It will be a battle between SWAC opponents when the Texas Southern Tigers (7-9, 2-1 SWAC) welcome the Grambling State Tigers (8-9, 2-2 SWAC) to the Health & PE Center. The game is scheduled to get underway at 8:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 19, 2019.
Grambling State Tigers at Texas Southern Tigers Free Prediction
In Grambling State’s last outing, they thoroughly outplayed the Alcorn State Braves, 77-42. Grambling State made 13 of their 15 free throws (86.7 percent) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.593 (above their season average of 0.485). With 17 points on 6-for-12 shooting, Dallas Polk-Hilliard was the top scorer from either team.
Texas Southern was beaten by the Prairie View A&M Panthers in its last game, 79-73. Prairie View A&M’s 12.5 turnover percentage was their biggest strength over Texas Southern, who had a mark of 19.7. Texas Southern’s Jeremy Combs put together a good performance, leading the team in scoring with 23 points on 6-for-11 shooting.
After Grambling State won both matchups against Texas Southern last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. In the most recent game, Grambling State won 78-55. Grambling State had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (48.5 vs. 18.9) and had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.516 vs. 0.409).
Grambling State Tigers at Texas Southern Tigers Betting Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Grambling State, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Texas Southern ranks 56th in three pointers attempted per game (25.7) while Grambling State ranks 269th (16.0).
Grambling State averages 38.4 rebounds per game, which ranks 56th in the NCAA. Texas Southern ranks 262nd in rebounds allowed per game (41.3).
Grambling State ranks 49th in assists allowed per game (11.5) while Texas Southern ranks 227th (16.7).
Grambling State ranks 58th in blocks per game (4.1) while Texas Southern ranks 123rd in blocks allowed per game (3.9).
Texas Southern averages 7.1 steals per game, which ranks 75th in the country. Grambling State ranks 108th in steals allowed per game (6.6).
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Grambling State has been outscored by an average of 3.2 points in their last five games. For the season, Grambling State has defeated opponents by an average of 1.1 points.
During their last five games, Texas Southern has scored an average of 79.4 points per game (2.6 above their season average) and allowed an average of 73.8 points per game (7.3 below their season average).
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