The Southern University Jaguars (1-13, 0-1 SWAC) will try to snap their six-game losing streak when they challenge the Texas Southern Tigers (6-8, 1-0 SWAC) at F.G. Clark Center. The game begins at 8:30 p.m. ET on Monday, January 7, 2019.
Texas Southern Tigers at Southern University Jaguars Free Prediction
The Tigers will be hoping for a similar outcome after just getting past the Baylor Bears in their last matchup, 72-69. Texas Southern’s free throw rate was their biggest strength over Baylor. The Tigers had a rate of 0.250, while the Bears posted a mark of 0.045. Texas Southern received a boost from Trayvon Reed, who finished with 15 points and 12 rebounds.
In the Jaguars’ last outing, they got blown out by the Alabama Crimson Tide, 82-62. Alabama won the rebounding battle. The Crimson Tide had 16 offensive rebounds and 45 total rebounds, while the Jaguars had 11 and 31, respectively. With 16 points on 5-for-9 shooting, Eddie Reese led Southern University in scoring.
After the Tigers won both contests against the Jaguars last season, these teams will battle for the first time this year. In the last matchup, Texas Southern won 90-88. The Tigers had a better free throw rate (0.254 vs. 0.184) and had a better turnover percentage (12.3 vs. 13.9).
Southern University could have trouble getting to the charity stripe in this showdown. The Jaguars rank 189th in the nation with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.236, while Texas Southern ranks 88th in FTA rate allowed (0.202).
Texas Southern vs. Southern University Betting Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Texas Southern, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Texas Southern ranks 54th in three pointers attempted per game (26.2) while Southern University ranks 259th (17.7).
The Tigers rank 44th in assists per game (16.1) while the Jaguars rank 230th (10.6).
Texas Southern ranks 91st in rebounds per game (37.6) while Southern University ranks 265th (29.6).
The Tigers rank 61st in steals per game (7.6) while the Jaguars rank 92nd in steals allowed per game (6.3).
Texas Southern blocks 3.2 opponent shots per game, which ranks 102nd in the nation. Southern University ranks 131st in blocks allowed per game (4.0).
Bettings Trends:
The Tigers’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 21.4, up from 5.1 for the season.
During their last five games, the Jaguars have scored an average of 60.8 points per game (6.3 below their season average) and allowed an average of 84.0 points per game (0.3 above their season average).
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