The Grambling State Tigers (5-6) will be at home in the Assembly Center when they take on the Southeastern Louisiana Lions (4-6). Action begins at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, December 19, 2018.
Southeastern Louisiana Lions vs. Grambling State Tigers Betting Odds
In their last game, the Tigers had no trouble getting past the Jarvis Christian Bulldogs, 105-68, while the Lions lost big to the 23rd-ranked LSU Tigers, 94-63.
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 recorded marks of 0.362 and 30.5, respectively, for those same stats. Southeastern Louisiana, on the other hand, had a better effective field goal percentage (0.472 vs. 0.530). Grambling State was led by Dallas Polk-Hilliard, who contributed 17 points and 10 rebounds. Parker Edwards, meanwhile played a key role for Southeastern Louisiana with 25 points.
The Tigers won the only contest between these two teams last year, 68-67. Grambling State won the rebounding battle. The Tigers had 18 offensive rebounds and 41 total rebounds, while the Lions had 10 and 29, respectively. This is the first time these teams will meet this year.
Polk-Hilliard has been playing at a high level as of late for Grambling State, averaging 0 points over the last five games.
From an effective field goal percentage perspective, Grambling State should have a considerable edge. The Tigers defense ranks 33rd in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.451), while the Southeastern Louisiana offense is ranked 338th in effective field goal percentage (0.445).
Southeastern Louisiana Lions at Grambling State Tigers Betting Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Grambling State, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Grambling State ranks 27th in rebounds per game (40.4) while Southeastern Louisiana ranks 228th (31.1).
- The Lions rank 58th in steals per game (7.4) while the Tigers rank 113th in steals allowed per game (6.6).
- Grambling State ranks 50th in assists allowed per game (11.5) while Southeastern Louisiana ranks 68th (12.2).
- The Lions rank 17th in three pointers allowed per game (17.9) while the Tigers rank 167th (23.6).
- Grambling State averages 4.3 blocks per game, which ranks 48th in the country. Southeastern Louisiana ranks 144th in blocks allowed per game (4.4).
Bettings Trends:
- The Lions’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 13.8, up from 10.6 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Tigers have scored an average of 84.0 points per game (10.5 above their season average) and allowed an average of 72.0 points per game (1.5 above their season average).
