The Grambling State Tigers (15-15, 9-8 SWAC) welcome the Alabama A&M Bulldogs (5-26, 4-13 SWAC) to Assembly Center as the regular season wraps up. Action starts at 6 p.m. ET on Saturday, March 9, 2019.
Alabama A&M Bulldogs vs. Grambling State Tigers ATS Odds
In their last matchup, the Tigers dismantled the Alabama State Hornets, 93-66, while the Bulldogs were blown out by the Jackson State Tigers, 66-47.
Grambling State launched 18 three pointers, making 11 of them (61.1 percent). Alabama State, on the other hand, was just 4-24 (16.7 percent). Alabama A&M, meanwhile, had a turnover percentage of 12.6 (better than their season average of 20.2). Ivy Smith Jr. played a pivotal role for Grambling State with 18 points. Andre Kennedy led the way for Alabama A&M, recording nine points and five rebounds.
In their first matchup this season, Kennedy led the Bulldogs to a 65-60 win. He notched a double-double with 12 points and 10 rebounds. Alabama A&M’s effective field goal percentage was its largest strength over Grambling State. The Bulldogs had a rate of 0.500 while the Tigers posted a mark of 0.352.
Looking at effective field goal percentage, Grambling State should have a substantial edge. The Tigers defense ranks 11th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.446), while the Alabama A&M offense is ranked 335th in effective field goal percentage (0.460).
Alabama A&M Bulldogs at Grambling State Tigers ATS Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Grambling State, ATS Winner – Grambling State, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Grambling State ranks 40th in rebounds per game (38.1) while Alabama A&M ranks 264th (32.1).
- The Bulldogs rank 269th in three pointers attempted per game (18.1) while the Tigers rank 291st (16.5).
- The Tigers rank 32nd in blocks per game (4.4) while the Bulldogs rank 216th (1.6).
- Alabama A&M averages 7.4 steals per game, which ranks 53rd in the nation. Grambling State ranks 169th in steals allowed per game (7.1).
Bettings Trends:
- The Bulldogs’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 9.4, down from 10.9 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Tigers have scored an average of 76.6 points per game (4.7 above their season average) and allowed an average of 74.8 points per game (5.8 above their season average).
