The Texas Southern Tigers (7-8, 2-0 SWAC) will be at the William Nicks Center to clash against the Prairie View A&M Panthers (4-11, 2-0 SWAC) in a SWAC matchup. Action begins at 6 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 12, 2019.
Texas Southern Tigers at Prairie View A&M Panthers ATS Odds
Both teams were victorious in their last game. The Panthers barely escaped the Alcorn State Braves 57-54, while the Tigers defeated the Southern University Jaguars 77-67.
Texas Southern dominated nearly every facet of the game. They had a great free throw rate of 0.293 (above their season average of 0.212) and a turnover percentage of 16.7 (worse than their season average of 16.2). Southern University recorded marks of 0.164 and 19.0, respectively, for those same stats. Meanwhile, Prairie View A&M dominated nearly every stat category in their game. They had a superb free throw rate of 0.250 (above their season average of 0.226) and a turnover percentage of 22.3 (worse than their season average of 16.7). For those same stats, Alcorn State was 0.204 and 24.4, respectively. Darius Williams played well for Prairie View A&M, putting up 20 points and six rebounds. Jeremy Combs, meanwhile played a key role for Texas Southern with 17 points and eight rebounds.
The Tigers captured this series last year, securing victories in two out of three games. In the last contest, Texas Southern won 88-74. Texas Southern’s 0.581 effective field goal percentage was its largest strength over Prairie View A&M, who had a rate of 0.444. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
Prairie View A&M may have difficulty getting to the free throw line in this matchup. The Panthers rank 206th in the country with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.227, while Texas Southern ranks 76th in FTA rate allowed (0.200).
Texas Southern at Prairie View A&M ATS Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Prairie View A&M, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Texas Southern ranks 53rd in three pointers attempted per game (26.1) while Prairie View A&M ranks 242nd (18.3).
- The Panthers average 8.3 steals per game, which ranks 31st in the nation. The Tigers rank 139th in steals allowed per game (7.2).
- Texas Southern ranks 90th in blocks per game (3.3) while Prairie View A&M ranks 152nd in blocks allowed per game (5.2).
- The Tigers rank 91st in rebounds per game (37.3) while the Panthers rank 233rd (32.2).
- Texas Southern averages 15.5 assists per game, which ranks 57th in the NCAA. Prairie View A&M ranks 180th in assists allowed per game (14.7).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Tigers have scored an average of 78.8 points per game (1.7 above their season average) and allowed an average of 73.4 points per game (7.8 below their season average).
- The Panthers’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 4.8, down from 8.7 for the season.
