The Grambling State Tigers (16-15, 10-8 SWAC) will be in the Southwestern Athletic Conference Tourney at Assembly Center when they go head-to-head with the UAPB Golden Lions (13-18, 10-8 SWAC). Action begins at 8:30 p.m. ET on Tuesday, March 12, 2019.
UAPB Golden Lions vs. Grambling State Tigers Betting Odds
Both teams were victorious in their last game. The Tigers beat the Alabama A&M Bulldogs 66-58, while the Golden Lions easily got past the Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils 91-57.
UAPB played a perfect game. They had an extraordinary effective field goal percentage of 0.609 (above their season average of 0.483) and a turnover percentage of 12.4 (better than their season average of 19.8). For those same stats, Mississippi Valley State was 0.363 and 17.6, respectively. Grambling State, on the other hand, played a nearly flawless game. They had a free throw rate of 0.241 (matching their season average) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.491 (below their season average of 0.513). For those same stats, Alabama A&M put up marks of 0.119 and 0.373, respectively. Prince Moss played well for Grambling State with 14 points and seven rebounds. Martaveous McKnight, meanwhile had a solid performance for UAPB, putting up 28 points and eight rebounds.
Looking at effective field goal percentage, Grambling State figures to have a substantial edge. The Tigers defense ranks ninth in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.443), while the UAPB offense is ranked 283rd in effective field goal percentage (0.488). Furthermore, the Golden Lions rank 25th in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.285), while the Tigers rank 296th in opponents’ FTA rate (0.270).
UAPB Golden Lions at Grambling State Tigers Pick
Basketball Tip: SU Winner – Grambling State, ATS Winner – Grambling State, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Grambling State ranks 38th in rebounds per game (38.1) while UAPB ranks 222nd (33.4).
- The Tigers average 4.4 blocks per game, which ranks 34th in the NCAA. The Golden Lions rank 98th in blocks allowed per game (3.3).
- The Golden Lions rank seventh in three pointers allowed per game (17.8) while the Tigers rank 104th (21.4).
- UAPB ranks 85th in steals per game (6.8) while Grambling State ranks 174th in steals allowed per game (7.0).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Golden Lions have scored an average of 67.0 points per game (0.7 above their season average) and allowed an average of 64.4 points per game (6.9 below their season average).
- The Tigers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 4.4, up from 3.0 for the season.
