Grambling State vs Prairie View A&M Prediction 2/16/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

The Grambling State Tigers and the Prairie View A&M Panthers meet Monday in college basketball action from William Nicks Building. Here’s a Grambling vs Prairie View prediction. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best Grambling vs Prairie View pick. We will examine the recent form and player performances for both teams, as well as the recent betting trends and streaks pertaining to this matchup. As we conclude, we will tie it all together with a summary that produces a sensible pick for a favorable betting outcome in this game.

Grambling State Tigers Betting Preview

The Tigers were able to keep their heads above the .500 mark in their first 15 games, taking an 8-7 record in that time. Grambling lost to Bethune-Cookman, Florida A&M and Southern in the next three, then hit a 3-2 run that featured wins over Jackson State, Alcorn State and Alabama State. Over 23 games to start the year, that would give the Tigers an 11-12 run in the books.

On Saturday versus Texas Southern the Tigers were clinging to a three-point lead 39-36 at the break. Grambling was outscored 46-40 in the second half though, eventually falling in the road matchup 82-79 in the end. Topping the team’s scorers was Jamil Muttlib with 26 points and two rebounds. Jimel Lane doubled up on 11 points with 11 rebounds as well.

Prairie View A&M Panthers Betting Preview

Over on the Panthers’ side, they were limping along on a 5-9 run over their first 14 games. Next came wins over Mississippi Valley State, AR-Pine Bluff and Southern though, before losses to Jackson State, Alcorn State, Alabama State and Alabama A&M. A 1-2 run came next with losses to Bethune-Cookman and Florida A&M, giving the team a 9-15 run in 24 games.

In game 25 versus Southern over the weekend, the Panthers held a slim lead at the break 40-38. Prairie View A&M was outscored 49-42 the rest of the way however, leading to an 87-82 loss in the end. Dontae Horne was by far the leading scorer in the losing effort with 46 points, three assists and two rebounds. Tai’Reon Joseph added 14 points with one assist in the loss.

Grambling State Tigers @ Prairie View A&M Panthers Betting Trends: February 16, 2026

Why the Prairie View A&M Panthers will win

• Grambling State has lost each of its last five road games following a road loss.
• Prairie View A&M has won five of its last six night games against Grambling State at William Nicks Building.
• The home team has won the first half in each of the last three games between Grambling State and Prairie View A&M.

Why the Grambling State Tigers will win

• Prairie View A&M has lost seven of its last eight games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Grambling State has won each of its last three night games against Prairie View A&M.
• Prairie View A&M has lost the first half in three of its last four home games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Grambling vs Prairie View Prediction

I’ll take a stab on Prairie View but you could call it either way. The Panthers are coming off a tough home loss versus Southern, despite shooting a reasonable 43.9 percent from the field. and 78.1 percent (25-of-32) at the line. Prairie View was out-rebounded 34-23 and outscored in the paint 50-34, though. The Panthers are just 1-7 in their last eight games and they’re giving up points by the truckload these days.

These teams last met up back on January 3 in a 76-72 road loss for the Panthers. In that one Prairie View shot just 38.6 percent from the field with 16 turnovers but stayed pretty competitive on the boards and in the paint. Grambling coughed up 18 turnovers of their own so it wasn’t the cleanest game in the world. I like the Panthers to power one out in the home rematch but I’m not touching it.

Andrew Jett's Pick: Prairie View A&M Panthers +2.5