It will be a battle between SWAC opponents when the Prairie View A&M Panthers (5-11, 3-0 SWAC) welcome the Jackson State Tigers (6-11, 3-1 SWAC) to the William Nicks Center. The game starts at 6 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 19, 2019.
Jackson State Tigers at Prairie View A&M Panthers Free Prediction
The last time the Tigers played, they beat the Southern University Jaguars, 64-58. Jackson State’s turnover percentage was their largest strength over Southern University. The Tigers had a rate of 13.3 (better than their season average of 18.6), while the Jaguars posted a mark of 31.6 (above their season average of 20.6). With 17 points on 5-for-11 shooting, Venjie Wallis was the game’s leading scorer.
The Panthers were victorious over the Texas Southern Tigers in their last matchup, 79-73. The Panthers forced 18 turnovers and held the Tigers to an effective field goal percentage of 0.445 (below the 0.548 mark opponents have averaged against Prairie View A&M this season). With 14 points and 13 rebounds, Prairie View A&M’s Gary Blackston had a solid game.
After splitting two games last season, these teams will meet for the first time this year. The Panthers won the most recent game 63-58. The Panthers made 18 of their 21 free throws (85.7 percent) and had a much better turnover percentage (18.6 vs. 28.9).
This game should be a battle of conflicting tempos. Prairie View A&M has preferred an up-and-down style of play (85th in possessions per game), while Jackson State has been slower-paced (194th in possessions per game). Moreover, the Tigers rank 289th in turnover percentage (21.1 percent), while the Panthers rank 16th in opponents’ turnover percentage (24.0 percent).
Jackson State at Prairie View A&M Odds Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Prairie View A&M, O/U – Over
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Betting Notes:
Prairie View A&M averages 8.3 steals per game, which ranks 30th in the NCAA. Jackson State ranks 158th in steals allowed per game (7.7).
The Tigers rank 115th in rebounds per game (36.4) while the Panthers rank 240th in rebounds allowed per game (38.6).
Jackson State averages 3.4 blocks per game, which ranks 95th in the NCAA. Prairie View A&M ranks 156th in blocks allowed per game (5.1).
The Tigers rank 244th in three pointers attempted per game (18.8) while the Panthers rank 250th (18.3).
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The Tigers have outscored opponents by an average of 3.6 points in their last five games. For the season, Jackson State has been defeated by an average of 6.7 points.
During their last five games, the Panthers have scored an average of 72.2 points per game (2.3 above their season average) and allowed an average of 68.2 points per game (9.6 below their season average).
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