The UAPB Golden Lions (6-12, 3-2 SWAC) will attempt to prolong their five-game home winning streak in a matchup against the Texas Southern Tigers (8-10, 3-2 SWAC) at H.O. Clemmons Arena. The game starts at 8:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 26, 2019.
Texas Southern Tigers vs. UAPB Golden Lions ATS Prediction
In the Tigers’ last outing, they defeated the Jackson State Tigers, 75-65. Texas Southern made 16 of their 22 free throws (72.7 percent) and held Jackson State to an offensive rebounding percentage of 15.2 (below their season average of 27.9). Texas Southern was lifted by Justin Hopkins, who contributed 10 points and 10 rebounds.
The Golden Lions were beaten by the Alcorn State Braves in their last outing, 74-69. One of Alcorn State’s biggest advantages was getting to the free throw line. They had 30 free throw attempts, while UAPB had 24. With 29 points on 9-for-20 shooting, Martaveous McKnight was the top scorer from either team.
It will be a battle of opposite styles as the fast-breaking Tigers (ranked 11th in the country in possessions per game) will look to push the more half-court-oriented Golden Lions (213th in possessions per game).
After the Golden Lions won two out of three games against the Tigers last season, these teams will go head-to-head for the first time this year. In the last contest, Texas Southern won 84-69. Texas Southern did an excellent job of getting and making free throws (22-26; 84.6 percent). UAPB, on the other hand, had a much better turnover percentage (9.8 vs. 21.3).
Texas Southern Tigers vs. UAPB Golden Lions Odds Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Texas Southern ranks 67th in three pointers attempted per game (25.4) while UAPB ranks 250th (19.2).
The Tigers rank 51st in assists per game (15.6) while the Golden Lions rank 227th (11.3).
Texas Southern ranks 58th in rebounds per game (38.3) while UAPB ranks 228th (33.2).
The Tigers rank 59th in steals per game (7.4) while the Golden Lions rank 170th in steals allowed per game (7.4).
Bettings Trends:
The Tigers have outscored opponents by an average of 6.0 points in their last five games. On the season, Texas Southern has lost by an average of 3.3 points.
During their last five games, the Golden Lions have scored an average of 66.4 points per game (0.7 above their season average) and allowed an average of 63.0 points per game (11.6 below their season average).
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