It will be a battle between SWAC opponents when the Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils (3-17, 1-5 SWAC) welcome the Texas Southern Tigers (8-11, 3-3 SWAC) to Harrison Complex. The game is scheduled to begin at 8:30 p.m. ET on Monday, January 28, 2019.
Texas Southern Tigers at Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils ATS Prediction
The Tigers are trying to rebound after their 90-86 loss to the UAPB Golden Lions in their last contest. UAPB’s offensive rebounding percentage was their biggest strength 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). Jeremy Combs led Texas Southern in scoring with 30 points on 10-for-12 shooting.
In the Delta Devils’ last matchup, they fell to the Prairie View A&M Panthers, 89-78. Prairie View A&M’s 12.5 turnover percentage was the team’s largest advantage over Mississippi Valley State, who had a mark of 17.1. The Panthers’ mark was better than their season average of 16.3. With 14 points and six assists, Jordan Evans had a solid performance for Mississippi Valley State.
Contrasting styles will be on display in this showdown. Texas Southern has preferred a fast-breaking style of play (eighth in possessions per game), while Mississippi Valley State has been more methodical (144th in possessions per game).
After the Tigers won both games against the Delta Devils last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. In the last contest, Texas Southern won 72-71. Texas Southern’s 0.276 free throw rate was their biggest strength over Mississippi Valley State, who had a mark of 0.063.
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Texas Southern ranks 57th in assists per game (15.2) while Mississippi Valley State ranks 250th in assists allowed per game (17.3).
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The Tigers have outscored opponents by an average of 1.8 points in their last five games. On the season, Texas Southern has lost by an average of 3.3 points.
During their last five games, the Delta Devils have scored an average of 68.4 points per game (4.5 above their season average) and allowed an average of 75.2 points per game (5.8 below their season average).
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