The Grambling State Tigers (11-11, 5-4 SWAC) will be at the F.G. Clark Center to meet the Southern University Jaguars (3-19, 2-7 SWAC) in a SWAC matchup. Action gets underway at 6:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 9, 2019.
Grambling State Tigers at Southern University Jaguars ATS Odds
In their last matchup, the Jaguars lost to the Alcorn State Braves, 76-64, while the Tigers won big over the Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils, 79-57.
The Tigers, who came into the game averaging an offensive rebounding percentage of 27.2, had a great mark of 32.4 and held the Delta Devils to an effective field goal percentage of 0.356 (below their season average of 0.421). Southern University, on the other hand, forced Alcorn State into a turnover percentage of 27.0 (above their season average of 19.1). Southern University was lifted by Jayden Saddler, who put up 11 points and eight assists. Axel Mpoyo, meanwhile was a key piece for Grambling State with 22 points and 11 rebounds.
In their first matchup this year, Anthony Gaston led the Tigers to a 69-63 victory. He scored a game-high 17 points. Grambling State’s free throw rate was their biggest strength over Southern University. The Tigers had a rate of 0.286, while the Jaguars posted a mark of 0.208.
The inefficient offense of Southern University will battle against the stingy defense of Grambling State. The Jaguars currently rank 316th in offensive efficiency, while the Tigers are 56th in defensive efficiency. The Tigers should have the advantage on that end of the court. Ball security could be troublesome for the Tigers. They rank 329th at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 22.6 percent), while the Jaguars force the 49th-most turnovers in the nation (opponents’ turnover percentage of 22.0 percent).
Grambling State Tigers vs. Southern University Jaguars ATS Pick
Free College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Grambling State, ATS Winner – Grambling State, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Grambling State ranks 44th in rebounds per game (38.5) while Southern University ranks 269th (31.0).
- The Jaguars average 6.8 steals per game, which ranks 85th in the NCAA. The Tigers rank 158th in steals allowed per game (7.1).
- Grambling State ranks 180th in assists per game (12.7) while Southern University ranks 231st (11.4).
- The Tigers rank 33rd in blocks per game (4.5) while the Jaguars rank 159th (2.6).
- Southern University ranks 24th in three pointers allowed per game (19.0) while Grambling State ranks 105th (21.5).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Tigers have scored an average of 75.0 points per game (3.9 above their season average) and allowed an average of 69.4 points per game (0.4 above their season average).
- The Jaguars have outscored opponents by an average of 0.8 points in their last five games. For the season, Southern University has been defeated by an average of 11.4 points.
