The Prairie View A&M Panthers (8-11, 6-0 SWAC) will attempt to extend their seven-game winning streak against the UAPB Golden Lions (7-12, 4-2 SWAC) at H.O. Clemmons Arena. The game is scheduled to get underway at 8:30 p.m. ET on Monday, January 28, 2019.
Prairie View A&M Panthers at UAPB Golden Lions Free Prediction
The Panthers come in on a high note after beating the Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils in their last game, 89-78. The Panthers forced 15 turnovers and had a free throw rate of 0.433 (above their season average of 0.246). Gary Blackston fueled Prairie View A&M with 14 points and 11 rebounds.
The last time the Golden Lions were in action, they defeated the Texas Southern Tigers, 90-86. UAPB’s offensive rebounding percentage was their largest advantage over Texas Southern. The Golden Lions had a rate of 29.4 (above their season average of 27.4), while the Tigers posted a mark of 20.0 (below their season average of 28.5). Martaveous McKnight was the top scorer from either team with 30 points on 11-for-20 shooting from the field.
After splitting two games last season, these teams will meet for the first time this year. The Panthers won the last matchup 76-71. The Panthers had a better free throw rate (0.234 vs. 0.155) and had a better turnover percentage (15.0 vs. 20.0).
It could be a mistake-prone game for the UAPB offense. UAPB ranks 304th in the country in ball protection (turnover percentage of 21.3 percent), while the gambling defense of Prairie View A&M forces the 11th-most turnovers in the nation (24.3 percent).
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Prairie View A&M ranks 25th in steals per game (8.2) while UAPB ranks 181st in steals allowed per game (7.5).
The Golden Lions rank 160th in rebounds allowed per game (35.3) while the Panthers rank 256th (38.3).
UAPB ranks 34th in three pointers allowed per game (19.2) while Prairie View A&M ranks 61st (20.3).
The Golden Lions average 2.6 blocks per game, which ranks 150th in the nation. The Panthers rank 169th in blocks allowed per game (4.8).
UAPB ranks 214th in assists per game (11.8) while Prairie View A&M ranks 226th (11.5).
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The Panthers have outscored opponents by an average of 8.2 points in their last five games. For the season, Prairie View A&M has lost by an average of 4.9 points.
During their last five games, the Golden Lions have scored an average of 71.6 points per game (4.6 above their season average) and allowed an average of 69.8 points per game (5.4 below their season average).
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