The Iowa State Cyclones (2-0) take on the Texas Southern Tigers (1-1) at James H. Hilton Coliseum. The game begins at 8 p.m. ET on Monday, November 12, 2018.
Texas Southern Tigers at Iowa State Cyclones ATS Prediction
The Tigers are trying to rebound after their 104-67 loss to the No. 3 Gonzaga Bulldogs in their last matchup. Gonzaga’s 40.0 offensive rebounding percentage was their largest advantage over Texas Southern, who had a rate of 20.8. Trayvon Reed led Texas Southern in scoring with 14 points on 6-for-13 shooting.
The last time the Cyclones played, they were victorious over the Missouri Tigers, 76-59. Iowa State’s turnover percentage was their biggest strength over Missouri. The Cyclones had a rate of 9.5, while the Tigers posted a mark of 32.7. With 16 points and six assists, Iowa State’s Nick Weiler-Babb put together a good game.
Texas Southern may struggle to create turnovers. Dating back to last season, Iowa State ranks 71st in the country at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 17.1 percent), while Texas Southern has forced the 42nd-fewest turnovers (16.5 percent). Moreover, the Tigers have been among the nation’s best at getting to the line, ranking 10th in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.305). The Cyclones, meanwhile, rank 29th at keeping opponents off the charity stripe with an opponents’ FTA rate of 0.188.
Texas Southern at Iowa State Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Texas Southern, ATS Winner – Texas Southern, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Iowa State ranks 111th in rebounds per game (36.5) while Texas Southern ranks 297th in rebounds allowed per game (38.7).
The Cyclones average 4.2 blocks per game, which ranks 59th in the nation. The Tigers rank 224th in blocks allowed per game (4.1).
Texas Southern ranks 138th in three pointers allowed per game (21.3) while Iowa State ranks 288th (24.9).
The Cyclones rank 155th in assists per game (13.7) while the Tigers rank 289th in assists allowed per game (15.8).
Texas Southern ranks 188th in steals per game (5.7) while Iowa State ranks 240th (5.2).
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