The Texas Southern Tigers (9-11, 6-1 SWAC) visit Elmore Gymnasium to go head-to-head with the Alabama A&M Bulldogs (5-13, 2-5 SWAC). The Tigers will attempt to lengthen their five-game winning streak. The game begins at 7 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 1, 2020.
Texas Southern Tigers at Alabama A&M Bulldogs Betting Odds
In their last matchup, the Bulldogs lost big to the Southern University Jaguars, 67-46, while the Tigers defeated the UAPB Golden Lions, 68-57.
Texas Southern played a nearly perfect game. They had an absurd offensive rebounding percentage of 59.4 (above their season average of 30.3) and a free throw rate of 0.172 (below their season average of 0.274). For those same stats, UAPB was 31.6 and 0.107, respectively. Alabama A&M, on the other hand, held Southern University to an effective field goal percentage of 0.481 (below the 0.535 mark opponents have averaged against Alabama A&M this season). Cameron Alford played well for Alabama A&M with 11 points and five rebounds. Yahuza Rasas, meanwhile had a good game for Texas Southern, finishing with 17 points and 16 rebounds.
The Tigers dominated this series last year, taking both games. In the most recent game, Texas Southern won 66-61. Texas Southern had a much better free throw rate (0.298 vs. 0.100). Alabama A&M, meanwhile, had a better offensive rebounding percentage (27.0 vs. 24.4). This is the first time these teams will meet this year.
It will be a battle of opposite paces as the up-tempo Tigers will look to push the more half-court-oriented Bulldogs. The Tigers currently rank 15th in possessions per game while the Bulldogs are 150th.
Texas Southern Tigers vs. Alabama A&M Bulldogs ATS Pick
Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Alabama A&M, ATS Winner – Alabama A&M, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Texas Southern ranks 49th in rebounds per game (38.9) while Alabama A&M ranks 278th in rebounds allowed per game (39.9).
- The Bulldogs rank 187th in three pointers attempted per game (20.8) while the Tigers rank 242nd (18.4).
- Texas Southern averages 2.8 blocks per game, which ranks 137th in the NCAA. Alabama A&M ranks 172nd in blocks allowed per game (5.1).
- The Bulldogs rank 118th in steals per game (6.6) while the Tigers rank 193rd in steals allowed per game (7.7).
- Texas Southern ranks 176th in assists allowed per game (13.7) while Alabama A&M ranks 235th (15.4).
Bettings Trends:
- The Tigers have outscored opponents by an average of 9.2 points in their last five games. On the season, Texas Southern has been defeated by an average of 5.2 points.
- During their last five games, the Bulldogs have scored an average of 57.0 points per game (6.6 below their season average) and allowed an average of 62.4 points per game (11.9 below their season average).
