Prairie View A&M Panthers vs Southern Jaguars Picks and Predictions January 5th 2026

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Prairie View A&M Panthers vs Southern Jaguars Betting Preview

The Prairie View A&M Panthers enter 5-9 and look to extend their offensive pace, while the Southern Jaguars aim to defend home court in this SWAC matchup at F. G. Clark Activity Center.

Line Movement and Odds

Southern opened as the favorite, with the line reflecting confidence in their home-court strength. Current market:

  • Southern Spread: -7.5 (-113)
  • Prairie View A&M Spread: +7.5 (-111)
  • Southern MoneyLine: -349
  • Prairie View A&M MoneyLine: +258
  • Total: 160.5 (-110)

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Matchup Breakdown

Prairie View A&M Outlook

Prairie View A&M averages 83.4 points per game, with Tai’Reon Joseph, Dontae Horne, and Will Douglas leading the offense. Their free-throw efficiency (77.4%, 48th nationally) and offensive pace highlight balance. Their 0-9 road record underscores inconsistency, though their 5-9 overall mark shows competitiveness heading into SWAC play.

Southern Outlook

Southern averages 83.1 points per game, with Michael Jacobs, Malek Abdelgowad, and Tyrone Lyons providing scoring depth. Their shooting efficiency (50.9% FG in last game) and 4-0 home record highlight offensive strength. Their 5-9 overall record underscores resilience despite early-season struggles.

Key Matchup / Path to Victory

The game hinges on Southern’s ability to maintain offensive rhythm, while Prairie View A&M must lean on Joseph and Horne to pace the offense. If Prairie View A&M controls tempo and free throws, their depth should keep the game close.

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Injuries / Availability

Prairie View A&M: No injury updates provided.

Southern: No injury updates provided.

Environment

F. G. Clark Activity Center provides Southern with a strong home-court edge, where they are 4-0 this season. Prairie View A&M’s balanced offense highlights their ability to compete in Baton Rouge.

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Best Bets and Prediction

Projected Final Score: Southern 85, Prairie View A&M 80

  • Prairie View A&M +7.5 → Best Bet. Their offensive pace and free-throw efficiency make them a strong cover candidate.
  • Over 160.5 → Total play. Both teams’ scoring averages point toward a combined score above the line.

Southern’s depth and shooting should dictate the game, while Prairie View A&M’s offense keeps the spread in play. Expect a competitive contest trending over the total.

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