The Prairie View A&M Panthers (4-9) welcome the Alcorn State Braves (4-7) to William Nicks Center. The Braves will attempt to end a seven-game road losing streak. The game begins at 6:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 4, 2020.
Alcorn State Braves at Prairie View A&M Panthers ATS Odds
In their last matchup, the Panthers were victorious over the Huston-Tillotson Rams, 92-77, while the Braves got blown out by the Santa Clara Broncos, 92-57.
The Panthers had a much better turnover percentage (11.9 vs. 29.5) and had a better offensive rebounding percentage (28.6 vs. 26.1). Alcorn State, meanwhile, forced Santa Clara into a turnover percentage of 20.9 (above their season average of 17.6). Devonte Patterson was a key piece for Prairie View A&M with 21 points and six assists. Troymain Crosby had a good game for Alcorn State, contributing 10 points and five rebounds.
The Panthers dominated this series last year, winning all three games. In the most recent contest, Prairie View A&M won 86-66. The Panthers’ turnover percentage was their largest advantage over the Braves. Prairie View A&M had a rate of 10.6, while Alcorn State posted a mark of 21.4. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
The physical Prairie View A&M offense might be living from the charity stripe in this battle. The Panthers rank 43rd in the nation with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.236, while Alcorn State ranks 206th in FTA rate allowed (0.223).
Alcorn State Braves at Prairie View A&M Panthers Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Prairie View A&m, ATS Winner – Alcorn State, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Alcorn State ranks 38th in three pointers attempted per game (26.5) while Prairie View A&M ranks 229th (14.9).
- The Braves average 14.5 assists per game, which ranks 77th in the country. The Panthers rank 134th in assists allowed per game (13.2).
- Alcorn State blocks 3.0 opponent shots per game, which is ranked 118th in the nation. Prairie View A&M ranks 127th in blocks allowed per game (3.5).
- The Braves rank 51st in rebounds per game (39.4) while the Panthers rank 230th (33.7).
- Prairie View A&M ranks 30th in steals allowed per game (6.3) while Alcorn State ranks 132nd (7.1).
Bettings Trends:
- The Braves’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 10.2, up from 2.8 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Panthers have scored an average of 73.2 points per game (2.4 above their season average) and allowed an average of 80.4 points per game (6.3 above their season average).
