The Texas Southern Tigers (8-11, 3-3 SWAC) will be at Harrison Complex to take on the Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils (3-17, 1-5 SWAC) in a SWAC matchup. Action gets underway at 8:30 p.m. ET on Monday, January 28, 2019.
Texas Southern Tigers vs. Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils Betting Odds
Both teams were beaten in their last matchup. The Delta Devils fell to the Prairie View A&M Panthers, 89-78, while the Tigers were defeated by the UAPB Golden Lions, 90-86.
Texas Southern had a free throw rate of 0.456 (above their season average of 0.233) while Mississippi Valley State had an offensive rebounding percentage of 34.2 (above their season average of 27.8). Jordan Evans had a good game for Mississippi Valley State with 14 points and six assists. Jeremy Combs played well for Texas Southern, recording 30 points and nine rebounds.
The Tigers dominated this series last year, taking both games. In the last contest, Texas Southern won 72-71. Texas Southern’s 0.276 free throw rate was their biggest strength over Mississippi Valley State, who had a rate of 0.063. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
This game should be a showdown of opposite paces. Texas Southern prefers a fast-breaking style of play (eighth in possessions per game), while Mississippi Valley State likes to grind-it-out (144th in possessions per game).
Texas Southern Tigers vs. Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Mississippi Valley State, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Texas Southern averages 37.9 rebounds per game, which ranks 69th in the nation. Mississippi Valley State ranks 282nd in rebounds allowed per game (40.8).
- The Tigers average 2.9 blocks per game, which ranks 122nd in the NCAA. The Delta Devils rank 143rd in blocks allowed per game (4.0).
- Texas Southern averages 7.5 steals per game, which ranks 55th in the country. Mississippi Valley State ranks 66th in steals allowed per game (5.8).
- The Tigers rank 70th in three pointers attempted per game (25.0) while the Delta Devils rank 280th (17.2).
- Texas Southern ranks 57th in assists per game (15.2) while Mississippi Valley State ranks 250th in assists allowed per game (17.3).
Bettings Trends:
- The Delta Devils’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 6.8, down from 17.1 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Tigers have scored an average of 79.6 points per game (1.9 above their season average) and allowed an average of 77.8 points per game (3.3 below their season average).
