The Texas Southern Tigers (24-13), 5-point underdogs, take on the Green Bay Phoenix (20-16) in the CollegeInsider.com Postseason Tournament at Kress Events Center. The game’s Over/Under (O/U) has been set at 177 points and it is scheduled to start at 9 p.m. ET on Tuesday, April 2, 2019.
Texas Southern Tigers vs. Green Bay Phoenix Betting Odds
Both teams beat their last opponent. The Phoenix defeated the Bakersfield Roadrunners 80-65, while the Tigers beat the Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks 108-102.
The Tigers had an effective field goal percentage of 0.529 (above their season average of 0.514) and had a better offensive rebounding percentage (31.8 vs. 31.3). Green Bay, on the other hand, played a nearly perfect game. They had a great free throw rate of 0.254 (above their season average of 0.247) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.551 (above their season average of 0.521). For those same stats, Bakersfield was 0.108 and 0.446, respectively. Green Bay was lifted by Sandy Cohen III, who finished with 15 points, five rebounds and five assists. Tyrik Armstrong played a pivotal role for Texas Southern with 32 points and eight assists.
Of the Tigers’ 34 games with betting action, 20 have finished over the projected point total. Texas Southern holds records of 24-13 straight up (SU) and 16-16-2 against the spread (ATS).
A little over half of Phoenix games have finished over the projected point total. Moreover, Green Bay is 20-16 SU and 19-15 ATS.
There could be plenty of transition offense in this showdown that showcases a pair of the nation’s more fast-paced teams. Green Bay currently ranks eighth in possessions per game (75.7) and Texas Southern is fourth (76.9).
Texas Southern Tigers at Green Bay Phoenix Betting Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Green Bay, ATS Winner – Green Bay, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Texas Southern averages 39.6 rebounds per game, which ranks 19th in the nation. Green Bay ranks 301st in rebounds allowed per game (39.4).
- The Tigers rank 163rd in three pointers attempted per game (22.4) while the Phoenix rank 281st in three pointers allowed per game (25.6).
- Green Bay ranks 80th in blocks per game (3.9) while Texas Southern ranks 154th in blocks allowed per game (3.5).
- The Phoenix average 15.2 assists per game, which ranks 48th in the NCAA. The Tigers rank 276th in assists allowed per game (15.7).
- Green Bay ranks 31st in steals per game (7.8) while Texas Southern ranks 236th in steals allowed per game (7.4).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Phoenix have scored an average of 83.2 points per game (1.7 above their season average) and allowed an average of 74.0 points per game (5.4 below their season average).
- The Tigers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 5.8, up from 2.6 for the season.
