The Southern University Jaguars (3-11, 0-1 SWAC) head to William Nicks Center to challenge the Prairie View A&M Panthers (5-9, 1-0 SWAC). The Jaguars look to snap their seven-game losing streak. The game starts at 9 p.m. ET on Monday, January 6, 2020, and will air on ESPNU.
Southern University Jaguars at Prairie View A&M Panthers ATS Odds
In their last outing, the Panthers defeated the Alcorn State Braves, 84-70, while the Jaguars lost to the Texas Southern Tigers, 77-68.
Prairie View A&M played a nearly flawless contest. They had a turnover percentage of 13.2 (better than their season average of 18.6) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.582 (above their season average of 0.475). Alcorn State had marks of 23.9 and 0.520, respectively, for those same stats. Southern University, meanwhile, had an effective field goal percentage of 0.517 (above their season average of 0.465). Devonte Patterson had a solid performance for Prairie View A&M, recording 19 points, six assists and five rebounds. Darius Williams, meanwhile played a key role for Southern University with 10 points and eight rebounds.
The Panthers dominated this series last year, securing victories in both games. In the most recent contest, Prairie View A&M won 73-55. The Panthers’ 13.1 turnover percentage was their largest strength over the Jaguars, who had a mark of 30.4. This is the first time these teams will battle this year.
Opposite styles will be on display in this meeting. Prairie View A&M prefers to play fast (32nd in possessions per game), while Southern University is methodical (164th in possessions per game).
Southern University at Prairie View A&M ATS Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Prairie View A&m, ATS Winner – Southern University, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Prairie View A&M ranks 27th in steals per game (9.0) while Southern University ranks 128th (6.4).
- The Panthers average 13.5 assists per game, which ranks 120th in the country. The Jaguars rank 143rd in assists allowed per game (13.1).
- The Jaguars rank 150th in rebounds per game (35.5) while the Panthers rank 238th (32.9).
- Southern University ranks 210th in three pointers attempted per game (19.6) while Prairie View A&M ranks 281st (14.4).
Bettings Trends:
- The Panthers’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 2.6, up from 2.1 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Jaguars have scored an average of 60.0 points per game (4.1 below their season average) and allowed an average of 76.6 points per game (6.1 above their season average).
