The winless UAPB Golden Lions (0-4) travel to Petersen Events Center to square off with the Pittsburgh Panthers (3-2). Action gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, November 21, 2019.
UAPB Golden Lions vs. Pittsburgh Panthers ATS Odds
In their last game, the Panthers were victorious over the Monmouth Hawks, 63-50, while the Golden Lions fell to the Kansas State Wildcats, 62-51.
Pittsburgh dominated every stat category in the game. They had a ridiculous free throw rate of 0.438 (above their season average of 0.344) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 40.0 (above their season average of 37.2). For those same stats, Monmouth was 0.137 and 25.0, respectively. UAPB, meanwhile, had an effective field goal percentage of 0.470 (above their season average of 0.398). Pittsburgh was led by Justin Champagnie, who finished with 12 points and 10 rebounds. Meanwhile, Marquell Carter played a key role for UAPB with 22 points and nine rebounds.
Half-court execution will be of utmost importance when two of the country’s slowest-paced teams clash. Pittsburgh ranks 265th in possessions per game (67.6) and UAPB is 268th (67.6) dating back to the 2018-19 season. Additionally, the Golden Lions rank 338th in turnover percentage (22.7 percent), while the Panthers rank 49th in opponents’ turnover percentage (21.5 percent).
UAPB Golden Lions vs. Pittsburgh Panthers Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Pittsburgh, ATS Winner – Pittsburgh, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- UAPB ranks 10th in three pointers allowed per game (18.1) while Pittsburgh ranks 203rd (23.1).
- The Golden Lions rank 133rd in blocks allowed per game (3.3) while the Panthers rank 245th (5.2).
- Pittsburgh ranks 255th in assists per game (11.7) while UAPB ranks 277th (11.1).
- The Panthers rank 112th in rebounds per game (36.6) while the Golden Lions rank 277th (32.9).
- Pittsburgh ranks 115th in steals per game (6.7) while UAPB ranks 260th in steals allowed per game (7.5).
