The Texas Southern Tigers (3-5) will travel to Stegeman Coliseum to take on the Georgia Bulldogs (4-3). Action starts at 7 p.m. ET on Monday, December 3, 2018.
Texas Southern Tigers at Georgia Bulldogs ATS Odds
In their last matchup, the Bulldogs won big over the Kennesaw State Owls, 84-51, while the Tigers were beaten by the Arizona State Sun Devils, 83-71.
The Bulldogs held the Owls to an effective field goal percentage of 0.287 (below their season average of 0.401) and had an offensive rebounding percentage of 44.4 (above their season average of 30.5). Texas Southern, on the other hand, had a turnover percentage of 8.4 (better than their season average of 17.0). Georgia’s Nicolas Claxton had a good outing, finishing with 16 points and 15 rebounds. Meanwhile, Texas Southern received a boost from Devocio Butler, who finished with 18 points.
Georgia could have their way on the defensive side of the ball as they clash against one of the worst offenses in the nation. Since last season, the Bulldogs rank ninth in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.455), while Texas Southern is 287th in effective field goal percentage (0.491). It will also be a tale of two paces as the fast-paced Tigers rank 43rd in possessions per game, while the slower-paced Bulldogs rank 315th.
Texas Southern vs. Georgia ATS Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Georgia, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
- Georgia averages 40.1 rebounds per game, which ranks 14th in the NCAA. Texas Southern ranks 307th in rebounds allowed per game (39.3).
- The Tigers rank 148th in three pointers attempted per game (22.5) while the Bulldogs rank 275th (19.0).
- Texas Southern ranks 179th in steals per game (6.0) while Georgia ranks 298th (4.2).
- The Bulldogs rank 16th in assists allowed per game (10.7) while the Tigers rank 298th (15.8).
- Georgia ranks 18th in blocks per game (5.0) while Texas Southern ranks 224th in blocks allowed per game (4.1).