The Grambling State Tigers (9-10, 3-3 SWAC) will try to extend their six-game home winning streak in a matchup against the Jackson State Tigers (6-13, 3-3 SWAC) at Assembly Center. The game starts at 6 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 26, 2019.
Jackson State Tigers vs. Grambling State Tigers Betting Prediction
The last time Jackson State played, they were beaten by the Texas Southern Tigers, 75-65. Texas Southern’s 0.333 free throw rate was their biggest advantage over Jackson State, who had a mark of 0.145. Dontelius Ross led Jackson State in scoring with 17 points on 6-for-11 shooting.
Grambling State lost to the Prairie View A&M Panthers in its last matchup, 83-66. Prairie View A&M’s 12.8 turnover percentage was their biggest strength over Grambling State, who had a mark of 33.2. With 10 points and 11 rebounds, Grambling State’s Axel Mpoyo put together a solid performance.
After Grambling State won both matchups against Jackson State last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. In the last game, Grambling State won 71-64. Grambling State’s 0.417 free throw rate was their biggest advantage over Jackson State, who had a rate of 0.013.
Jackson State Tigers at Grambling State Tigers Betting Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Grambling State, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Grambling State averages 38.6 rebounds per game, which ranks 50th in the nation. Jackson State ranks 177th in rebounds allowed per game (35.8).
Grambling State averages 4.2 blocks per game, which ranks 54th in the nation. Jackson State ranks 138th in blocks allowed per game (4.1).
Grambling State ranks 177th in assists per game (12.6) while Jackson State ranks 251st (10.3).
Grambling State ranks 148th in steals per game (5.8) while Jackson State ranks 186th in steals allowed per game (7.8).
Jackson State ranks 257th in three pointers attempted per game (18.9) while Grambling State ranks 292nd (15.9).
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Jackson State’s average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 0.6, down from 6.8 for the season.
During their last five games, Grambling State has scored an average of 72.0 points per game (1.3 above their season average) and allowed an average of 68.0 points per game (2.6 below their season average).
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