Grambling State (3-12) vs Bethune-Cookman (4-10)
Game Info: Saturday, January 11, 2025 at 5:30 pm (Fredrick C. Hobdy Assembly Center)
Betting Odds: Grambling State -1.5 -- Over/Under: 131 Click Here for the Latest Odds
The Bethune-Cookman Wildcats and Grambling Tigers meet Saturday in college basketball action at the Fredrick C. Hobdy Assembly Center. Here’s a Bethune-Cookman vs Grambling Prediction. This article will include a Bethune-Cookman vs Grambling Pick.
Bethune-Cookman Wildcats Betting Preview
The Bethune-Cookman Wildcats beat Florida A&M, lost to Mississippi State, and they play Southern, Miss Valley State, and Arkansas-Pine Bluff next. The Bethune-Cookman Wildcats are averaging 64.5 points on 40.5 percent shooting and allowing 74.1 points on 43.8 percent shooting. Bryon Freeman is averaging 16.2 points and 2.8 rebounds, while Trey Thomas is averaging 12.1 points and 1.5 assists. Reggie Ward Jr. is the third double-digit scorer and Daniel Rouzan is dishing 0.3 assists. The Bethune-Cookman Wildcats are shooting 31.9 percent from beyond the arc and 68.9 percent from the free throw line. The Bethune-Cookman Wildcats are allowing 33.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 29.8 rebounds per game.
Grambling Tigers Betting Preview
The Grambling Tigers lost to Prairie View A&M and Texas Southern, and they play Florida A&M, Southern, and Miss Valley State next. The Grambling Tigers are averaging 68.5 points on 44.5 percent shooting and allowing 72.3 points on 43.5 percent shooting. Antwan Burnett is averaging 12.5 points and 5.6 rebounds, while Mikale Stevenson is averaging 11.3 points and 4.4 rebounds. Kintavious Dozier is the third double-digit scorer and Chilaydrien Newton is grabbing 1.9 rebounds. The Grambling Tigers are shooting 35.2 percent from beyond the arc and 69.8 percent from the free throw line. The Grambling Tigers are allowing 34.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 31.9 rebounds per game.
Why the Grambling State Tigers will win
- Grambling State has won each of its last 10 day games at Willis Reed Court at the Fredrick C. Hobdy Assembly Center against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Bethune-Cookman has lost each of its last four day games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Bethune-Cookman has lost the first half in each of its last four day games.
Why the Bethune-Cookman Wildcats will win
- Grambling State has lost six of its last seven games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Bethune-Cookman has won eight of its last nine Saturday games against Conference opponents.
- Bethune-Cookman has won the first half in three of its last four games against Conference opponents.
Bethune-Cookman vs Grambling Injury Report
Neither Bethune-Cookman nor Grambling has a player listed on its injury report.
Bethune-Cookman vs Grambling Prediction
The Grambling Tigers are probably the better team, and they're 3-1 SU at home. Grambling has also won six straight games against Bethune-Cookman, so you can understand the Tigers getting the edge from oddsmakers in this spot. However, I'll grab the free bucket with Bethune-Cookman. Bethune-Cookman has a couple of road games this season and has been on the road all year. Bethune-Cookman has played teams like Virginia, Minnesota, and Mississippi State. Bethune-Cookman beat South Florida as a double-digit underdog. I wouldn't sleep on the Bethune-Cookman Wildcats in this matchup. Give me the free bucket.
Randy’s Pick Bethune-Cookman +1.5
AUTHOR: Randy Chambers
