It will be a battle between SWAC opponents when the Alcorn State Braves (8-14, 4-6 SWAC) welcome the Grambling State Tigers (12-11, 6-4 SWAC) to David L. Whitney Gymnasium. The game is scheduled to begin at 8:30 p.m. ET on Monday, February 11, 2019.
Grambling State Tigers vs. Alcorn State Braves Free Prediction
The Tigers come in on a high note after blowing out the Southern University Jaguars in their last outing, 59-40. The Tigers had a ridiculous free throw rate of 0.354 (above their season average of 0.276) and had an offensive rebounding percentage of 37.5 (above their season average of 27.4). With 21 points on 5-for-10 shooting, Ivy Smith Jr. was the top scorer from either team.
In the Braves’ last game, they were victorious over the Jackson State Tigers, 66-52. The Braves knocked down 14 of their 16 free throws (87.5 percent) and had an offensive rebounding percentage of 40.0 (above their season average of 29.6). With 13 points and 10 rebounds, Troymain Crosby played well for Alcorn State.
This is the second game of the season between these two squads. In the first, Dallas Polk-Hilliard scored a game-high 17 points and the Tigers beat the Braves 77-42. He also had 11 rebounds. The Tigers made 13 of their 15 free throws (86.7 percent) and had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.593 vs. 0.287).
The ineffective offense of Alcorn State (323rd in the country with an offensive efficiency of 95.4) will battle against the elite defense of Grambling State (32nd in the nation with a defensive efficiency of 95.1). The Tigers should have the advantage on that side of the ball.
Grambling State Tigers at Alcorn State Braves Free Pick
Free Prediction: SU Winner – Grambling State, ATS Winner – Grambling State, O/U – Under
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Betting Notes:
Grambling State ranks 50th in assists allowed per game (11.6) while Alcorn State ranks 242nd (16.0).
The Tigers average 38.6 rebounds per game, which ranks 39th in the nation. The Braves rank 192nd in rebounds allowed per game (35.8).
Alcorn State ranks 22nd in steals per game (8.2) while Grambling State ranks 167th in steals allowed per game (7.0).
The Braves rank 161st in three pointers attempted per game (22.3) while the Tigers rank 303rd (15.9).
Grambling State ranks 33rd in blocks per game (4.5) while Alcorn State ranks 113th (3.3).
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The Tigers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 9.2, up from 2.9 for the season.
During their last five games, the Braves have scored an average of 67.4 points per game (2.4 above their season average) and allowed an average of 66.0 points per game (2.7 below their season average).
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