The Alabama State Hornets (1-13, 0-1 SWAC) head to Assembly Center to challenge the Grambling State Tigers (7-7, 1-0 SWAC). The Hornets look to put an end to their seven-game losing streak. The game starts at 8:30 p.m. ET on Monday, January 6, 2020.
Alabama State Hornets vs. Grambling State Tigers Betting Odds
In their last outing, the Tigers were victorious over the Alabama A&M Bulldogs, 70-60, while the Hornets lost a close one to the Jackson State Tigers, 70-67.
The Tigers held the Bulldogs to an effective field goal percentage of 0.369 (below their season average of 0.440) and had a better offensive rebounding percentage (25.6 vs. 21.7). Alabama State, meanwhile, had an effective field goal percentage of 0.500 (above their season average of 0.425). Grambling State’s Ivy Smith Jr. had a good game, putting up 14 points, eight rebounds and eight assists. Meanwhile, Alabama State rallied around Tobi Ewuosho, who put up 20 points and six rebounds.
This series was highly competitive last year, as the teams split their two games last season. In the most recent matchup, the Tigers won 93-66. Grambling State had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.779 vs. 0.414). Alabama State, on the other hand, did a terrific job of converting from the charity stripe (18-21; 85.7 percent). This is the first time these teams will go head-to-head this year.
This game should be a battle of contrasting paces. Grambling State has preferred to play fast (39th in possessions per game), while Alabama State has been more methodical (224th in possessions per game).
Alabama State at Grambling State Pick
Free Prediction: SU Winner – Grambling State, ATS Winner – Grambling State, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Grambling State ranks 79th in rebounds per game (38.3) while Alabama State ranks 272nd (28.9).
- The Hornets rank 191st in three pointers attempted per game (20.6) while the Tigers rank 265th (17.0).
- Grambling State ranks 65th in blocks per game (4.1) while Alabama State ranks 130th in blocks allowed per game (4.0).
- The Tigers rank 62nd in assists per game (15.0) while the Hornets rank 241st (8.5).
- Grambling State ranks 34th in steals per game (8.6) while Alabama State ranks 144th (6.1).
Bettings Trends:
- The Tigers have been outscored by an average of 1.2 points in their last five games. On the season, Grambling State has defeated opponents by an average of 5.6 points.
- During their last five games, the Hornets have scored an average of 63.0 points per game (5.1 above their season average) and allowed an average of 83.8 points per game (5.4 above their season average).
