Grambling State vs Bethune-Cookman Prediction 3/3/25 College Basketball Picks

The Grambling Tigers are visiting the Bethune-Cookman Wildcats on Monday, March 3rd at the Moore Gymnasium. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Grambling Tigers vs Bethune-Cookman Wildcats Prediction. We will examine:

The Bethune-Cookman Wildcats’ recent form and player performance

The Grambling Tigers’ recent form and player performance

Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Bethune-Cookman Wildcats

Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Grambling Tigers

Recent betting trends in games played between the Grambling Tigers and Bethune-Cookman Wildcats

A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for the Grambling Tigers vs Bethune-Cookman Wildcats game

Bethune-Cookman Wildcats Preview

The Bethune-Cookman Wildcats have a 14-15 record this season and are sitting in third place in the SWAC. Bethune-Cookman is coming off a 70-69 win over Southern. The Wildcats are 16-12-1 against the spread, and 14-15 in over/under while having a 6-2 home record.

Offensively, Bethune-Cookman is averaging 68.7 points per game, which ranks 310th in the nation. Defensively, they allow 72.6 points per game (206th). The Wildcats shoot 43.4% from the field (266th) and 31.5% from beyond the arc (307th). The Wildcats shoot 69.5% from the free-throw line (272nd) and are grabbing 35.4 rebounds per game (168th).

Tre Thomas leads Bethune-Cookman in scoring with an average of 16.4 points and 3.5 rebounds, while Brayon Freeman adds 16.3 points and 3 rebounds per game.

Grambling Tigers Preview

The Grambling Tigers have a 9-19 record this season and are sitting in 8th place in the SWAC. Grambling is coming off a 68-73 loss to Florida A&M. The Tigers are 10-15 against the spread, and 11-14 in over/under, while having a 4-11 road record.

Offensively, Grambling is averaging 67.4 points per game, which ranks 329th in the nation. Defensively, they allow 69 points per game (88th). The Tigers shoot 43.3% from the field (268th) and 33.9% from beyond the arc (195th). The Tigers shoot 72% from the free-throw line (185th) and are grabbing 33.8 rebounds per game (271st).

Kintavious Dozier leads Grambling in scoring with an average of 12 points and 3.8 rebounds, while Antwan Burnett adds 11.2 points and a team-high 5.7 rebounds per game.

Why the Bethune-Cookman Wildcats will win

• Grambling State has lost 10 of its last 11 road games following a road loss.
• Bethune-Cookman has won 10 of its last 12 games at Moore Gymnasium.
• Grambling State has lost the first half in four of its last five road night games against the Southwestern Athletic Conference.

Why the Grambling State Tigers will win

• Grambling State has won 13 of its last 15 road night games against the Southwestern Athletic Conference.
• Grambling State has won the first half in four of its last five games against Bethune-Cookman.

Total Points Facts

• Fourteen of Bethune-Cookman’s last 15 night games against non-AP-ranked opponents at Moore Gymnasium have produced a total of 137+ points.
• Each of Grambling State’s last four road games against Conference opponents has produced a total of 133+ points.

Matchup/League Facts

• Grambling State ranks 35th among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point field goal attempts per game this season (19.5).

Grambling Tigers vs Bethune-Cookman Wildcats Prediction

Grambling is 6-1 in their last 7 meetings against Bethune-Cookman and is 5-1 against the spread in their last 6 meetings. Under is 3-0 in their last 3 meetings, and in their most recent meeting earlier this season, Bethune-Cookman won 65-59 on the road, covering the spread, as the game went under the point total.

In this Grambling Tigers vs Bethune-Cookman Wildcats Prediction, Bethune-Cookman coming as -4 home favorites. Bethune-Cookman is rightfully favored, as they have a better record this season, and have been very good at home, while Grambling has been below average on the road. The Wildcats have been playing very good basketball lately, as they are 7-3 in their last 10 games, and are 3-1 against the spread in their last 4 home games. On the other hand, the Tigers are 1-3 in their last 4 games and 1-3 against the spread. Bethune-Cookman has already won Grambling once this season, with that win coming on the road, so I expect them to do it once again today in their own home court. Take the Bethune-Cookman Wildcats and lay the points at home.