The Prairie View A&M Panthers (9-11, 7-0 SWAC) put their eight-game winning streak on the line when they take on the Alabama A&M Bulldogs (4-17, 3-4 SWAC) at William Nicks Center. The game is scheduled to get underway at 6 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 2, 2019.
Alabama A&M Bulldogs vs. Prairie View A&M Panthers Free Prediction
The last time the Bulldogs played, they beat the Alcorn State Braves, 71-62. The Bulldogs had a turnover percentage of 11.5 (better than their season average of 20.5), while the Braves had a free throw rate of 0.143 (below their season average of 0.204). Alabama A&M was led by Tre Todd, who contributed 15 points.
The Panthers were victorious over the UAPB Golden Lions in their last matchup, 79-63. The Panthers forced 24 turnovers and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.520 (above their season average of 0.466). Gary Blackston was the game’s high scorer with 29 points on 9-for-13 shooting from the field.
After the Panthers won both games against the Bulldogs last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. In the most recent contest, Prairie View A&M won 71-58. The Panthers had a much better turnover percentage (13.0 vs. 22.9) and had a better effective field goal percentage (0.500 vs. 0.436).
Both teams have had a player step their game up over their last five games. Andre Kennedy (17 points,9.4 rebounds) has been great for the Bulldogs while Blackston (12 points,10.0 rebounds,1.2 steals) has made great contributions to the Panthers.
This has potential to be an error-filled game for the offense of Prairie View A&M. Prairie View A&M ranks 178th in the NCAA in ball protection (turnover percentage of 18.9 percent), while the pesky defense of Alabama A&M forces the 61st-most turnovers in the country (21.7 percent).
Alabama A&M Bulldogs at Prairie View A&M Panthers ATS Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Prairie View A&M averages 8.6 steals per game, which ranks 20th in the NCAA. Alabama A&M ranks 193rd in steals allowed per game (8.0).
The Bulldogs rank 219th in rebounds allowed per game (37.0) while the Panthers rank 251st (38.1).
Alabama A&M ranks 205th in assists per game (12.1) while Prairie View A&M ranks 225th (11.4).
The Bulldogs rank 257th in three pointers attempted per game (19.0) while the Panthers rank 268th (18.4).
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The Bulldogs’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 2.6, down from 12.7 for the season.
During their last five games, the Panthers have scored an average of 77.0 points per game (5.8 above their season average) and allowed an average of 66.2 points per game (8.9 below their season average).
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