The UAPB Golden Lions (7-13, 4-3 SWAC) will attempt to end their eight-game road losing streak in a matchup against the Grambling State Tigers (9-11, 3-4 SWAC) at Assembly Center. The game gets underway at 6 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 2, 2019.
UAPB Golden Lions at Grambling State Tigers Betting Prediction
In the Golden Lions’ last contest, they were beaten by the Prairie View A&M Panthers, 79-63. Prairie View A&M’s 20.9 turnover percentage was their largest strength over UAPB, who had a mark of 27.5. The Panthers’ mark was worse than their season average of 16.1, while the Golden Lions’ was above their season average of 18.7. UAPB’s Marquell Carter had a solid game, contributing 10 points and 10 rebounds.
The Tigers lost a tough one against the Jackson State Tigers in their last contest, 65-63. Jackson State had 19 offensive rebounds and 43 total rebounds, while Grambling State had five and 24, respectively. With 18 points on 6-for-11 shooting, Ivy Smith Jr. led Grambling State in scoring.
After splitting two games last season, these teams will clash for the first time this year. The Golden Lions won the most recent matchup 75-66. UAPB had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.482 vs. 0.336). Grambling State, on the other hand, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (35.6 vs. 22.0).
Grambling State could dominate on the defensive side of the ball as they face off against one of the worst offenses in the NCAA. The Tigers currently rank 25th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.457), while UAPB is 312th in effective field goal percentage (0.475).
UAPB vs. Grambling State Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Grambling State ranks 65th in rebounds per game (37.9) while UAPB ranks 238th (33.5).
The Tigers rank 42nd in blocks per game (4.4) while the Golden Lions rank 146th (2.7).
UAPB ranks 22nd in three pointers allowed per game (18.7) while Grambling State ranks 116th (21.9).
The Golden Lions average 7.0 steals per game, which ranks 84th in the nation. The Tigers rank 162nd in steals allowed per game (7.2).
Grambling State ranks 188th in assists per game (12.4) while UAPB ranks 218th in assists allowed per game (15.0).
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The Golden Lions’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 3.6, down from 8.6 for the season.
During their last five games, the Tigers have scored an average of 72.6 points per game (2.3 above their season average) and allowed an average of 68.0 points per game (2.3 below their season average).
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