The Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils (3-19, 1-7 SWAC) will try to put an end to their six-game losing streak when they meet the Grambling State Tigers (10-11, 4-4 SWAC) at Assembly Center. The game starts at 8:30 p.m. ET on Monday, February 4, 2019, and will air on ESPNU.
Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils at Grambling State Tigers Betting Prediction
The Delta Devils are hoping for a better outcome after their 61-57 loss to the Jackson State Tigers in their last outing. Jackson State’s free throw rate was their biggest advantage over Mississippi Valley State. The Tigers had a rate of 0.269 (above their season average of 0.178), while the Delta Devils posted a mark of 0.200 (below the 0.314 mark opponents have averaged against Jackson State this season). Dante Scott was the top scorer from either team with 28 points on 10-for-16 shooting.
The last time the Tigers played, they easily got past the UAPB Golden Lions, 79-55. The Tigers, who came into the game averaging an effective field goal percentage of 0.495, had an absurd mark of 0.609 and had an offensive rebounding percentage of 37.5 (above their season average of 26.8). Prince Moss was the top scorer from either team with 21 points on 7-for-10 shooting from the field.
Grambling State could have their way on the defensive side of the ball as they clash against one of the worst offenses in the NCAA. The Tigers rank 16th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.454), while Mississippi Valley State is 351st in effective field goal percentage (0.421).
After splitting two games last season, these teams will clash for the first time this year. In the last matchup, the Delta Devils won 79-74. Mississippi Valley State made good use of their 27 trips to the charity stripe, converting on 22 of them (81.5 percent). Grambling State, meanwhile, was just 12-19 (63.2 percent).
Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils at Grambling State Tigers Free Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Grambling State, ATS Winner – Grambling State, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Grambling State ranks 60th in rebounds per game (38.0) while Mississippi Valley State ranks 273rd in rebounds allowed per game (40.5).
The Tigers rank 68th in assists allowed per game (11.9) while the Delta Devils rank 252nd (16.6).
Grambling State ranks 33rd in blocks per game (4.5) while Mississippi Valley State ranks 191st (2.1).
The Delta Devils average 6.1 steals per game, which ranks 135th in the nation. The Tigers rank 164th in steals allowed per game (7.0).
Mississippi Valley State ranks 280th in three pointers attempted per game (17.1) while Grambling State ranks 290th (16.0).
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The Delta Devils’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 9.6, down from 15.8 for the season.
During their last five games, the Tigers have scored an average of 74.6 points per game (3.8 above their season average) and allowed an average of 66.4 points per game (3.2 below their season average).
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