The Southern University Jaguars (1-12) will try to snap their six-game losing streak when they challenge the Prairie View A&M Panthers (2-11) at F.G. Clark Center. The game begins at 6:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 5, 2019.
Prairie View A&M Panthers vs. Southern University Jaguars Betting Prediction
In the Panthers’ last game, they topped the Santa Clara Broncos, 81-64. The Panthers had a much better turnover percentage (11.7 vs. 22.3) and had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.569 vs. 0.439). With 30 points on 13-for-21 shooting, Gary Blackston was the top scorer from either team.
The Jaguars got blown out by the Alabama Crimson Tide in their last outing, 82-62. Alabama won the rebounding battle. The Crimson Tide had more offensive rebounds (16 vs. 11), defensive rebounds (29 vs. 20) and total rebounds (45 vs. 31). With 16 points on 5-for-9 shooting, Eddie Reese was Southern University’s high scorer.
It might be a mistake-prone game for the Southern University offense. Southern University ranks 336th in the nation in ball protection (turnover percentage of 23.2 percent), while the gambling defense of Prairie View A&M forces the 31st-most turnovers in the nation (23.5 percent).
After the Panthers won both contests against the Jaguars last season, these teams will battle for the first time this year. In the last game, Prairie View A&M won 77-69. Prairie View A&M had a better effective field goal percentage (0.454 vs. 0.375). Southern University, meanwhile, had a better turnover percentage (14.8 vs. 17.9).
Prairie View A&M Panthers vs. Southern University Jaguars Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Prairie View A&M, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Prairie View A&M ranks 178th in three pointers attempted per game (18.9) while Southern University ranks 256th (17.3).
The Panthers rank 204th in rebounds per game (32.3) while the Jaguars rank 261st (28.8).
Prairie View A&M averages 10.1 assists per game, which ranks 180th in the NCAA. Southern University ranks 201st in assists allowed per game (15.2).
The Panthers rank 57th in steals per game (8.0) while the Jaguars rank 76th in steals allowed per game (6.0).
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The Panthers’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 4.4, down from 11.0 for the season.
During their last five games, the Jaguars have scored an average of 60.8 points per game (5.9 below their season average) and allowed an average of 84.0 points per game (0.2 above their season average).
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