The Grambling State Tigers (3-0) look to remain unbeaten when they go head-to-head with the San Jose State Spartans (2-2) at Provident Credit Union Event Center. The game is scheduled to start at 10 p.m. ET on Wednesday, November 20, 2019.
Grambling State Tigers vs. San Jose State Spartans Betting Odds
Both teams were victorious in their last game. The Spartans dismantled the Simpson University (CA) Red Hawks 85-60, while the Tigers defeated the Southeastern Louisiana Lions 81-70.
Grambling State dominated every stat category in the game. They had a fantastic free throw rate of 0.473 and an offensive rebounding percentage of 32.4. Southeastern Louisiana was 0.203 and 25.0, respectively, for those same stats. Meanwhile, San Jose State dominated every stat category in their game. They had a free throw rate of 0.167 (above their season average of 0.130) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.625 (above their season average of 0.408). Simpson University (CA) recorded marks of 0.063 and 0.444, respectively, for those same stats. Seneca Knight had a good game for San Jose State, finishing with 15 points and five rebounds. Grambling State received a boost from Devante Jackson, who contributed 26 points and seven rebounds.
San Jose State might struggle to put up points as they square off against one of the NCAA’s best defenses. Since the 2018-19 season, Grambling State ranks 28th in defensive efficiency while the Spartans rank 343rd in offensive efficiency. Additionally, the Tigers have been among the NCAA’s elite at getting to the line, ranking 12th in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.287). The Spartans, meanwhile, rank 18th at keeping opponents off the charity stripe with an opponents’ FTA rate of 0.175.
Grambling State vs. San Jose State ATS Pick
Free Prediction: SU Winner – Grambling State, ATS Winner – Grambling State, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Grambling State ranks 71st in assists allowed per game (11.9) while San Jose State ranks 297th (17.7).
- The Tigers rank 133rd in three pointers allowed per game (21.6) while the Spartans rank 326th (29.4).
- Grambling State ranks 135th in steals per game (6.4) while San Jose State ranks 288th (4.4).
- The Tigers rank 48th in blocks per game (4.3) while the Spartans rank 273rd (1.7).
- Grambling State ranks 32nd in rebounds per game (38.8) while San Jose State ranks 252nd in rebounds allowed per game (36.9).
