Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Texas Southern vs UAPB NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Pine Bluff.
Texas Southern vs UAPB Prediction
The Tigers and Golden Lions are set to face off at 6:30 ET on SWAC. The Golden Lions will host the game at H. O. Clemmons Arena in Pine Bluff, AR. Texas Southern is favored by -10.5 in this Southwestern Athletic conference contest against UAPB. The game's over/under currently sits at 157.5 points.
Texas Southern vs. UAPB Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NCAAB
- Teams: Texas Southern Tigers at UAPB Golden Lions
- Where: Pine Bluff at H. O. Clemmons Arena
- Date: Tuesday, February 4th
- Betting Odds TXS -10.5, TXS -520 | ARPB +385 O/U 157.5
Tigers Preview: Can Texas Southern Stun the Crowd at H. O. Clemmons Arena?
Texas Southern Tigers Recent Game/Games
Texas Southern improved to 7-11 on the season with a 79-63 home win over Prairie View A&M on Saturday. The Tigers, who were favored by nine points, covered the spread with the victory.
After a tight first half, where Texas Southern led 28-27, they broke out in the second half, scoring 51 points while holding Prairie View A&M to 36. The game’s total points of 142 fell short of the 152.5 over/under line.
Tigers Offense Breakdown
Texas Southern put up 79 points in their last game, shooting 45% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 51.7%. They connected on 54.3% of their two-point attempts, while hitting 32% from beyond the arc, going 8-for-25 from three-point range. The Tigers also made 17 of 24 free throws, shooting 70.8% from the line and grabbing 14 offensive rebounds.
Kavion McClain and Tanahj Pettway each scored 23 points, with McClain hitting 6 of 10 threes and adding 4 assists. Braelon Bush contributed 20 points, making 4 of 8 from deep. Texas Southern finished with just 8 assists as a team.
Tigers Team Defense
Despite Texas Southern's defense giving up 63 points, they allowed their opponent to shoot 45% from the field, with 19 of those baskets coming from two-point range at a 54% clip.
From beyond the arc, Texas Southern's defense saw their opponent hit 8 of 25 three-point attempts, good for 32%. They also sent them to the free-throw line 24 times, where they converted 17 free throws at a 70% rate. Texas Southern allowed 14 offensive rebounds in the game.
Golden Lions Preview: Will the UAPB Defense Show Up at Home?
UAPB Golden Lions Recent Game/Games
UAPB fell to 1-18 on the season after a 79-76 home loss to Mississippi Valley State on Saturday. The Golden Lions were -13 favorites going into the game but failed to cover the spread.
UAPB trailed 33-29 at halftime but scored 47 points in the 2nd half. However, they allowed 46 points in the 2nd half, leading to the loss. The total points in the game were 155, going over the O/U line of 144.5.
Golden Lions Offense Breakdown
UAPB's offense put up 76 points in their last game, shooting 45.3% from the field. They struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 5 of 22 attempts for 22.7%, but were strong inside, shooting 57.1% on two-point attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 50%, and they also grabbed 14 offensive rebounds.
Doctor Bradley led the way with 29 points and 9 rebounds, shooting 12 of 19 from the field. Arthur Tate added 20 points and 8 rebounds, while Jair Horton and Moses Horne each hit 2 threes, with Horne shooting 40% from deep.
Golden Lions Team Defense
Even with UAPB giving up 79 points, the Golden Lions managed to limit their opponent’s three-point shooting, holding them to just 5 made threes on 22 attempts, a 22% success rate. However, they struggled to contain the two-point attempts, where their opponent shot 57%, making 24 out of 42 shots.
UAPB’s defense also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 26 times, where they converted 13 shots, shooting 50%. The Golden Lions allowed 14 offensive rebounds in the game.
Tigers vs Golden Lions Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- Texas Southern has played well in their previous three road games, going 3-0 straight up. In this stretch, they averaged 81 points per game while allowing 66. The team also performed well vs the spread at 2-1.
- Through their last ten home games, UAPB has an ATS record of just 4-6. However, their overall record was 0-10 while averaging 71 points per game.
- Spanning across their last five games as the betting underdog, the Golden Lions have gone 2-3 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 0-5.
- Texas Southern has done well both straight up and vs the spread when favored to win the game, going 3-0 SU and 3-0 ATS in their last three games.
Texas Southern vs UAPB Prediction & Free Pick
- KnupSports.com Free Betting Prediction: UAPB +10.5 Be sure to check out our other NCAA Basketball betting previews for this week. KnupSports.com also updates their sports betting picks page daily with plays across all sports.