Jackson State vs Grambling State Prediction 2/1/25 College Basketball Picks

The Jackson State Tigers are visiting the Grambling Tigers on Saturday, February 1st at the Fredrick C. Hobdy Assembly Center. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Jackson State Tigers vs Grambling Tigers Prediction. We will examine:

The Grambling Tigers’ recent form and player performance

The Jackson State Tigers’ recent form and player performance

Recent betting trends and streaks involving Grambling Tigers

Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Jackson State Tigers

Recent betting trends in games played between Jackson State Tigers and Grambling Tigers

A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Jackson State Tigers vs Grambling Tigers game

Grambling Tigers Preview

The Grambling Tigers have a 6-14 record this season and are sitting in the 9th place in the SWAC. Grambling is coming off an 81-77 win over Arkansas Pine Bluff. The Tigers are 7-10 against the spread, and 8-9 in over/under while having a 4-2 home record.

Offensively, Grambling is averaging 68.6 points per game, which ranks 309th in the nation. Defensively, they allow 71 points per game (169th). The Tigers shoot 44.4% from the field (211th) and 35.4% from beyond the arc (102nd). The Tigers shoot 70.6% from the free-throw line (220th) and are grabbing 34 rebounds per game (283rd).

Antwan Burnett leads Grambling in scoring with an average of 12.7 points and a team-high 5.9 rebounds, while Mikale Stevenson adds 11 points, 4.4 rebounds, and a team-high 4.1 assists.

Jackson State Tigers Preview

The Jackson State Tigers have a 5-15 record this season and are sitting in third place in the SWAC. They are coming off a 62-72 loss to Florida A&M. The Tigers are 11-9 against the spread, and 10-9-1 in over/under while having a 2-13 road record.

Offensively, Jackson State is averaging 67.4 points per game, which ranks 337th in the nation. Defensively, they allow 81 points per game (351st). The Tigers shoot 39.7% from the field which is the second-worst nationally, and 31.9% from beyond the arc (288th). The Tigers shoot 72.5% from the free-throw line (157th) and are grabbing 35.1 rebounds per game (217th).

Daeshun Ruffin leads Jackson State in scoring this season, with an average of 16.5 points and a team-high 3.4 assists, while Jayme Mitchell adds 11 points and 3.9 rebounds per game. 

Why the Grambling State Tigers will win

• Grambling State has won each of its last seven home games following a road win.
• Jackson State has lost 16 of its last 21 games.
• Grambling State has won the first half in nine of its last 11 day games at Willis Reed Court at the Fredrick C. Hobdy Assembly Center.

Why the Jackson State Tigers will win

• Grambling State has lost seven of its last eight day games.
• Jackson State has won four of its last five day games.
• Jackson State has won the first half in each of its last six day games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Jackson State Tigers vs Grambling Tigers Head-to-Head

Grambling has won their last four meetings against Jackson State, and is 5-0 against the spread in their last 5 meetings. Over is 3-1 in their last 4 meetings, and in their most recent meeting last season, Grambling won 70-62 on the road, covering the spread, as the game went under the point total.

Jackson State Tigers vs Grambling Tigers Prediction

In this Jackson State Tigers vs Grambling Tigers Prediction, Grambling is coming as -1 home favorite. Jackson State has been terrible on the road this season, but has been playing good basketball lately, are they are 5-2 in their last 7 games and 6-2 against the spread. Grambling is struggling to cover games lately, as they are 1-7 against the spread in their last 8 games, so I expect the guests to keep this one close. Take the Jackson State Tigers and lay the points on the road.