Texas Southern vs Southern University Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 3

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  • Southern University is a -6.5 point favorite vs Texas Southern
  • Total (Over/Under): 152.5 points
  • Texas Southern / Southern University TV channel: ESPN+

The Texas Southern Tigers visit F.G. Clark Activity Center to take on the Southern University Jaguars on Jan. 3. Tip off is scheduled for 6:00pm EST in Baton Rouge, LA.

Southern University is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -6.5 (-118).

The Texas Southern vs. Southern University Over/Under is 152.5 total points.

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Texas Southern vs. Southern University Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Texas Southern+6.5 -102O 152.5 -110240
Southern University -6.5 -118U 152.5 -110-300

Texas Southern vs Southern University Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Southern University will win this college basketball game with 72.5% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Texas Southern vs Southern University Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Southern University will cover the spread with 59.0% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Texas Southern has hit the Game Total Under in 15 of their last 28 games (+2.90 Units / 9% ROI)
  • Texas Southern has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 16 of their last 28 games (+2.35 Units / 7% ROI)
  • Texas Southern has hit the Team Total Over in 9 of their last 15 away games (+2.05 Units / 12% ROI)
  • Southern has hit the 1H Game Total Under in their last 5 games at home (+5.00 Units / 88% ROI)
  • Southern has hit the Team Total Under in their last 5 games at home (+5.00 Units / 88% ROI)
  • Southern has hit the 1H Moneyline in 16 of their last 29 games (+4.45 Units / 6% ROI)
  • Southern have covered the 1H Spread in 5 of their last 6 games at home (+3.85 Units / 55% ROI)
  • Southern has hit the Moneyline in 8 of their last 10 games at home (+2.95 Units / 5% ROI)

Texas Southern Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Texas Southern has a 1-8 record against the spread this college basketball season (-7.8 Units / -78.79% ROI).

  • 0-7 when betting on the Moneyline for -7 Units / -100% ROI
  • 5-4 when betting the Over for +0.6 Units / 6.06% ROI
  • 4-5 when betting the Under for -1.5 Units / -15.15% ROI

Southern University Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Southern University has a 4-6 record against the spread this college basketball season (-2.6 Units / -23.64% ROI).

  • 1-9 when betting on the Moneyline for -8 Units / -74.42% ROI
  • 7-3 when betting the Over for +3.7 Units / 33.64% ROI
  • 3-7 when betting the Under for -4.7 Units / -42.73% ROI

Texas Southern Offensive Stats & Trends:

Southern University has allowed an average of 1.47 points per shot (1,442 points/983 shots) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 5th highest among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 1.30

Southern University has averaged 9.8 steals per game (442 steals/45 games) since the start of the 2024-25 season — best among SWAC Teams; League Avg: 7.5

Southern University has averaged 10.2 steals per game (133 steals/13 games) this season — tied for 10th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.3

Southern University has forced 14.9 turnovers per game (194 turnovers/13 games) this season — tied for 34th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 12.5

Southern University Offensive Stats & Trends:

Southern University has an eFG% of 52% this season — best among SWAC Teams; League Avg: 48%

Southern University has averaged 1.26 points per shot (1,079 points/855 shots) this season — 3rd best among SWAC Teams; League Avg: 1.21

Southern University had a TS% of 46% last season — 2nd best among SWAC Teams; League Avg: 44%

Southern University shot 45% (736/1,655) last season — 2nd best among SWAC Teams; League Avg: 42%

Texas Southern Defensive Stats & Trends:

Southern University has allowed an average of 1.47 points per shot (1,442 points/983 shots) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 5th highest among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 1.30

Southern University has averaged 9.8 steals per game (442 steals/45 games) since the start of the 2024-25 season — best among SWAC Teams; League Avg: 7.5

Southern University has averaged 10.2 steals per game (133 steals/13 games) this season — tied for 10th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.3

Southern University has forced 14.9 turnovers per game (194 turnovers/13 games) this season — tied for 34th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 12.5

Southern University Defensive Stats & Trends:

Southern University has an eFG% of 52% this season — best among SWAC Teams; League Avg: 48%

Southern University has averaged 1.26 points per shot (1,079 points/855 shots) this season — 3rd best among SWAC Teams; League Avg: 1.21

Southern University had a TS% of 46% last season — 2nd best among SWAC Teams; League Avg: 44%

Southern University shot 45% (736/1,655) last season — 2nd best among SWAC Teams; League Avg: 42%


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