It will be a battle between SWAC opponents when the Alcorn State Braves (4-9, 0-1 SWAC) welcome the Prairie View A&M Panthers (3-11, 1-0 SWAC) to David L. Whitney Gymnasium. The game starts at 8:30 p.m. ET on Monday, January 7, 2019.
Prairie View A&M Panthers vs. Alcorn State Braves Betting Prediction
The Panthers come in on a high note after defeating the Santa Clara Broncos in their last game, 81-64. The Panthers had a much better turnover percentage (11.7 vs. 22.3) and had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.569 vs. 0.439). Prairie View A&M was lifted by Gary Blackston, who was the top scorer from either team with 30 points on 13-for-21 shooting.
The last time the Braves played, they were beaten by the Tulsa Golden Hurricane, 73-56. One of Tulsa’s largest strengths was getting to the free throw line. They made 32 trips to the line, while Alcorn State went just 12 times. Deshaw Andrews had a solid performance for Alcorn State, leading both teams in scoring with 20 points on 5-for-8 shooting.
After the Panthers won all three matchups against the Braves last season, these teams will meet for the first time this year. In the most recent matchup, Prairie View A&M won 87-71. The Panthers had a much better turnover percentage (10.9 vs. 20.5) and had a better effective field goal percentage (0.569 vs. 0.526).
It could be a mistake-prone game for the Alcorn State offense. Alcorn State ranks 317th in the country in ball protection (turnover percentage of 21.9 percent), while the ball-hawking defense of Prairie View A&M forces the 25th-most turnovers in the NCAA (23.8 percent).
Prairie View A&M Panthers at Alcorn State Braves Free Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Alcorn State, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Alcorn State ranks 91st in three pointers attempted per game (24.4) while Prairie View A&M ranks 247th (18.6).
The Braves rank 39th in blocks allowed per game (2.6) while the Panthers rank 158th (5.1).
Alcorn State ranks 130th in assists per game (13.5) while Prairie View A&M ranks 232nd (10.5).
The Panthers rank 35th in steals allowed per game (5.3) while the Braves rank 134th (7.0).
Alcorn State ranks 210th in rebounds per game (34.2) while Prairie View A&M ranks 248th (32.0).
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The Panthers’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 4.4, down from 9.6 for the season.
During their last five games, the Braves have scored an average of 58.2 points per game (9.6 below their season average) and allowed an average of 72.4 points per game (0.7 above their season average).
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