The Baylor Bears and Texas Southern Tigers get their seasons underway at Ferrell Center. The game is scheduled to get underway at 9:30 p.m. ET on Tuesday, November 6, 2018.
Texas Southern Tigers vs. Baylor Bears Free Prediction
Texas Southern went 15-19 in the regular season last season, earning them a 16 seed in the tournament. They lost in the First Round to the Xavier Musketeers. Baylor, meanwhile, was unable make the tournament following an 18-14 regular season.
The Bears won the lone game against the Tigers last season, 99-68. The Bears had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.742 vs. 0.466) and had a better turnover percentage (14.0 vs. 17.4).
The offensive glass could be a huge edge for Baylor in this meeting. In the 2017-18 season, the Bears ranked 11th in offensive rebounding percentage (35.7 percent), while Texas Southern ranked 319th in defensive rebounding percentage (67.5 percent).
Texas Southern vs. Baylor Odds Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Baylor ranks 36th in rebounds allowed per game (32.1) while Texas Southern ranks 284th (38.3).
The Bears average 15.2 assists per game, which ranks 70th in the NCAA. The Tigers rank 285th in assists allowed per game (15.8).
Baylor ranks 38th in blocks per game (4.5) while Texas Southern ranks 207th in blocks allowed per game (4.0).
The Tigers rank 163rd in three pointers attempted per game (21.7) while the Bears rank 285th (17.9).
Texas Southern ranks 48th in steals allowed per game (5.3) while Baylor ranks 98th (5.8).
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