The Prairie View A&M Panthers (13-12, 11-1 SWAC) welcome the Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils (5-22, 3-10 SWAC) to William Nicks Center. The Panthers will attempt to extend their six-game home winning streak, while the Delta Devils look to end their 18-game road losing streak. Action begins at 6 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 23, 2019.
Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils at Prairie View A&M Panthers Betting Odds
Both teams defeated their last opponent. The Panthers defeated the Grambling State Tigers 92-87, while the Delta Devils beat the Southern University Jaguars 70-59.
Mississippi Valley State played a nearly perfect game. They had a ridiculous free throw rate of 0.358 (above their season average of 0.219) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 28.6 (above their season average of 28.5). Southern University was 0.046 and 23.3, respectively, for those same stats. Meanwhile, Prairie View A&M’s turnover percentage was their biggest advantage over Grambling State. The Panthers had a rate of 10.0 (better than their season average of 16.4), while the Tigers posted a mark of 25.0 (above their season average of 19.7). Dennis Jones played well for Prairie View A&M with 23 points, seven assists and five rebounds. Meanwhile, Dante Scott led the way for Mississippi Valley State, putting up 27 points and nine rebounds.
In their first matchup this year, Gary Blackston led the Panthers to an 89-78 victory. He recorded a double-double with 14 points and 11 rebounds. The Panthers’ turnover percentage was their largest advantage over the Delta Devils. Prairie View A&M had a rate of 12.5, while Mississippi Valley State posted a mark of 17.1.
This has potential to be a mistake-prone game for the offense of Mississippi Valley State. Mississippi Valley State ranks 140th in the nation in ball protection (turnover percentage of 18.4 percent), while the pesky defense of Prairie View A&M forces the sixth-most turnovers in the country (24.7 percent).
Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils vs. Prairie View A&M Panthers Odds Pick
Basketball Tip: SU Winner – Prairie View A&M, ATS Winner – Prairie View A&M, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Mississippi Valley State ranks 127th in rebounds per game (36.2) while Prairie View A&M ranks 273rd in rebounds allowed per game (38.5).
- The Panthers rank 243rd in three pointers attempted per game (19.4) while the Delta Devils rank 281st (17.0).
- Mississippi Valley State ranks 201st in blocks per game (2.1) while Prairie View A&M ranks 229th (1.5).
- The Panthers rank 20th in steals per game (8.4) while the Delta Devils rank 152nd (5.8).
- Prairie View A&M ranks 151st in assists allowed per game (13.4) while Mississippi Valley State ranks 236th (15.3).
Bettings Trends:
- The Panthers have outscored opponents by an average of 6.2 points in their last five games. On the season, Prairie View A&M has been defeated by an average of 1.8 points.
- During their last five games, the Delta Devils have scored an average of 65.0 points per game (1.2 above their season average) and allowed an average of 73.2 points per game (5.0 below their season average).
