The Alabama A&M Bulldogs (1-14, 0-1 SWAC) look to put an end to their 11-game losing streak when they challenge the Grambling State Tigers (6-8, 0-1 SWAC) at Elmore Gymnasium. The game is scheduled to start at 8:30 p.m. ET on Monday, January 7, 2019.
Grambling State Tigers at Alabama A&M Bulldogs Free Prediction
The Tigers come in on a high note after dismantling the Jarvis Christian Bulldogs in their last matchup, 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). Grambling State received a boost from Dallas Polk-Hilliard, who was the game’s high scorer with 17 points on 8-for-13 shooting.
The last time the Bulldogs took the court, they fell to the South Florida Bulls, 80-63. South Florida’s effective field goal percentage was their largest strength over Alabama A&M. The Bulls had a rate of 0.651, while the Bulldogs posted a mark of 0.510. Alabama A&M’s Arthur Johnson had a solid performance, leading both teams in scoring with 20 points on 6-for-12 shooting.
Grambling State could have their way on defense as they square off against one of the worst offenses in the NCAA. The Tigers currently rank 55th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.465), while Alabama A&M is 339th in effective field goal percentage (0.436).
Polk-Hilliard has averaged 0 points over the last five games for Grambling State.
After splitting two games last season, these teams will battle for the first time this year. In the most recent game, the Tigers won 84-74. The Tigers had a better free throw rate (0.227 vs. 0.143) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (35.0 vs. 27.0).
Grambling State Tigers at Alabama A&M Bulldogs ATS Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Grambling State, O/U – Under
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Betting Notes:
Grambling State ranks 77th in rebounds per game (38.1) while Alabama A&M ranks 248th (31.9).
The Bulldogs rank 30th in steals per game (8.4) while the Tigers rank 158th (5.6).
Grambling State averages 4.1 blocks per game, which ranks 61st in the nation. Alabama A&M ranks 131st in blocks allowed per game (4.0).
The Bulldogs rank 220th in three pointers attempted per game (19.9) while the Tigers rank 280th (15.1).
Grambling State averages 12.4 assists per game, which ranks 178th in the nation. Alabama A&M ranks 191st in assists allowed per game (14.9).
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The Tigers have outscored opponents by an average of 12.0 points in their last five games. On the season, Grambling State has lost by an average of 1.2 points.
During their last five games, the Bulldogs have scored an average of 60.4 points per game (0.8 above their season average) and allowed an average of 83.0 points per game (6.2 above their season average).
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