The Texas Southern Tigers (14-11, 9-3 SWAC) and the UAPB Golden Lions (11-15, 8-5 SWAC) square off at Health & PE Center. The Tigers will attempt to continue their six-game winning streak. Action starts at 8:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 23, 2019.
UAPB Golden Lions vs. Texas Southern Tigers Betting Odds
Both teams defeated their last opponent. The Tigers defeated the Jackson State Tigers 77-65, while the Golden Lions beat the Alcorn State Braves 73-62.
UAPB dominated nearly every stat category in the game. They had a fantastic free throw rate of 0.400 (above their season average of 0.293) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 50.0 (above their season average of 27.2). Alcorn State was 0.208 and 31.3, respectively, for those same stats. Texas Southern, meanwhile, had a free throw rate of 0.480 (above their season average of 0.258). Texas Southern was led by Jeremy Combs, who contributed 33 points and 17 rebounds. Meanwhile, Shaun Doss had a good outing for UAPB, recording 25 points and six rebounds.
In their first matchup this year, Martaveous McKnight led the Golden Lions to a 90-86 win. He was the game’s top overall scorer with 30 points. The Golden Lions’ offensive rebounding percentage was their biggest advantage over the Tigers. UAPB had a rate of 29.4, while Texas Southern posted a mark of 20.0.
Opposite paces will be on display in this meeting. Texas Southern has preferred to play fast (eighth in possessions per game), while UAPB has been slower-paced (250th in possessions per game).
UAPB Golden Lions at Texas Southern Tigers Free Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Texas Southern, ATS Winner – Texas Southern, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Texas Southern ranks 28th in rebounds per game (39.3) while UAPB ranks 256th (32.6).
- The Tigers rank 50th in steals per game (7.5) while the Golden Lions rank 202nd in steals allowed per game (7.8).
- The Tigers rank 101st in three pointers attempted per game (23.9) while the Golden Lions rank 272nd (17.9).
- Texas Southern ranks 78th in assists per game (14.6) while UAPB ranks 236th (11.4).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Tigers have scored an average of 85.0 points per game (6.3 above their season average) and allowed an average of 74.6 points per game (4.4 below their season average).
- The Golden Lions have outscored opponents by an average of 5.8 points in their last five games. For the season, UAPB has been defeated by an average of 6.4 points.
