The Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks (3-4) clash against the Grambling State Tigers (4-5) at Fant-Ewing Coliseum. The game begins at 8 p.m. ET on Tuesday, December 11, 2018.
Grambling State Tigers vs. Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks Free Prediction
In the Tigers’ last matchup, they thoroughly outplayed the Jarvis Christian Bulldogs, 105-68. Grambling 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 top scorer from either team.
The Warhawks beat the Jackson State Tigers in their last matchup, 75-66. The Warhawks had a better free throw rate (0.302 vs. 0.232) and had a better effective field goal percentage (0.557 vs. 0.473). Daishon Smith was the game’s top scorer with 24 points on 6-for-8 shooting from the field.
The Warhawks won the only contest against Grambling last season, 59-57. The Warhawks’ turnover percentage was their largest advantage over the Tigers. Louisiana-Monroe had a rate of 19.5, while Grambling State posted a mark of 20.8.
Louisiana-Monroe might struggle to score as they go head-to-head against one of the country’s best defenses. Grambling State ranks 88th in defensive efficiency, while the Warhawks rank 214th in offensive efficiency dating back to last season. This contest should be a showdown of contrasting styles. The up-and-down Tigers rank 42nd in possessions per game, while the more half-court oriented Warhawks rank 299th.
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Louisiana-Monroe ranks 81st in three pointers attempted per game (24.3) while Grambling State ranks 287th (14.9).
The Tigers rank 31st in rebounds per game (39.0) while the Warhawks rank 217th (33.8).
Grambling State ranks 30th in blocks per game (3.9) while Louisiana-Monroe ranks 215th (1.6).
The Warhawks rank 46th in steals allowed per game (5.4) while the Tigers rank 177th (6.6).
Grambling State ranks 154th in assists per game (11.5) while Louisiana-Monroe ranks 197th in assists allowed per game (14.3).
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