The Grambling State Tigers (13-15, 7-8 SWAC) will be at Harrison Complex to clash with the Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils (6-24, 4-12 SWAC) in a SWAC matchup. Action begins at 8:30 p.m. ET on Monday, March 4, 2019.
Grambling State Tigers at Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils ATS Odds
In their last outing, the Delta Devils won a close one over the Jackson State Tigers, 60-57, while the Tigers fell to the UAPB Golden Lions, 70-66.
Mississippi Valley State dominated nearly every facet of the game. They had a free throw rate of 0.222 (above their season average of 0.219) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 35.1 (above their season average of 28.3). For those same stats, Jackson State recorded marks of 0.079 and 23.3, respectively. Grambling State, meanwhile, had a turnover percentage of 12.2 (better than their season average of 20.0). Jordan Evans led the way for Mississippi Valley State, putting up 22 points and nine rebounds. Meanwhile, Ivy Smith Jr. fueled Grambling State with 16 points, 11 assists and seven rebounds.
In their first matchup this season, Axel Mpoyo led the Tigers to a 79-57 victory. He notched a double-double with 22 points and 11 rebounds. Grambling State had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (32.4 vs. 18.8). Mississippi Valley State, on the other hand, had a better turnover percentage (16.8 vs. 20.0).
Mississippi Valley State might struggle to score as they face off against one of the country’s best defenses. Grambling State ranks 47th in defensive efficiency while the Delta Devils rank 344th in offensive efficiency.
Grambling State at Mississippi Valley State Odds Pick
Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Mississippi Valley State, ATS Winner – Mississippi Valley State, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Grambling State ranks 37th in rebounds per game (38.4) while Mississippi Valley State ranks 291st in rebounds allowed per game (40.2).
- Neither of these teams shoot many long balls. The Delta Devils are 294th in the country with 17.4 three pointers per game while the Tigers are 306th with 16.2 threes per game.
- The Tigers rank 32nd in blocks per game (4.5) while the Delta Devils rank 192nd (2.2).
- Grambling State ranks 93rd in assists allowed per game (12.3) while Mississippi Valley State ranks 248th (15.3).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Delta Devils have scored an average of 69.8 points per game (5.6 above their season average) and allowed an average of 69.0 points per game (8.7 below their season average).
- The Tigers have been outscored by an average of 1.8 points in their last five games. For the season, Grambling State has defeated opponents by an average of 2.0 points.
