Expect a fast-paced game when the Alcorn State Braves (4-8, 0-1 SWAC) travel to Texas Southern to take on the Tigers (4-10, 1-0 SWAC). The game gets underway at 8:30 p.m. ET on Monday, January 6, 2020.
Alcorn State Braves at Texas Southern Tigers ATS Odds
In their last contest, the Tigers were victorious over the Southern University Jaguars, 77-68, while the Braves were beaten by the Prairie View A&M Panthers, 84-70.
Texas Southern played a nearly flawless game. They had a great free throw rate of 0.258 (above their season average of 0.238) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 45.7 (above their season average of 29.2). For those same stats, Southern University was 0.119 and 26.5, respectively. Alcorn State, meanwhile, held Prairie View A&M to an offensive rebounding percentage of 8.3 (below their season average of 29.0). Texas Southern’s Tyrik Armstrong had a solid performance, recording 14 points, eight assists and six rebounds. Meanwhile, Maurice Howard played a pivotal role for Alcorn State with 17 points and five rebounds.
The Tigers dominated this series last year, taking both contests. In the last contest, Texas Southern won 99-72. Getting to the charity stripe was one of Texas Southern’s largest advantages. They made 26 trips to the line, while Alcorn State went just 14 times. This is the first time these teams will battle this year.
There should be plenty of transition action in this showdown that showcases a pair of the nation’s more fast-paced teams. Texas Southern ranks 13th in possessions per game (76.3) and Alcorn State is 36th (73.9).
Alcorn State at Texas Southern Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Texas Southern, ATS Winner – Alcorn State, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Alcorn State ranks 44th in three pointers attempted per game (26.6) while Texas Southern ranks 234th (18.6).
- The Braves rank 99th in assists per game (13.9) while the Tigers rank 196th in assists allowed per game (14.8).
- The Braves average 38.4 rebounds per game, which ranks 74th in the country. The Tigers rank 263rd in rebounds allowed per game (40.4).
- Alcorn State ranks 19th in steals per game (9.4) while Texas Southern ranks 185th in steals allowed per game (8.6).
Bettings Trends:
- The Braves’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 7.4, up from 1.5 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Tigers have scored an average of 72.8 points per game (3.4 above their season average) and allowed an average of 79.8 points per game (0.8 above their season average).
