The Georgia Bulldogs (4-3) challenge the Texas Southern Tigers (3-5) at Stegeman Coliseum. The game starts at 7 p.m. ET on Monday, December 3, 2018.
Texas Southern Tigers at Georgia Bulldogs Betting Prediction
The Tigers are hoping for a better outcome after their 83-71 loss to the Arizona State Sun Devils in their last game. Arizona State’s 0.625 effective field goal percentage was their biggest strength over Texas Southern, who had a rate of 0.433. The Sun Devils’ mark was above their season average of 0.520. Devocio Butler led Texas Southern in scoring with 18 points on 6-for-13 shooting.
The last time the Bulldogs took the floor, they won big over the Kennesaw State Owls, 84-51. Georgia’s 0.575 effective field goal percentage was their biggest strength over Kennesaw State, who had a rate of 0.287. The Bulldogs’ mark was above their season average of 0.530, while the Owls’ was below their season average of 0.401. Nicolas Claxton was the top scorer from either team with 16 points on 6-for-11 shooting from the field.
From an effective field goal percentage perspective, Georgia should have a noteworthy advantage. Dating back to last season, the Bulldogs defense ranks ninth in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.455), while the Texas Southern offense ranks 287th in effective field goal percentage (0.491). It will also be a battle of conflicting tempos as the up-tempo Tigers rank 43rd in possessions per game, while the more methodical Bulldogs rank 315th.
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Georgia ranks 14th in rebounds per game (40.1) while Texas Southern ranks 307th in rebounds allowed per game (39.3).
The Bulldogs rank 16th in assists allowed per game (10.7) while the Tigers rank 298th (15.8).
Georgia averages 5.0 blocks per game, which ranks 18th in the country. Texas Southern ranks 224th in blocks allowed per game (4.1).
The Tigers rank 148th in three pointers attempted per game (22.5) while the Bulldogs rank 275th (19.0).
Texas Southern ranks 179th in steals per game (6.0) while Georgia ranks 298th (4.2).
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