The Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils (2-19, 1-7 SWAC) and the Grambling State Tigers (10-11, 4-4 SWAC) face off at Harrison Complex. The Delta Devils will attempt to snap their five-game losing streak. The game starts at 8:30 p.m. ET on Monday, February 3, 2020.
Grambling State Tigers at Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils Betting Odds
In their last contest, the Delta Devils got blown out by the Jackson State Tigers, 85-65, while the Tigers barely escaped the UAPB Golden Lions, 49-47.
Grambling State dominated nearly every facet of the game. They had an absurd free throw rate of 0.341 (above their season average of 0.221) and a turnover percentage of 21.4 (worse than their season average of 17.4). UAPB put up marks of 0.122 and 21.9, respectively, for those same stats. Mississippi Valley State, meanwhile, had a better turnover percentage (15.8 vs. 16.9). Mississippi Valley State’s Michael Green had a good game, recording 23 points. Meanwhile, Travon Bunch played a pivotal role for Grambling State with 13 points.
The Tigers dominated this series last year, taking both games. In the last contest, Grambling State won 77-75. Grambling State’s 0.588 effective field goal percentage was its biggest advantage over Mississippi Valley State, who had a rate of 0.422. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
It could be a tough game for Mississippi Valley State on the offensive glass. The Delta Devils rank 312th in offensive rebounding percentage (23.5 percent), while Grambling State ranks 50th in defensive rebounding percentage (75.5 percent).
Grambling State vs. Mississippi Valley State Betting Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Grambling State, ATS Winner – Grambling State, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Mississippi Valley State ranks 16th in three pointers attempted per game (28.0) while Grambling State ranks 274th (16.5).
- The Tigers rank 75th in steals per game (7.4) while the Delta Devils rank 160th in steals allowed per game (7.0).
- The Tigers rank 62nd in rebounds allowed per game (32.9) while the Delta Devils rank 282nd (48.8).
- Grambling State ranks 148th in assists per game (13.0) while Mississippi Valley State ranks 259th in assists allowed per game (20.4).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Tigers have scored an average of 57.8 points per game (13.8 below their season average) and allowed an average of 67.4 points per game (2.3 below their season average).
- The Delta Devils’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 17.6, down from 22.1 for the season.
