The Alcorn State Braves (4-11, 0-3 SWAC) will attempt to snap their five-game losing streak when they go head-to-head with the Grambling State Tigers (7-9, 1-2 SWAC) at Assembly Center. The game begins at 8:30 p.m. ET on Monday, January 14, 2019.
Alcorn State Braves at Grambling State Tigers Betting Prediction
The Braves are hoping for a better outcome after their 59-52 loss to the Jackson State Tigers in their last contest. One of Jackson State’s largest strengths was getting to the free throw line. They had 29 free throw attempts, while Alcorn State had just nine. Maurice Howard had a good game for Alcorn State, recording 11 points.
In the Tigers’ last game, they beat the Southern University Jaguars, 69-63. The Tigers had a superb free throw rate of 0.286 (above their season average of 0.255) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.561 (above their season average of 0.480). Anthony Gaston was the top scorer from either team with 17 points on 6-for-10 shooting from the field.
Looking at effective field goal percentage, Grambling State should have a substantial edge. The Tigers defense ranks 53rd in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.469), while the Alcorn State offense is ranked 304th in effective field goal percentage (0.476).
After the Tigers won both meetings against the Braves last season, these teams will battle for the first time this year. In the last contest, Grambling State won 81-72. The Tigers had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (24.2 vs. 9.8) and had a much better free throw rate (0.322 vs. 0.190).
Alcorn State Braves at Grambling State Tigers Betting Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Alcorn State ranks 114th in three pointers attempted per game (23.6) while Grambling State ranks 275th (15.6).
The Braves rank 17th in steals per game (8.9) while the Tigers rank 161st (5.6).
Grambling State ranks 81st in rebounds per game (37.6) while Alcorn State ranks 184th in rebounds allowed per game (36.5).
The Braves rank 47th in blocks allowed per game (2.8) while the Tigers rank 87th (3.3).
Grambling State averages 12.1 assists per game, which ranks 195th in the nation. Alcorn State ranks 212th in assists allowed per game (15.9).
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The Braves’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 18.6, up from 4.1 for the season.
During their last five games, the Tigers have scored an average of 60.8 points per game (8.8 below their season average) and allowed an average of 70.8 points per game (0.2 above their season average).
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