The Texas Southern Tigers (1-5) get their home schedule underway at Health & PE Center against the Lamar Cardinals (4-3). The game begins at 8 p.m. ET on Saturday, November 30, 2019.
Lamar Cardinals at Texas Southern Tigers Betting Odds
Both teams were beaten in their last game. The Tigers fell to the Montana Grizzlies, 74-62, while the Cardinals were defeated by the UAB Blazers, 57-48.
Lamar had a better turnover percentage (13.7 vs. 15.7) while Texas Southern held Montana to an offensive rebounding percentage of 17.9 (below their season average of 26.7). Texas Southern’s Yahuza Rasas had a good outing, finishing with 13 points and five rebounds. T.J. Atwood, meanwhile was a key piece for Lamar with 16 points and 12 rebounds.
The Cardinals won the lone game between these two teams last season, 80-72. The Cardinals’ 16.3 turnover percentage was their largest advantage over the Tigers, who had a mark of 19.8.
This has potential to be an error-filled game for the offense of Texas Southern. Dating back to the 2018-19 season, Texas Southern ranks 300th in the NCAA in ball protection (turnover percentage of 20.6 percent), while the disruptive defense of Lamar has forced the 22nd-most turnovers in the NCAA (22.9 percent). Furthermore, the Cardinals, who rank eighth in offensive rebounding percentage (36.8 percent), will try to exploit the Tigers, who rank 309th in defensive rebounding percentage (68.6 percent).
Lamar vs. Texas Southern Free Pick
Free College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Texas Southern, ATS Winner – Texas Southern, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Lamar averages 39.0 rebounds per game, which ranks 28th in the NCAA. Texas Southern ranks 309th in rebounds allowed per game (39.0).
- The Cardinals rank 128th in blocks per game (3.4) while the Tigers rank 214th in blocks allowed per game (3.8).
- Texas Southern ranks 191st in three pointers attempted per game (21.5) while Lamar ranks 262nd (19.7).
- The Cardinals average 9.0 steals per game, which ranks sixth in the NCAA. The Tigers rank 273rd in steals allowed per game (7.5).
- Lamar averages 14.2 assists per game, which ranks 98th in the country. Texas Southern ranks 306th in assists allowed per game (15.7).