The Grambling State Tigers (9-11, 3-4 SWAC) will be at H.O. Clemmons Arena to clash with the UAPB Golden Lions (3-16, 2-5 SWAC) in a SWAC matchup. The game gets underway at 8 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 1, 2020.
Grambling State Tigers vs. UAPB Golden Lions Betting Odds
Both teams were beaten in their last contest. The Golden Lions were beaten by the Texas Southern Tigers, 68-57, while the Tigers lost big to the Jackson State Tigers, 71-53.
Grambling State had a better turnover percentage (17.4 vs. 15.3) while UAPB had a turnover percentage of 17.4 (better than their season average of 25.1). UAPB was lifted by Dequan Morris, who contributed 13 points and eight rebounds. Ivy Smith Jr. had a good outing for Grambling State, recording 14 points.
The Tigers captured this series last year, winning two out of three games. In the most recent game, Grambling State won 59-52. Grambling State did a great job of getting and making free throws (25-35; 71.4 percent). UAPB, on the other hand, had a much better turnover percentage (13.7 vs. 19.9). This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
Second-chance opportunities could be hard to come by for UAPB in this battle. The Golden Lions currently rank 266th in offensive rebounding percentage (25.6 percent), while Grambling State ranks 45th in defensive rebounding percentage (75.7 percent). This contest should be a battle of conflicting styles. The fast-paced Tigers rank 51st in possessions per game, while the more half-court oriented Golden Lions rank 311th.
Grambling State Tigers at UAPB Golden Lions Betting Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – UAPB, ATS Winner – UAPB, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Grambling State ranks 80th in rebounds per game (37.6) while UAPB ranks 270th (30.5).
- The Golden Lions are 16th in the nation with 2.3 blocks allowed per game while the Tigers are 53rd with 2.8 blocks allowed per game.
- Grambling State ranks 273rd in three pointers attempted per game (16.8) while UAPB ranks 292nd (13.4).
- The Tigers rank 75th in steals per game (7.3) while the Golden Lions rank 215th in steals allowed per game (9.6).
- Grambling State ranks 139th in assists per game (13.2) while UAPB ranks 272nd (9.6).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Tigers have scored an average of 60.2 points per game (12.5 below their season average) and allowed an average of 69.2 points per game (1.6 below their season average).
- The Golden Lions’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 13.2, down from 17.9 for the season.
