The Grambling State Tigers (1-0) and the Wyoming Cowboys (0-2), who both like to play fast, will square off at Arena-Auditorium. The game begins at 9 p.m. ET on Wednesday, November 14, 2018.
Grambling State Tigers vs. Wyoming Cowboys Betting Prediction
The Tigers will be looking for similar success after blowing out the Jarvis Christian Bulldogs in their last outing, 105-68. The Tigers had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.618 vs. 0.362) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (42.1 vs. 30.5). With 17 points on 8-for-13 shooting, Dallas Polk-Hilliard was the game’s leading scorer.
The last time the Cowboys were in action, they lost big to the Oregon State Beavers, 83-64. Oregon State won the rebounding battle. The Beavers had 15 offensive rebounds and 45 total rebounds, while the Cowboys had eight and 27, respectively. With 18 points on 7-for-16 shooting, Justin James was Wyoming’s high scorer.
There should be a fair amount of transition offense in this matchup that features two of the country’s more up-tempo teams. Wyoming ranks eighth in possessions per game (76.1) and Grambling State is 21st (74.2) since last season. Moreover, the Tigers rank 25th in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.293), while the Cowboys rank 289th in opponents’ FTA rate (0.271).
Grambling State vs. Wyoming Betting Pick
Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Grambling State, ATS Winner – Grambling State, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Wyoming ranks 25th in three pointers attempted per game (26.7) while Grambling State ranks 325th (15.3).
The Tigers average 39.3 rebounds per game, which ranks 18th in the nation. The Cowboys rank 303rd in rebounds allowed per game (39.2).
Wyoming ranks 29th in blocks allowed per game (2.5) while Grambling State ranks 253rd (4.5).
The Cowboys rank 53rd in assists per game (15.5) while the Tigers rank 271st (11.3).
Grambling State averages 7.7 steals per game, which ranks 29th in the NCAA. Wyoming ranks 135th in steals allowed per game (6.1).
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