The Prairie View A&M Panthers (7-11, 5-0 SWAC) put their six-game winning streak on the line when they challenge the Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils (3-16, 1-4 SWAC) at Harrison Complex. The game gets underway at 5:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 26, 2019.
Prairie View A&M Panthers at Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils ATS Prediction
In the Panthers’ last matchup, they beat the Grambling State Tigers, 83-66. Prairie View A&M’s turnover percentage was their largest strength over Grambling State. The Panthers had a rate of 12.8 (better than their season average of 16.6), while the Tigers posted a mark of 33.2 (above their season average of 19.1). With 21 points on 5-for-12 shooting, Gary Blackston was the top scorer from either team.
The Delta Devils lost big to the Southern University Jaguars in their last matchup, 80-56. Southern University’s rebounding was their biggest advantage. The Jaguars had 11 offensive rebounds and 44 total rebounds, while the Delta Devils had six and 23, respectively. With 17 points on 6-for-12 shooting, Jordan Evans was Mississippi Valley State’s high scorer.
After splitting two games last season, these teams will clash for the first time this year. The Delta Devils won the most recent contest 76-71. The Delta Devils had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (47.2 vs. 24.4) and had a better free throw rate (0.271 vs. 0.177).
It could be a sloppy game for the Mississippi Valley State offense. Mississippi Valley State ranks 149th in the NCAA in ball protection (turnover percentage of 18.5 percent), while the gambling defense of Prairie View A&M forces the 11th-most turnovers in the country (24.6 percent).
Prairie View A&M Panthers at Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils Free Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Prairie View A&M ranks 24th in steals per game (8.3) while Mississippi Valley State ranks 144th (5.9).
The Delta Devils rank 167th in rebounds per game (34.9) while the Panthers rank 248th in rebounds allowed per game (38.1).
Prairie View A&M ranks 166th in assists allowed per game (13.9) while Mississippi Valley State ranks 247th (17.6).
The Panthers rank 266th in three pointers attempted per game (18.3) while the Delta Devils rank 279th (17.3).
Bettings Trends:
The Panthers have outscored opponents by an average of 7.8 points in their last five games. On the season, Prairie View A&M has been defeated by an average of 5.8 points.
During their last five games, the Delta Devils have scored an average of 63.2 points per game (0.0 below their season average) and allowed an average of 70.2 points per game (10.4 below their season average).
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