Texas Southern Tigers at Grambling State Tigers Free Prediction 02/16/19

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The Texas Southern Tigers (12-11, 7-3 SWAC) will be at the Assembly Center to go head-to-head against the Grambling State Tigers (13-11, 7-4 SWAC) in a SWAC matchup. The game starts at 6 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 16, 2019.

Texas Southern Tigers at Grambling State Tigers Betting Odds

Both teams defeated their last opponent. Grambling State defeated the Alcorn State Braves 65-53, while Texas Southern beat the Prairie View A&M Panthers 95-90.

Texas Southern dominated nearly every stat category in the matchup. They had a phenomenal free throw rate of 0.500 (above their season average of 0.246) and a turnover percentage of 18.5 (worse than their season average of 16.5). For those same stats, Prairie View A&M was 0.164 and 21.5, respectively. Grambling State, on the other hand, did a fantastic job of making free throws (19-23; 82.6 percent). Grambling State rallied around Ivy Smith Jr., who finished with 16 points and five assists. Meanwhile, Jeremy Combs had a good outing for Texas Southern, contributing 22 points and 14 rebounds.

In their first matchup this year, Smith Jr. led Grambling State to an 88-87 win. He scored a game-high 24 points. Grambling State’s 0.453 free throw rate was their largest advantage over Texas Southern, who had a mark of 0.231.

Texas Southern Tigers at Grambling State Tigers ATS Pick

College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Grambling State, ATS Winner – Grambling State, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • Grambling State ranks 39th in rebounds per game (38.5) while Texas Southern ranks 274th in rebounds allowed per game (39.7).
  • Texas Southern ranks 59th in steals per game (7.4) while Grambling State ranks 149th in steals allowed per game (6.9).
  • Grambling State ranks 38th in blocks per game (4.5) while Texas Southern ranks 125th (3.1).
  • Texas Southern ranks 97th in three pointers attempted per game (24.0) while Grambling State ranks 300th (15.7).
  • Grambling State ranks 58th in assists allowed per game (11.8) while Texas Southern ranks 241st (15.8).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, Texas Southern has scored an average of 82.6 points per game (4.2 above their season average) and allowed an average of 75.0 points per game (4.3 below their season average).
  • Grambling State’s average margin of victory in their last five games has been 15.0, up from 3.3 for the season.