The Prairie View A&M Panthers (12-12, 10-1 SWAC) will be at the Assembly Center to clash with the Grambling State Tigers (13-12, 7-5 SWAC) in a SWAC matchup. Action gets underway at 8:30 p.m. ET on Monday, February 18, 2019.
Prairie View A&M Panthers vs. Grambling State Tigers Betting Odds
In their last contest, the Tigers lost a tough one against the Texas Southern Tigers, 86-85, while the Panthers were victorious over the Jackson State Tigers, 79-66.
Prairie View A&M played a nearly flawless game. They had a turnover percentage of 13.0 (better than their season average of 16.5) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 29.5 (below their season average of 30.5). For those same stats, Jackson State was 21.4 and 25.9, respectively. Grambling State, on the other hand, had an effective field goal percentage of 0.578 (above their season average of 0.499). Grambling State received a boost from Dallas Polk-Hilliard, who recorded 22 points. Darius Williams had a good outing for Prairie View A&M, finishing with 28 points.
In their first matchup this season, Gary Blackston led the Panthers to an 83-66 victory. He scored a game-high 21 points. The Panthers’ 12.8 turnover percentage was their largest strength over the Tigers, who had a rate of 33.2.
Grambling State could have their way on the defensive side of the ball as they clash against one of the nation’s worst offenses. The Tigers rank seventh in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.441), while Prairie View A&M is 294th in effective field goal percentage (0.482).
Prairie View A&M Panthers at Grambling State Tigers Odds Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Grambling State, ATS Winner – Grambling State, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Grambling State ranks 36th in rebounds per game (38.6) while Prairie View A&M ranks 258th in rebounds allowed per game (38.0).
- The Panthers rank 264th in three pointers attempted per game (18.8) while the Tigers rank 298th (15.8).
- The Tigers rank 29th in blocks per game (4.6) while the Panthers rank 231st (1.5).
- Prairie View A&M ranks 21st in steals per game (8.4) while Grambling State ranks 169th in steals allowed per game (7.1).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Tigers have scored an average of 73.4 points per game (2.4 above their season average) and allowed an average of 58.2 points per game (9.7 below their season average).
- The Panthers have outscored opponents by an average of 8.4 points in their last five games. On the season, Prairie View A&M has been defeated by an average of 2.1 points.
