A seven-game home winning streak is on the line for the Prairie View A&M Panthers (14-12, 12-1 SWAC) when they challenge the UAPB Golden Lions (11-16, 8-6 SWAC) at William Nicks Center. The game is scheduled to start at 8:30 p.m. ET on Monday, February 25, 2019.
UAPB Golden Lions at Prairie View A&M Panthers ATS Odds
In their last game, the Panthers defeated the Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils, 69-63, while the Golden Lions were blown out by the Texas Southern Tigers, 94-74.
Prairie View A&M dominated nearly every stat category in the game. They had a phenomenal free throw rate of 0.327 (above their season average of 0.266) and a turnover percentage of 12.9 (better than their season average of 16.1). Mississippi Valley State put up marks of 0.117 and 14.4, respectively, for those same stats. UAPB, meanwhile, had an offensive rebounding percentage of 47.4 (above their season average of 28.0). Prairie View A&M’s Devonte Patterson played well, finishing with 20 points and 13 rebounds. Martaveous McKnight fueled UAPB with 23 points and five rebounds.
In their first matchup this season, Gary Blackston led the Panthers to a 79-63 victory. He registered a double-double with 29 points and 11 rebounds. The Panthers’ turnover percentage was their biggest strength over the Golden Lions. Prairie View A&M had a rate of 20.9, while UAPB posted a mark of 27.5.
Conflicting styles will be on display in this meeting. Prairie View A&M has preferred a fast-paced style of play (63rd in possessions per game), while UAPB has been slower-paced (250th in possessions per game). Ball security could be troublesome for the Golden Lions. They rank 329th at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 22.4 percent), while the Panthers force the seventh-most turnovers in the nation (opponents’ turnover percentage of 24.5 percent).
UAPB at Prairie View A&M Betting Pick
Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Prairie View A&M, ATS Winner – Prairie View A&M, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Prairie View A&M ranks 17th in steals per game (8.4) while UAPB ranks 207th in steals allowed per game (7.9).
- The Panthers rank 186th in assists per game (12.7) while the Golden Lions rank 233rd (11.4).
- UAPB is 12th in the NCAA with 18.2 three pointers allowed per game while Prairie View A&M is 56th with 20.3 three pointers allowed per game.
- The Golden Lions rank 123rd in rebounds allowed per game (34.2) while the Panthers rank 267th (38.5).
- UAPB ranks 143rd in blocks per game (3.0) while Prairie View A&M ranks 234th (1.5).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Golden Lions have scored an average of 70.4 points per game (3.9 above their season average) and allowed an average of 66.0 points per game (7.4 below their season average).
- The Panthers have outscored opponents by an average of 4.2 points in their last five games. For the season, Prairie View A&M has been defeated by an average of 1.5 points.
