The Alabama State Hornets (8-10, 6-1 SWAC) will be at the Health & PE Center to go head-to-head against the Texas Southern Tigers (9-11, 4-3 SWAC) in a SWAC matchup. Action gets underway at 8:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 2, 2019.
Alabama State Hornets at Texas Southern Tigers ATS Odds
Both teams were triumphant in their last game. The Tigers won a close one over the Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils 65-62, while the Hornets beat the Southern University Jaguars 69-65.
Alabama State dominated nearly every stat category in the game. They had a phenomenal free throw rate of 0.500 (above their season average of 0.218) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 41.7 (above their season average of 30.7). Southern University recorded marks of 0.167 and 36.6, respectively, for those same stats. The Tigers, on the other hand, made 15 of their 21 free throws (71.4 percent) and held the Delta Devils to an effective field goal percentage of 0.352 (below their season average of 0.425). Texas Southern rallied around Eden Ewing, who put up 15 points and 10 rebounds. AJ Farrar, meanwhile played a key role for Alabama State with 18 points and 14 rebounds.
The Tigers dominated this series last year, winning all three games. In the last contest, Texas Southern won 90-76. Getting to the free throw line was one of Texas Southern’s largest advantages. They made 46 trips to the line, while Alabama State went just 22 times. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
It will be a showdown of opposite styles as the up-tempo Tigers will look to push the more methodical Hornets. The Tigers rank ninth in possessions per game while the Hornets are 194th.
Alabama State Hornets vs. Texas Southern Tigers Odds Pick
Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Texas Southern, ATS Winner – Texas Southern, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Texas Southern ranks 71st in assists per game (14.8) while Alabama State ranks 256th (10.3).
- The Tigers average 24.4 three pointers per game, which ranks 90th in the country. The Hornets rank 161st in three pointers allowed per game (23.0).
- Alabama State blocks 3.7 opponent shots per game, which is ranked 84th in the NCAA. Texas Southern ranks 131st in blocks allowed per game (3.8).
- The Tigers average 37.9 rebounds per game, which ranks 65th in the NCAA. The Hornets rank 207th in rebounds allowed per game (36.4).
- Texas Southern averages 7.4 steals per game, which ranks 60th in the nation. Alabama State ranks 180th in steals allowed per game (7.6).
Bettings Trends:
- The Hornets have outscored opponents by an average of 5.6 points in their last five games. For the season, Alabama State has lost by an average of 3.5 points.
- During their last five games, the Tigers have scored an average of 77.2 points per game (0.1 above their season average) and allowed an average of 76.8 points per game (3.3 below their season average).
