The Texas Southern Tigers (10-11, 7-1 SWAC) visit Dunn-Oliver Acadome to square off against the Alabama State Hornets (4-17, 3-5 SWAC). The Tigers look to prolong their six-game winning streak. The game is scheduled to start at 8:30 p.m. ET on Monday, February 3, 2020.
Texas Southern Tigers at Alabama State Hornets ATS Odds
Both teams were triumphant in their last game. The Hornets won a close one over the Prairie View A&M Panthers 52-49, while the Tigers beat the Alabama A&M Bulldogs 82-73.
The Tigers held the Bulldogs to an offensive rebounding percentage of 14.6 (below their season average of 25.2) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.602 (above their season average of 0.443). Alabama State, on the other hand, dominated nearly every facet of their game. They had a free throw rate of 0.176 (below their season average of 0.210) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.422 (below their season average of 0.448). For those same stats, Prairie View A&M was 0.102 and 0.364, respectively. Brandon Battle played well for Alabama State with 14 points and seven rebounds. Texas Southern, meanwhile, received a boost from Tyrik Armstrong, who had 15 points and five assists.
The Tigers dominated this series last year, taking all three games. In the last contest, Texas Southern won 80-66. One of Texas Southern’s largest advantages was getting to the charity stripe. They had 26 free throw attempts, while Alabama State had 25. This is the first time these teams will go head-to-head this year.
Opposite paces will be on display in this matchup. Texas Southern has preferred to play up-tempo (14th in possessions per game), while Alabama State has been more methodical (217th in possessions per game).
Texas Southern Tigers vs. Alabama State Hornets Betting Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Alabama State, ATS Winner – Alabama State, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Texas Southern ranks 44th in rebounds per game (39.0) while Alabama State ranks 282nd (30.4).
- The Hornets rank 170th in steals per game (5.9) while the Tigers rank 190th in steals allowed per game (7.5).
- The Hornets rank 183rd in three pointers attempted per game (20.8) while the Tigers rank 242nd (18.4).
- Texas Southern ranks 204th in assists per game (12.0) while Alabama State ranks 261st (10.0).
Bettings Trends:
- The Hornets’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 1.0, down from 13.9 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Tigers have scored an average of 75.0 points per game (3.7 above their season average) and allowed an average of 64.8 points per game (11.0 below their season average).
