The Grambling State Tigers (6-5) will travel to Fiserv Forum to square off with the Marquette Golden Eagles (7-2). The game is scheduled to start at 8 p.m. ET on Tuesday, December 17, 2019.
Grambling State Tigers vs. Marquette Golden Eagles Betting Odds
Both teams were triumphant in their last game. The Golden Eagles defeated the Kansas State Wildcats 73-65, while the Tigers easily got past the Rust College Bearcats 82-54.
The Tigers, who came into the game averaging an offensive rebounding percentage of 32.5, had an extraordinary mark of 50.0 and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.574 (above their season average of 0.522). Meanwhile, Marquette’s effective field goal percentage was their biggest strength over Kansas State. The Golden Eagles had a rate of 0.525 (above their season average of 0.507), while the Wildcats posted a mark of 0.379 (below their season average of 0.481). Marquette was lifted by Jamal Cain, who put up 17 points and nine rebounds. Trevell Cunningham played a key role for Grambling State with 10 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists.
The aggressive Marquette offense might be getting to the charity stripe a lot in this meeting. The Golden Eagles rank 44th in the country with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.274, while Grambling State ranks 309th in FTA rate allowed (0.275) dating back to last season.
Grambling State Tigers at Marquette Golden Eagles Betting Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Marquette, ATS Winner – Grambling State, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Marquette ranks 96th in three pointers attempted per game (23.9) while Grambling State ranks 271st (16.2).
- The Tigers average 6.6 steals per game, which ranks 113th in the NCAA. The Golden Eagles rank 136th in steals allowed per game (7.0).
- The Golden Eagles rank 56th in rebounds per game (38.6) while the Tigers rank 155th in rebounds allowed per game (35.7).
- Marquette ranks 40th in blocks per game (4.4) while Grambling State ranks 89th in blocks allowed per game (3.2).
