The UAPB Golden Lions (3-15, 2-4 SWAC) will be at the Health & PE Center to meet the Texas Southern Tigers (8-11, 5-1 SWAC) in a SWAC matchup. The game is scheduled to start at 8:30 p.m. ET on Monday, January 27, 2020.
UAPB Golden Lions vs. Texas Southern Tigers Betting Odds
In their last matchup, the Tigers were victorious over the Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils, 80-67, while the Golden Lions fell to the Prairie View A&M Panthers, 67-54.
Texas Southern dominated nearly every stat category in the game. They had an extraordinary offensive rebounding percentage of 41.5 (above their season average of 29.5) and a free throw rate of 0.286 (above their season average of 0.273). For those same stats, Mississippi Valley State had marks of 15.1 and 0.225, respectively. UAPB, on the other hand, had a free throw rate of 0.385 (above their season average of 0.213). Texas Southern was led by Justin Hopkins, who had 18 points and 17 rebounds. Marquell Carter, meanwhile had a solid performance for UAPB, putting up 12 points and eight rebounds.
This was a highly competitive series last year. Each won one of the two games played against each other last season. In the last matchup, the Tigers won 94-74. The Tigers’ 13.9 turnover percentage was their largest advantage over the Golden Lions, who had a rate of 18.3. This is the first time these teams will meet this year.
It will be a showdown of opposite styles as the fast-breaking Tigers will look to push the more methodical Golden Lions. The Tigers currently rank 11th in possessions per game while the Golden Lions are 305th.
UAPB Golden Lions at Texas Southern Tigers Odds Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Texas Southern, ATS Winner – Texas Southern, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Texas Southern ranks 57th in rebounds per game (38.5) while UAPB ranks 271st (30.8).
- The Tigers rank 197th in assists per game (12.2) while the Golden Lions rank 271st (9.3).
- Texas Southern ranks 234th in three pointers attempted per game (18.6) while UAPB ranks 285th (13.1).
- The Golden Lions rank 12th in blocks allowed per game (2.2) while the Tigers rank 152nd (4.1).
- UAPB ranks 57th in steals per game (7.8) while Texas Southern ranks 191st in steals allowed per game (7.7).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Tigers have scored an average of 75.2 points per game (4.3 above their season average) and allowed an average of 71.2 points per game (5.7 below their season average).
- The Golden Lions’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 13.0, down from 18.3 for the season.
