The Grambling State Tigers (12-11, 6-4 SWAC) will be at David L. Whitney Gymnasium to clash against the Alcorn State Braves (8-14, 4-6 SWAC) in a SWAC matchup. Action gets underway at 8:30 p.m. ET on Monday, February 11, 2019.
Grambling State Tigers at Alcorn State Braves ATS Odds
Both teams were triumphant in their last game. The Braves beat the Jackson State Tigers 66-52, while the Tigers dismantled the Southern University Jaguars 59-40.
Grambling State played a nearly perfect game. They had an extraordinary free throw rate of 0.354 (above their season average of 0.276) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 37.5 (above their season average of 27.4). Southern University put up marks of 0.073 and 23.7, respectively, for those same stats. The Braves, meanwhile, knocked down 14 of their 16 free throws (87.5 percent) and had an offensive rebounding percentage of 40.0 (above their season average of 29.6). Alcorn State’s Troymain Crosby had a good outing, contributing 13 points and 10 rebounds. Meanwhile, Grambling State was lifted by Ivy Smith Jr., who had 21 points and five rebounds.
In their first matchup this season, Dallas Polk-Hilliard led the Tigers to a 77-42 win. He registered a double-double with 17 points and 11 rebounds. Making free throws was one of Grambling State’s biggest advantages. They were 13-15 (86.7 percent), while the Braves were just 3-4 (75.0 percent).
Alcorn State might struggle to find the bottom of the net as they square off against one of the NCAA’s best defenses. Grambling State currently ranks 32nd in defensive efficiency, while the Braves rank 323rd in offensive efficiency.
Grambling State at Alcorn State Odds Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Grambling State, ATS Winner – Grambling State, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Grambling State ranks 50th in assists allowed per game (11.6) while Alcorn State ranks 242nd (16.0).
- The Braves rank 161st in three pointers attempted per game (22.3) while the Tigers rank 303rd (15.9).
- Grambling State ranks 33rd in blocks per game (4.5) while Alcorn State ranks 113th (3.3).
- The Tigers rank 39th in rebounds per game (38.6) while the Braves rank 192nd in rebounds allowed per game (35.8).
- Alcorn State averages 8.2 steals per game, which ranks 22nd in the nation. Grambling State ranks 167th in steals allowed per game (7.0).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Braves have scored an average of 67.4 points per game (2.4 above their season average) and allowed an average of 66.0 points per game (2.7 below their season average).
- The Tigers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 9.2, up from 2.9 for the season.
