Texas Southern (10-11) vs Arkansas-Pine Bluff (3-18)
Game Info: Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 6:30 pm (H.O. Clemmons Arena)
Betting Odds: Texas Southern -9.5 -- Over/Under: 158 Click Here for the Latest Odds
The Texas Southern Tigers and Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions meet Tuesday in college basketball action at the H.O. Clemmons Arena. Here’s an Arkansas-Pine Bluff vs Texas Southern Prediction. This article will include an Arkansas-Pine Bluff vs Texas Southern Pick.
Texas Southern Tigers Betting Preview
The Texas Southern Tigers beat Alabama State and Prairie View A&M, and they play Florida A&M, Bethune-Cookman, and Grambling next. The Texas Southern Tigers are averaging 73.7 points on 42.8 percent shooting and allowing 76 points on 41.3 percent shooting. Kevion McClain is averaging 14.9 points and 3.1 rebounds, while Zaire Hayes is averaging 10.3 points and 1.8 rebounds. Kenny Hunter is grabbing 6 rebounds and Duane Posey is dishing 0.6 assists. The Texas Southern Tigers are shooting 33.6 percent from beyond the arc and 74.1 percent from the free throw line. The Texas Southern Tigers are allowing 34.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 32.4 rebounds per game.
Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions Betting Preview
The Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions lost to Grambling and Miss Valley State, and they play Alcorn State, Jackson State, and Alabama State next. The Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions are averaging 74.5 points on 46 percent shooting and allowing 89 points on 49 percent shooting. Doctor Bradley is averaging 22.9 points and 8.9 rebounds, while Christian Moore is averaging 11.2 points and 3.5 rebounds. Dante Sawyer is the third double-digit scorer and Quentin Bolton is grabbing 4.1 rebounds. The Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions are shooting 32.3 percent from beyond the arc and 60.4 percent from the free throw line. The Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions are allowing 35.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 30.4 rebounds per game.
Why the Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions will win
- Texas Southern has lost each of its last six Tuesday night games.
- Arkansas-Pine Bluff has won each of its last five Tuesday home games.
- Arkansas-Pine Bluff has won the first half in three of its last four night games against Texas Southern at H.O. Clemmons Arena.
Why the Texas Southern Tigers will win
- Arkansas-Pine Bluff has lost each of its last 10 games against Conference opponents.
- Texas Southern has won each of its last seven games against the Southwestern Athletic Conference.
- Texas Southern has won the first half in three of its last four games at H.O. Clemmons Arena against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Twelve of Arkansas-Pine Bluff's last 13 home night games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 155 or fewer points.
- Ten of Texas Southern's last 11 games against the Southwestern Athletic Conference Conference have produced a total of 154 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Arkansas-Pine Bluff ranks 364th among Division 1 teams for free throw percentage this season (60.4%).
- Arkansas-Pine Bluff ranks 363rd among Division 1 teams for opponent steals per game this season (10.1).
- Texas Southern ranks 29th among Division 1 teams for pace this season (71.6).
- Texas Southern ranks T43rd among Division 1 teams for steals per game this season (8.7).
Arkansas-Pine Bluff vs Texas Southern Injury Report
Neither Arkansas-Pine Bluff nor Texas Southern have a player listed on its injury report.
Arkansas-Pine Bluff vs Texas Southern Prediction
Arkansas-Pine Bluff just can't be trusted as it has just three wins on the season and is 7-12 ATS despite being big underdogs in nearly every game. Texas Southern is playing its best ball of the season with seven straight wins and it covered five of those contests. Texas Southern went from looking like this was going to be a lost season to competing for the crown as the best team in the SWAC. If that's truly the case, this game shouldn't be close. Arkansas-Pine Bluff is one of the worst defensive teams in the country. I'll lay the chalk with Texas Southern on the road.
Randy’s Pick Texas Southern Tigers -9.5
AUTHOR: Randy Chambers
