Texas Southern Tigers vs Georgia Bulldogs NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/10/24
Planning on watching today’s Tigers and Bulldogs game? Catch the action at Stegeman Coliseum in Athens, GA, as the Bulldogs hosts this showdown at 3:30 ET on SEC. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 149 points, with Georgia being favored by -16 over Texas Southern.
TEXAS SOUTHERN TIGERS VS GEORGIA BULLDOGS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Texas Southern Tigers +16
This game will be played at Stegeman Coliseum at 3:30 ET on Sunday, November 10th.
WHY BET THE TEXAS SOUTHERN TIGERS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-71 in favor of the Bulldogs.
- Even though we have Georgia winning straight-up, we like Texas Southern at +16.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 149 points, and we like the under with a projected 148 points.
Will the Tigers Find a Way to Win in Athens?
Texas Southern Tigers Recent Game/Games
Texas Southern faced off against Xavier on Monday, November 4th, losing 78-69 on the road. Despite being +27 point underdogs, the Tigers kept the game closer than expected. The total points for the game ended at 147, just under the O/U line of 150.5.
The Tigers were leading 38-34 at halftime but struggled in the 2nd half, scoring only 31 points while allowing Xavier to put up 44.
Texas Southern put up 69 points in their last game, shooting 41.4% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 50%, thanks in part to hitting 43.5% from beyond the arc, connecting on 10 of 23 attempts. They also made 11 of 13 free throws, good for 84.6%.
Ryan Conwell and Kavion McClain each scored 21 points, with Conwell hitting 5 threes at a 50% rate. Zach Freemantle and Dayvion McKnight added 19 points each, with McKnight also dishing out 5 assists. Kolby Granger was efficient, shooting 71.4% from the field and hitting 2 of 3 from deep.
Despite Texas Southern’s defensive efforts, they allowed 78 points in their previous game. They held their opponent to 37% shooting from the field, with 19 made field goals on 51 attempts.
From beyond the arc, Texas Southern’s defense limited their opponent to 6/23 shooting, or 26%. However, they sent their opponent to the free-throw line 41 times, where they converted 34 free throws, shooting 82%.
Will Georgia Live Up to Expectations 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 -24 favorites but didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points reached 161, surpassing the O/U line of 141.
Georgia led 42-38 at halftime and scored 41 points in the 2nd half while allowing 40. Though they got the win, the Bulldogs will look to tighten up defensively moving forward.
Georgia put up 83 points in their last game, shooting 51.5% from the field. They were dominant inside, hitting 62.5% of their two-point attempts, but struggled from beyond the arc, connecting on just 22.2% of their threes.
Asa Newell led the way with 26 points and 11 rebounds, though he missed all 4 of his three-point attempts. Mekhi Cameron added 21 points, hitting 3 of 6 from deep, while Dakota Leffew was 4 of 6 from three, finishing with 18 points.
Georgia’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 78 points on 51% shooting from the field. They had a tough time defending inside, allowing 62% shooting on two-point attempts.
From beyond the arc, Georgia held their opponent to 22% shooting, with just 4 made threes. However, they sent them to the line 18 times, where they hit 11 free throws. Georgia also allowed 16 offensive rebounds.