The Grambling State Tigers (13-14, 7-7 SWAC) will be at H.O. Clemmons Arena to take on the UAPB Golden Lions (11-17, 8-7 SWAC) in a SWAC matchup. The game begins at 8:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, March 2, 2019.
Grambling State Tigers vs. UAPB Golden Lions Betting Odds
Both teams lost in their last contest. The Golden Lions fell to the Prairie View A&M Panthers, 48-44, while the Tigers were defeated by the Jackson State Tigers, 71-60.
Grambling State had a better offensive rebounding percentage (25.8 vs. 29.0) while UAPB had an offensive rebounding percentage of 40.0 (above their season average of 28.8). UAPB’s Shaun Doss had a good game, recording 20 points and eight rebounds. Ivy Smith Jr. played a key role for Grambling State with 19 points.
In their first matchup this year, Prince Moss led the Tigers to a 79-55 win. He scored a game-high 21 points. Grambling State’s 0.609 effective field goal percentage was its biggest strength over UAPB, who had a rate of 0.391.
The Tigers’ Smith Jr. has been playing at a high level over his last five games, averaging 18 points,5.0 assists,2.6 steals per game. Meanwhile, Doss has averaged 18 points,1.2 steals during that same time frame for the Golden Lions.
UAPB might struggle to find the bottom of the net as they clash against one of the country’s best defenses. Grambling State ranks 43rd in defensive efficiency, while the Golden Lions rank 321st in offensive efficiency. Furthermore, the Tigers, who rank 15th in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.295), will face off against the Golden Lions, who rank 336th in opponents’ FTA rate (0.296).
Grambling State at UAPB Betting Pick
Pick: SU Winner – UAPB, ATS Winner – UAPB, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Grambling State ranks 32nd in rebounds per game (38.7) while UAPB ranks 226th (33.3).
- The Tigers average 6.2 steals per game, which ranks 132nd in the country. The Golden Lions rank 216th in steals allowed per game (8.0).
- Grambling State ranks 194th in assists per game (12.4) while UAPB ranks 229th (11.4).
- The Tigers rank 29th in blocks per game (4.6) while the Golden Lions rank 125th (3.1).
- UAPB ranks 13th in three pointers allowed per game (18.2) while Grambling State ranks 98th (21.4).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Tigers have scored an average of 71.2 points per game (0.1 above their season average) and allowed an average of 68.4 points per game (0.5 below their season average).
- The Golden Lions have outscored opponents by an average of 2.4 points in their last five games. For the season, UAPB has lost by an average of 6.8 points.