The Southern University Jaguars (1-14, 0-2 SWAC) will try to put an end to their eight-game losing streak when they square off against the Grambling State Tigers (6-9, 0-2 SWAC) at Assembly Center. The game starts at 6 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 12, 2019.
Southern University Jaguars vs. Grambling State Tigers ATS Prediction
The last time the Jaguars played, they were beaten by the Texas Southern Tigers, 77-67. Getting to the free throw line was one of Texas Southern’s biggest strengths. They made 27 trips to the line, while Southern University went 16 times. Eddie Reese was the game’s high scorer with 17 points on 5-for-14 shooting.
The Tigers fell to the Alabama A&M Bulldogs in their last matchup, 65-60. Alabama A&M’s effective field goal percentage was their biggest advantage over Grambling State. The Bulldogs had a rate of 0.500 (above their season average of 0.436), while the Tigers posted a mark of 0.352 (below their season average of 0.489). With 27 points on 7-for-17 shooting, Ivy Smith Jr. was the game’s leading scorer.
After splitting two games last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. In the last matchup, the Tigers won 69-68. Grambling State had a much better turnover percentage (14.7 vs. 19.8). Southern University, on the other hand, did a great job of getting and making free throws (24-34; 70.6 percent).
Grambling State could have their way on the defensive side of the ball as they face off against one of the country’s worst offenses. The Tigers currently rank 59th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.467), while Southern University is 280th in effective field goal percentage (0.483).
Southern University Jaguars vs. Grambling State Tigers Betting Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Grambling State, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Grambling State ranks 77th in rebounds per game (37.9) while Southern University ranks 247th (30.3).
The Tigers rank 59th in blocks per game (4.1) while the Jaguars rank 123rd in blocks allowed per game (4.1).
Southern University ranks 246th in three pointers attempted per game (18.0) while Grambling State ranks 266th (15.7).
The Tigers average 12.1 assists per game, which ranks 182nd in the NCAA. The Jaguars rank 189th in assists allowed per game (14.8).
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The Jaguars’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 13.6, down from 16.1 for the season.
During their last five games, the Tigers have scored an average of 61.0 points per game (8.6 below their season average) and allowed an average of 69.8 points per game (1.3 below their season average).
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