The Lamar Cardinals (4-6) clash with the Texas Southern Tigers (4-7) at the Montagne Center. The game is scheduled to start at 8 p.m. ET on Wednesday, December 19, 2018.
Texas Southern Tigers at Lamar Cardinals ATS Prediction
The Tigers will be looking for a similar outcome after edging the Baylor Bears in their last matchup, 72-69. Texas Southern’s free throw rate was their biggest advantage over Baylor. The Tigers had a rate of 0.250, while the Bears posted a mark of 0.045. Trayvon Reed played a key role for Texas Southern with 15 points and 12 rebounds.
The last time the Cardinals played, they dismantled the Huston-Tillotson Rams, 79-59. The Cardinals had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (58.1 vs. 37.2) and had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.611 vs. 0.402). Josh Nzeakor led Lamar in scoring with 19 points on 7-for-7 shooting from the field.
The offensive glass should be a huge advantage for Lamar in this matchup. The Cardinals rank sixth in offensive rebounding percentage (39.6 percent), while Texas Southern ranks 285th in defensive rebounding percentage (68.2 percent).
Texas Southern at Lamar Betting Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Lamar averages 40.9 rebounds per game, which ranks 20th in the nation. Texas Southern ranks 254th in rebounds allowed per game (42.7).
The Tigers rank 37th in three pointers attempted per game (26.9) while the Cardinals rank 203rd (20.1).
Texas Southern ranks 84th in assists per game (14.5) while Lamar ranks 211th in assists allowed per game (15.8).
The Tigers rank 43rd in steals per game (7.8) while the Cardinals rank 136th in steals allowed per game (7.2).
Lamar blocks 3.3 opponent shots per game, which ranks 99th in the nation. Texas Southern ranks 146th in blocks allowed per game (4.5).
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The Tigers’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 21.4, up from 8.7 for the season.
During their last five games, the Cardinals have scored an average of 81.0 points per game (6.9 above their season average) and allowed an average of 67.6 points per game (5.1 below their season average).
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