The Alabama A&M Bulldogs (1-14, 0-1 SWAC) welcome the Grambling State Tigers (6-8, 0-1 SWAC) to Elmore Gymnasium. The Bulldogs look to put an end to their 11-game losing streak. Action starts at 8:30 p.m. ET on Monday, January 7, 2019.
Grambling State Tigers vs. Alabama A&M Bulldogs Betting Odds
In their last game, the Bulldogs fell to the South Florida Bulls, 80-63, while the Tigers dismantled the Jarvis Christian Bulldogs, 105-68.
Grambling State played a nearly perfect game. They had an effective field goal percentage of 0.618 and an offensive rebounding percentage of 42.1. Jarvis Christian had marks of 0.362 and 30.5, respectively, for those same stats. Alabama A&M, meanwhile, did a terrific job of converting from the free throw line (10-14; 71.4 percent). Alabama A&M received a boost from Arthur Johnson, who finished with 20 points. Dallas Polk-Hilliard, meanwhile was a key piece for Grambling State with 17 points and 10 rebounds.
This was a highly competitive series last year. Each won one of the two games played against each other last season. In the most recent game, the Tigers won 84-74. Grambling State’s free throw rate was their largest strength over Alabama A&M. The Tigers had a rate of 0.227, while the Bulldogs posted a mark of 0.143. This is the first time these teams will meet this year.
Polk-Hilliard has been playing at a high level recently for Grambling State, averaging 0 points over the last five games.
When looking at effective field goal percentage, Grambling State should have a significant advantage. The Tigers defense ranks 55th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.465), while the Alabama A&M offense is ranked 339th in effective field goal percentage (0.436).
Grambling State Tigers at Alabama A&M Bulldogs Free Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Alabama A&M, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Grambling State ranks 77th in rebounds per game (38.1) while Alabama A&M ranks 248th (31.9).
- The Bulldogs rank 220th in three pointers attempted per game (19.9) while the Tigers rank 280th (15.1).
- Grambling State ranks 178th in assists per game (12.4) while Alabama A&M ranks 191st in assists allowed per game (14.9).
- The Bulldogs rank 30th in steals per game (8.4) while the Tigers rank 158th (5.6).
- Grambling State ranks 61st in blocks per game (4.1) while Alabama A&M ranks 131st in blocks allowed per game (4.0).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Tigers have scored an average of 84.0 points per game (13.7 above their season average) and allowed an average of 72.0 points per game (0.5 above their season average).
- The Bulldogs’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 22.6, up from 17.2 for the season.
