may have trouble getting to the foul line in this battle. The Jaguars rank 189th in the country with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.236, while Texas Southern ranks 88th in FTA rate allowed (0.202).
Texas Southern at Southern University Odds Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Southern University, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Texas Southern ranks 54th in three pointers attempted per game (26.2) while Southern University ranks 259th (17.7).
- The Tigers average 7.6 steals per game, which ranks 61st in the NCAA. The Jaguars rank 92nd in steals allowed per game (6.3).
- Texas Southern ranks 102nd in blocks per game (3.2) while Southern University ranks 131st in blocks allowed per game (4.0).
- The Tigers rank 44th in assists per game (16.1) while the Jaguars rank 230th (10.6).
- Texas Southern ranks 91st in rebounds per game (37.6) while Southern University ranks 265th (29.6).
Bettings Trends:
- The Tigers’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 21.4, up from 5.1 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Jaguars have scored an average of 60.8 points per game (6.3 below their season average) and allowed an average of 84.0 points per game (0.3 above their season average).
