The Southern University Jaguars (9-13, 6-3 SWAC) travel to Assembly Center to clash against the Grambling State Tigers (11-11, 5-4 SWAC). The Jaguars look to continue their six-game winning streak. The game begins at 6:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 8, 2020.
Southern University Jaguars at Grambling State Tigers ATS Odds
Both teams were victorious in their last game. The Tigers had no trouble getting past the Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils 90-65, while the Jaguars beat the Alcorn State Braves 93-82.
Southern University played a nearly flawless game. They had a fantastic free throw rate of 0.580 (above their season average of 0.193) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.640 (above their season average of 0.484). Alcorn State was 0.339 and 0.525, respectively, for those same stats. The Tigers, on the other hand, had a much better free throw rate (0.194 vs. 0.078), while the Delta Devils had a turnover percentage of 21.8 (above their season average of 15.7). Grambling State was led by Ivy Smith Jr., who contributed 19 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists. Lamarcus Lee, meanwhile led the way for Southern University, recording 26 points and 11 rebounds.
In their first matchup this season, DeVante Jackson led the Tigers to a 61-56 win. He put up 13 points. Grambling State did a fantastic job of making free throws (21-23; 91.3 percent). Southern University, on the other hand, had a better effective field goal percentage (0.480 vs. 0.444).
It will be a showdown of conflicting paces as the fast-paced Tigers (ranked 67th in the NCAA in possessions per game) will look to push the more half-court-oriented Jaguars (205th in possessions per game).
Southern University Jaguars vs. Grambling State Tigers ATS Pick
Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Grambling State, ATS Winner – Grambling State, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Southern University ranks 23rd in three pointers allowed per game (18.0) while Grambling State ranks 161st (22.4).
- The Tigers rank 62nd in steals per game (7.5) while the Jaguars rank 85th in steals allowed per game (6.1).
- Grambling State averages 3.7 blocks per game, which is ranked 73rd in the nation. Southern University ranks 79th in blocks allowed per game (3.1).
- The Jaguars rank 50th in assists allowed per game (11.0) while the Tigers rank 186th (13.9).
- Southern University ranks 36th in rebounds allowed per game (31.7) while Grambling State ranks 68th (33.0).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Jaguars have scored an average of 77.8 points per game (11.8 above their season average) and allowed an average of 65.0 points per game (2.7 below their season average).
- The Tigers have been outscored by an average of 1.0 point in their last five games. For the season, Grambling State has defeated opponents by an average of 3.0 points.
