Grambling State (6-15) vs Alcorn State (4-17)
February 3, 2025 at 09:00 PM EST
The Line: Betting Odds: Grambling State -4 — Over/Under: 129.5
The Alcorn State Braves and Grambling Tigers meet Monday in college basketball action at the Fredrick C. Hobdy Assembly Center. Here’s an Alcorn State vs Grambling Prediction. This article will include an Alcorn State vs Grambling Pick.
Alcorn State Braves Betting Preview
The Alcorn State Braves beat Bethune-Cookman, lost to Southern, and they play Arkansas-Pine Bluff, Miss Valley State, and Florida A&M next. The Alcorn State Braves are averaging 62.5 points on 38.2 percent shooting and allowing 76.1 points on 45.2 percent shooting. Keionte Cornelius is averaging 10.8 points and 1.3 rebounds, while Jalyke Gaines-Wyatt is averaging 10 points and 2.1 rebounds. Marcus Tankersley is dishing 1.1 assists and Djahi Binet is grabbing 7.3 rebounds. The Alcorn State Braves are shooting 32.5 percent from beyond the arc and 71.7 percent from the free throw line. The Alcorn State Braves are allowing 33.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 30.8 rebounds per game.
Grambling Tigers Betting Preview
The Grambling Tigers beat Arkansas-Pine Bluff, lost to Jackson State, and they play Alabama State, Alabama A&M, and Texas Southern next. The Grambling Tigers are averaging 67.7 points on 43.7 percent shooting and allowing 70.7 points on 43.4 percent shooting. Antwan Burnett is averaging 12.4 points and 5.7 rebounds, while Mikale Stevenson is averaging 10.8 points and 4.7 rebounds. Kintavious Dozier is the third double-digit scorer and Chilaydrien Newton is grabbing 1.9 rebounds. The Grambling Tigers are shooting 34.8 percent from beyond the arc and 70.4 percent from the free throw line. The Grambling Tigers are allowing 34.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 31.3 rebounds per game.
Why the Grambling State Tigers will win
- Alcorn State has lost 14 of its last 15 road games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Grambling State has won nine of its last 10 night games against Conference opponents.
- Grambling State has won the first half in each of its last six home games against Alcorn State.
Why the Alcorn State Braves will win
- Alcorn State has won each of its last nine road night games against Conference opponents.
- Grambling State has lost the first half in 10 of its last 13 games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Twenty-three of Alcorn State’s last 25 night games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 132+ points.
- Eleven of Grambling State’s last 12 night games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 133+ points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Alcorn State ranks 361st among Division 1 teams for effective field goal percentage this season (43.4%).
- Alcorn State ranks 361st among Division 1 teams for true shooting percentage this season (47.8%).
Alcorn State vs Grambling Injury Report
Neither Alcorn State nor Grambling has a player listed on its injury report.
Alcorn State vs Grambling Prediction
Grambling is possibly the better team, and it plays its best ball at home, where four of its six wins have come. However, the truth is neither Alcorn State nor Grambling is a good basketball team, and laying chalk with either side isn’t what I’m trying to do. Alcorn State has a couple of recent upsets over Prairie View A&M and Bethune-Cookman, and the Braves have covered eight of their last 10 games. Alcorn State is 13-6-1 ATS on the season overall. There are much better options out there for Monday’s CBB card, but if forced to pick, I want the points, especially with a team that cashes tickets. Give me Alcorn State.