The UAPB Golden Lions (7-13, 4-3 SWAC) head to Assembly Center to meet the Grambling State Tigers (9-11, 3-4 SWAC). The Golden Lions can snap an eight-game road losing streak. Action begins at 6 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 2, 2019.
UAPB Golden Lions vs. Grambling State Tigers ATS Odds
Both teams lost in their last outing. The Tigers lost a winnable game to the Jackson State Tigers, 65-63, while the Golden Lions fell to the Prairie View A&M Panthers, 79-63.
UAPB had a better offensive rebounding percentage (28.6 vs. 28.6) while Grambling State had a free throw rate of 0.405 (above their season average of 0.276). Grambling State’s Ivy Smith Jr. led the way, finishing with 18 points. UAPB, meanwhile, rallied around Marquell Carter, who contributed 10 points and 10 rebounds.
This series was highly competitive last year. Each won one of the two games played against each other last season. The Golden Lions won the last matchup 75-66. UAPB had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.482 vs. 0.336). Grambling State, meanwhile, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (35.6 vs. 22.0). This is the first time these teams will clash this year.
Grambling State could dominate on the defensive side of the ball as they go head-to-head against one of the worst offenses in the nation. The Tigers currently rank 25th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.457), while UAPB is 312th in effective field goal percentage (0.475).
UAPB vs. Grambling State Betting Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Grambling State, ATS Winner – Grambling State, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Grambling State ranks 65th in rebounds per game (37.9) while UAPB ranks 238th (33.5).
- The Golden Lions average 7.0 steals per game, which ranks 84th in the nation. The Tigers rank 162nd in steals allowed per game (7.2).
- Grambling State ranks 188th in assists per game (12.4) while UAPB ranks 218th in assists allowed per game (15.0).
- The Tigers rank 42nd in blocks per game (4.4) while the Golden Lions rank 146th (2.7).
- UAPB ranks 22nd in three pointers allowed per game (18.7) while Grambling State ranks 116th (21.9).
Bettings Trends:
- The Golden Lions’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 3.6, down from 8.6 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Tigers have scored an average of 72.6 points per game (2.3 above their season average) and allowed an average of 68.0 points per game (2.3 below their season average).
