The Grambling State Tigers (6-7) will be at the Dunn-Oliver Acadome to challenge the Alabama State Hornets (2-9) in a SWAC matchup. The game starts at 6:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 5, 2019.
Grambling State Tigers at Alabama State Hornets Betting Odds
In their last matchup, the Hornets lost big to the Iowa State Cyclones, 79-53, while the Tigers had no trouble getting past the Jarvis Christian Bulldogs, 105-68.
Grambling State played a nearly flawless game. They had an effective field goal percentage of 0.618 and an offensive rebounding percentage of 42.1. For those same stats, Jarvis Christian put up marks of 0.362 and 30.5, respectively. Alabama State, on the other hand, had a better free throw rate (0.073 vs. 0.075). Reginald Gee had a good game for Alabama State with 15 points. Dallas Polk-Hilliard, meanwhile had a good outing for Grambling State, finishing with 17 points and 10 rebounds.
This was a highly competitive series last year, as the teams split their two games last season. The Tigers won the most recent contest 66-64. Grambling State did a great job of getting to and converting from the charity stripe (19-25; 76.0 percent). Alabama State, meanwhile, had a much better turnover percentage (13.2 vs. 18.4). This will be the first contest of the year between these two teams.
Polk-Hilliard has been superb recently for Grambling State, averaging 0 points over the last five games.
Grambling State could have their way on defense as they square off against one of the worst offenses in the country. The Tigers rank 53rd in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.461), while Alabama State is 309th in effective field goal percentage (0.470).
Grambling State Tigers vs. Alabama State Hornets Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Alabama State, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Grambling State averages 38.3 rebounds per game, which ranks 66th in the NCAA. Alabama State ranks 193rd in rebounds allowed per game (37.2).
- The Tigers rank 62nd in blocks per game (4.1) while the Hornets rank 121st in blocks allowed per game (3.9).
- Grambling State ranks 150th in steals per game (5.6) while Alabama State ranks 166th in steals allowed per game (8.0).
- The Hornets rank 155th in three pointers attempted per game (22.1) while the Tigers rank 272nd (14.9).
- Grambling State ranks 157th in assists per game (12.8) while Alabama State ranks 231st (10.4).
Bettings Trends:
- The Hornets have outscored opponents by an average of 1.2 points in their last five games. On the season, Alabama State has lost by an average of 10.4 points.
- During their last five games, the Tigers have scored an average of 84.0 points per game (12.4 above their season average) and allowed an average of 72.0 points per game (0.7 above their season average).
