It will be a battle between SWAC opponents when the Southern University Jaguars (3-19, 2-7 SWAC) welcome the Grambling State Tigers (11-11, 5-4 SWAC) to the F.G. Clark Center. The game is scheduled to get underway at 6:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 9, 2019.
Grambling State Tigers at Southern University Jaguars Betting Prediction
The last time the Tigers played, they blew out the Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils, 79-57. Grambling State’s offensive rebounding percentage was their largest strength over Mississippi Valley State. The Tigers had a rate of 32.4 (above their season average of 27.2), while the Delta Devils posted a mark of 18.8 (below their season average of 28.7). With 22 points on 8-for-10 shooting, Axel Mpoyo was the top scorer from either team.
The Jaguars lost to the Alcorn State Braves in their last game, 76-64. Alcorn State’s free throw rate was their largest strength over Southern University. The Braves had a rate of 0.349 (above their season average of 0.201), while the Jaguars posted a mark of 0.130 (below their season average of 0.238). Southern University’s Jayden Saddler had 11 points and eight assists in the game.
This will be the second game of the season between these two squads. Anthony Gaston scored a game-high 17 points in the first game, in which the Tigers defeated the Jaguars 69-63. The Tigers had a better free throw rate (0.286 vs. 0.208) and had a better effective field goal percentage (0.561 vs. 0.491).
The ineffective offense of Southern University will square off against the stingy defense of Grambling State. The Jaguars currently rank 316th in offensive efficiency, while the Tigers are 56th in defensive efficiency. The Tigers should have the advantage on that side of the ball. Ball protection could be troublesome for the Tigers. They rank 329th at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 22.6 percent), while the Jaguars force the 49th-most turnovers in the country (opponents’ turnover percentage of 22.0 percent).
Grambling State vs. Southern University Free Pick
Basketball Tip: SU Winner – Grambling State, ATS Winner – Grambling State, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Grambling State ranks 44th in rebounds per game (38.5) while Southern University ranks 269th (31.0).
The Tigers rank 33rd in blocks per game (4.5) while the Jaguars rank 159th (2.6).
Southern University ranks 24th in three pointers allowed per game (19.0) while Grambling State ranks 105th (21.5).
The Jaguars rank 85th in steals per game (6.8) while the Tigers rank 158th in steals allowed per game (7.1).
Grambling State ranks 180th in assists per game (12.7) while Southern University ranks 231st (11.4).
Bettings Trends:
The Tigers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 5.6, up from 2.1 for the season.
During their last five games, the Jaguars have scored an average of 68.0 points per game (1.3 above their season average) and allowed an average of 67.2 points per game (10.9 below their season average).
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