The Grambling State Tigers (4-5) visit Fant-Ewing Coliseum to take on the Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks (4-2). The Tigers look to snap a five-game road losing streak. The game starts at 8 p.m. ET on Tuesday, December 10, 2019.
Grambling State Tigers vs. Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks ATS Odds
In their last contest, the Warhawks dismantled the Millsaps Majors, 86-63, while the Tigers were beaten by the Loyola Marymount Lions, 83-67.
Louisiana-Monroe played a flawless game. They had a turnover percentage of 12.1 (better than their season average of 18.9) and a free throw rate of 0.367 (above their season average of 0.177). For those same stats, Millsaps put up marks of 22.4 and 0.222, respectively. Grambling State, meanwhile, did a great job of getting and making free throws (20-27; 74.1 percent). Louisiana-Monroe’s Michael Ertel led the way, recording 21 points. Travon Bunch, meanwhile fueled Grambling State with 14 points and eight rebounds.
The Warhawks won the sole game between these two teams last year, 72-67. Louisiana-Monroe had a much better turnover percentage (8.0 vs. 19.5). Grambling State, on the other hand, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (25.0 vs. 17.5).
The aggressive Louisiana-Monroe offense could be living from the foul line in this contest. The Warhawks rank 48th in the nation with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.273, while Grambling State ranks 318th in FTA rate allowed (0.277) dating back to last season.
Grambling State at Louisiana-Monroe Free Pick
Free College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Louisiana-Monroe, ATS Winner – Louisiana-Monroe, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Louisiana-Monroe ranks 72nd in three pointers attempted per game (24.6) while Grambling State ranks 266th (16.4).
- The Tigers rank 48th in blocks per game (4.3) while the Warhawks rank 160th (2.6).
- Grambling State averages 37.8 rebounds per game, which ranks 72nd in the nation. Louisiana-Monroe ranks 124th in rebounds allowed per game (34.6).
- The Tigers rank seventh in steals per game (6.6) while the Warhawks rank 156th (5.9).
- Grambling State averages 13.1 assists per game, which ranks 27th in the NCAA. Louisiana-Monroe ranks 141st in assists allowed per game (12.9).