| MATCHUP | Bethune-Cookman Wildcats | Grambling State Tigers |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 15-13 | 12-15 |
| Spread | -1.5 -108 | +1.5 -112 |
| Moneyline | -122 | +102 |
| Total | Over 141.5 (-115) | Under 141.5 (-105) |
| Where | Fredrick C. Hobdy Assembly Center, Grambling, LA | |
| When | Thursday, February 26, 2026 | |
| Time | 06:30 PM EST | |
Grambling Tigers Preview
The Grambling Tigers have a 12-15 overall record and a 6-8 record in the SWAC. They are coming off an 87-73 road loss against Southern and their previous three games were a 68-63 road loss against Prairie View A&M, an 82-79 road loss against Texas Southern and a 66-58 home loss against Alabama A&M.
Offensively, Grambling averages 70.7 points per game, while allowing 70.8 points per game defensively. The Tigers shoot with 44% from the field and grab 33.2 rebounds per game, while dishing out 12 assists per game. They average 2.8 blocks per game and 8.1 steals per game defensively.
Antonio Munoz leads Grambling in scoring, with an average of 12.7 points per game, while shooting with 49% from the field and 65.7% from the free throw line. Jimel Lane is the team’s leading rebounder with 4.5 per game. Roderick Coffee III leads the team in assists with 4.1 per game.
Bethune-Cookman Wildcats Preview
The Bethune-Cookman Wildcats have a 15-13 overall record and a 12-3 record in the SWAC. They are coming off an 85-76 home win against Alabama A&M and their previous three games were an 82-71 home win against Alabama State, a 91-86 road loss against Jackson State and a 57-55 road loss against Alcorn State.
Offensively, Bethune-Cookman averages 75.4 points per game, while allowing 77.1 points per game defensively. The Wildcats shoot with 46% from the field and grab 36 rebounds per game, while dishing out 13.9 assists per game. They average 4.7 blocks per game and 6.9 steals per game defensively.
Jakobi Heady leads Bethune-Cookman in scoring, with an average of 18 points per game, while shooting with 51.8% from the field and 78.5% from the free throw line. Ariel Bland is the team’s leading rebounder with 5.3 per game. Seneca Willoughby leads the team in assists with 3 per game.
Bethune-Cookman Wildcats @ Grambling State Tigers Betting Trends: February 26, 2026
Why the Grambling State Tigers will win
- Grambling State has won each of its last 10 Thursday games at Willis Reed Court at the Fredrick C. Hobdy Assembly Center.
- The home team has won the first half in each of Bethune-Cookman’s last three games.
Why the Bethune-Cookman Wildcats will win
- Bethune-Cookman has won six of its last seven day games against Conference opponents.
- Grambling State has lost four of its last five games.
- Bethune-Cookman has won the first half in five of its last six day games against Conference opponents.
Bethune-Cookman vs Grambling Prediction
In this Bethune-Cookman vs Grambling Prediction, Bethune-Cookman is coming as -1 road favorites. Grambling has been struggling lately with a 3-7 record both straight up and against the spread in its last 10 games, while on the other hand, Bethune-Cookman has been red-hot with an 8-2 record in its last 10. Bethune-Cookman also has a better offense, scoring 4.7 points per game more than the hosts and their offense has been on fire, having scored 82+ points in three straight games. The value here lies with the road team, so take Bethune-Cookman on the moneyline.