Expect a fast-paced game when the Texas Southern Tigers (6-11, 3-1 SWAC) visit Grambling State to play the Tigers (9-9, 3-2 SWAC). Action starts at 8:30 p.m. ET on Monday, January 20, 2020.
Texas Southern Tigers vs. Grambling State Tigers ATS Odds
In their last matchup, Grambling State fell to the Prairie View A&M Panthers, 64-57, while Texas Southern was victorious over the Jackson State Tigers, 77-66.
Texas Southern made 28 of their 32 free throws (87.5 percent) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.570 (above their season average of 0.439). Grambling State, meanwhile, had an offensive rebounding percentage of 38.1 (above their season average of 30.8). Travon Bunch had a solid performance for Grambling State with 14 points and nine rebounds. Meanwhile, Texas Southern received a boost from Bryson Etienne, who finished with 27 points, six rebounds and five assists.
This was a highly contested series last year. Each won one of the two games played against each other last season. In the last contest, Texas Southern won 86-85. Texas Southern’s 13.0 turnover percentage was their biggest advantage over Grambling State, who had a rate of 19.6. This is the first time these teams will clash this year.
Texas Southern Tigers at Grambling State Tigers ATS Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Grambling State, ATS Winner – Grambling State, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Grambling State ranks 70th in rebounds allowed per game (33.3) while Texas Southern ranks 265th (39.7).
- Grambling State ranks 47th in blocks allowed per game (2.7) while Texas Southern ranks 132nd (3.8).
- Texas Southern ranks 238th in three pointers attempted per game (18.9) while Grambling State ranks 277th (17.0).
- Grambling State averages 7.7 steals per game, which ranks 63rd in the NCAA. Texas Southern ranks 189th in steals allowed per game (8.1).
- Grambling State averages 13.8 assists per game, which ranks 101st in the NCAA. Texas Southern ranks 195th in assists allowed per game (14.2).
Bettings Trends:
- Texas Southern has outscored opponents by an average of 1.2 points in their last five games. For the season, Texas Southern has been defeated by an average of 7.9 points.
- During their last five games, Grambling State has scored an average of 65.0 points per game (9.4 below their season average) and allowed an average of 66.0 points per game (4.9 below their season average).
