The Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils (3-19, 1-7 SWAC) head to Assembly Center to take on the Grambling State Tigers (10-11, 4-4 SWAC). The Delta Devils will attempt to put an end to their six-game losing streak. The game starts at 8:30 p.m. ET on Monday, February 4, 2019, and will air on ESPNU.
Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils vs. Grambling State Tigers Betting Odds
In their last outing, the Tigers dismantled the UAPB Golden Lions, 79-55, while the Delta Devils lost to the Jackson State Tigers, 61-57.
Grambling State played a nearly perfect game. They had an absurd effective field goal percentage of 0.609 (above their season average of 0.495) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 37.5 (above their season average of 26.8). UAPB recorded marks of 0.391 and 28.9, respectively, for those same stats. Mississippi Valley State, on the other hand, had a better turnover percentage (11.4 vs. 12.7). Prince Moss played well for Grambling State, putting up 21 points, six steals and five rebounds. Dante Scott, meanwhile played a key role for Mississippi Valley State with 28 points.
This was a highly contested series last year, as the teams split their two games last season. In the most recent matchup, the Delta Devils won 79-74. Mississippi Valley State did a fantastic job of getting to and converting from the free throw line (22-27; 81.5 percent). Grambling State, meanwhile, had a better turnover percentage (14.2 vs. 18.6). This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
Grambling State could have their way on defense as they square off against one of the NCAA’s worst offenses. The Tigers rank 16th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.454), while Mississippi Valley State is 351st in effective field goal percentage (0.421).
Mississippi Valley State at Grambling State Odds Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Grambling State, ATS Winner – Grambling State, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Grambling State ranks 60th in rebounds per game (38.0) while Mississippi Valley State ranks 273rd in rebounds allowed per game (40.5).
- The Delta Devils average 6.1 steals per game, which ranks 135th in the nation. The Tigers rank 164th in steals allowed per game (7.0).
- Mississippi Valley State ranks 280th in three pointers attempted per game (17.1) while Grambling State ranks 290th (16.0).
- The Tigers rank 68th in assists allowed per game (11.9) while the Delta Devils rank 252nd (16.6).
- Grambling State ranks 33rd in blocks per game (4.5) while Mississippi Valley State ranks 191st (2.1).
Bettings Trends:
- The Tigers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 8.2, up from 1.2 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Delta Devils have scored an average of 62.0 points per game (1.5 below their season average) and allowed an average of 71.6 points per game (7.8 below their season average).
