The Prairie View A&M Panthers (6-11, 4-0 SWAC) put their five-game winning streak on the line when they challenge the Grambling State Tigers (9-9, 3-2 SWAC) at William Nicks Center. The game is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. ET on Monday, January 21, 2019.
Grambling State Tigers vs. Prairie View A&M Panthers Free Prediction
The Tigers come in on a high note after narrowly defeating the Texas Southern Tigers in their last matchup, 88-87. Grambling State knocked down 29 of their 41 free throws (70.7 percent) and had an offensive rebounding percentage of 30.4 (above their season average of 27.2). With 24 points on 6-for-10 shooting, Ivy Smith Jr. was the top scorer from either team.
The last time the Panthers played, they were victorious over the Jackson State Tigers, 55-51. The Panthers had 8 steals, while the Tigers had a free throw rate of 0.167 (below the 0.330 mark opponents have averaged against Prairie View A&M this season). With 10 points and 10 rebounds, Gary Blackston played well for Prairie View A&M.
After the Tigers won both matchups against the Panthers last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. In the last game, Grambling State won 90-85. The Tigers made 28 of their 37 free throws (75.7 percent) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (32.4 vs. 27.0).
Prairie View A&M might have difficulty finding the bottom of the net as they square off against one of the nation’s best defenses. Grambling State ranks 78th in defensive efficiency, while the Panthers rank 314th in offensive efficiency. Ball security could be troublesome for the Tigers. They rank 320th at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 21.9 percent), while the Panthers force the 17th-most turnovers in the NCAA (opponents’ turnover percentage of 23.9 percent).
Grambling State at Prairie View A&M Betting Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Grambling State ranks 41st in rebounds per game (39.2) while Prairie View A&M ranks 248th (33.2).
The Panthers rank 30th in steals per game (8.2) while the Tigers rank 151st (5.9).
Grambling State ranks 56th in blocks per game (4.2) while Prairie View A&M ranks 160th in blocks allowed per game (5.1).
The Tigers rank 181st in assists per game (12.6) while the Panthers rank 234th (11.2).
Prairie View A&M ranks 269th in three pointers attempted per game (18.3) while Grambling State ranks 294th (16.1).
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The Tigers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 3.2, up from 1.1 for the season.
During their last five games, the Panthers have scored an average of 70.8 points per game (1.7 above their season average) and allowed an average of 63.2 points per game (13.0 below their season average).
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