Georgia Bulldogs vs Texas Southern Tigers Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Texas Southern vs Georgia NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Athens.

Texas Southern vs Georgia Prediction

The Tigers and Bulldogs are set to face off at 3:30 ET on SEC. The Bulldogs will host the game at Stegeman Coliseum in Athens, GA. The over/under for this game is set at 149 points, and Georgia is favored by -16 against Texas Southern in a non-conference matchup.

Texas Southern vs. Georgia Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Texas Southern Tigers at Georgia Bulldogs
Where: Athens at Stegeman Coliseum
Date: Sunday, November 10th
Betting Odds GA -16, TXS +1158 | GA -2633 O/U 149

Tigers Preview: Do the Tigers Have a Shot at a Win at Athens?

Texas Southern Tigers Recent Game/Games

Texas Southern opened their season with a 78-69 road loss to Xavier on Monday, November 4th. Despite being +27 point underdogs, the Tigers kept it closer than expected, covering the spread. The game’s total points of 147 fell just under the O/U line of 150.5.

The Tigers led 38-34 at halftime but were outscored 44-31 in the 2nd half. While they couldn’t hold on for the win, Texas Southern’s ability to keep the game competitive against a strong opponent is a positive takeaway.

Tigers Offense Breakdown

Texas Southern put up 69 points in their last game, shooting 41.4% from the field and hitting 43.5% from beyond the arc, connecting on 10 of 23 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 50%, and they were strong at the free-throw line, making 11 of 13 shots for an 84.6% success rate.

Ryan Conwell and Kavion McClain each scored 21 points, with Conwell hitting 5 threes at a 50% clip, while McClain shot 52.9% overall. Zach Freemantle and Dayvion McKnight both added 19 points, with Freemantle grabbing 11 rebounds. The Tigers finished with 16 assists and 8 offensive rebounds.

Tigers Team Defense

Texas Southern's defense gave up 78 points, with their opponents shooting 37% from the field. They allowed 13 two-point field goals on 28 attempts, a 46% shooting rate.

From beyond the arc, Texas Southern's defense held their opponents to 6 made threes on 23 attempts, a 26% shooting percentage. They also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 41 times, where they converted 34 free throws, an 82% rate. Texas Southern gave up 7 offensive rebounds.

Bulldogs Preview: Is It the Bulldogs Game to Lose at Home?

Georgia Bulldogs Recent Game/Games

Georgia opened their season with an 83-78 win over Tennessee Tech on Monday, November 4th. Playing at home, the Bulldogs were heavy favorites, entering the game as 24-point favorites.

Georgia led 42-38 at halftime and scored 41 points in the 2nd half while allowing 40. The game’s total points reached 161, surpassing the O/U line of 141.

Bulldogs Offense Breakdown

Georgia's offense put up 83 points in their last game, shooting 51.5% from the field. They were particularly effective inside, hitting 62.5% of their two-point attempts, while struggling from beyond the arc, making just 4 of 18 threes (22.2%). Their effective field goal percentage was 54.5%, and they grabbed 16 offensive rebounds.

Asa Newell led the way with 26 points and 11 rebounds, shooting 59.1% from the field, though he missed all 4 of his three-point attempts. Mekhi Cameron added 21 points, hitting 3 of 6 threes, and Dakota Leffew contributed 18 points, connecting on 4 of 6 from deep. Jaylon Johnson dished out 7 assists, despite shooting just 33.3% overall and 16.7% from three.

Bulldogs Team Defense

Georgia's defense struggled in their last outing, giving up 78 points on 51% shooting from the field. They allowed 30 two-point baskets on 48 attempts, a 62% success rate for their opponents.

From beyond the arc, Georgia held their opponents to 4 made threes on 18 attempts, a 22% shooting performance. However, they sent them to the line 18 times, where they converted 11 free throws.

Tigers vs Bulldogs Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Although Texas Southern has a straight up record of 5-5 in their last ten road games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 5-5. The team averaged 72 points per game in these games.
In their last ten games at home, the Bulldogs have a straight up record of 3-7 while going 8-2 vs the spread. The team's offense averaged 75 points per game in these contests.
The last three games that Texas Southern was the underdog, they have an ATS mark of 1-2 while going 0-3 straight up.
In their last five games as the betting favorite, the Bulldogs have a strong straight up record of 4-1. In addition, their ATS record was 3-2 in these scenarios.