Grambling State vs Texas Prediction 11/9/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

Grambling State vs. Texas Prediction

Texas obviously has the talent to blow Grambling out of the water, but this line is massive. We can’t overlook Grambling beating Northern Illinois in its season opener as 8.5-point underdogs. In that victory, Grambling shot 64 percent from the field and had 15 assists. It’s one game, but it’s an impressive showing and a strong result. Grambling has athletes who play with an edge.

Obviously, a trip to Austin is several steps up in competition, but if that wasn’t a fluke, Grambling is a team that deserves some respect. Also, Texas has a look-ahead spot with an in-state team in Baylor on deck. I can’t lay this many points with Texas. Give me Grambling and the endless free buckets.

Grambling Tigers Betting Preview

The Grambling Tigers beat Northern Illinois, and they play Kentucky and Southern Miss next. Grambling has lost 8 of its last 12 games. Grambling is 0-0 SU on the road, 0-0 SU at home, and 1-0 ATS on the season.

The Grambling Tigers are averaging 89 points per game on 64 percent shooting and allowing 87 points per game on 47 percent shooting. Isaiah Miranda is averaging 29 points and 8 rebounds per game. Dwayne Pierce is averaging 19 points and 8 assists per game. Isaiah Howard is averaging 13 points and 4 assists per game. Mekhi Fitts is averaging 12 points and 1 assist per game. The Grambling Tigers are shooting 38 percent from beyond the arc and 69 percent from the free-throw line. The Grambling Tigers are allowing 45 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 28 rebounds per game.

Texas Longhorns Betting Preview

The Texas Longhorns beat Chicago State and Gardner-Webb, and they play Baylor next. Texas has won 5 of its last 6 games. Texas is 0-0 SU on the road, 2-0 SU at home, and 2-0 ATS on the season.

The Texas Longhorns are averaging 103.5 points per game on 61.7 percent shooting and allowing 54.5 points per game on 6.8 percent shooting. Matas Vokietaitis is averaging 19 points and 6.5 rebounds per game. Isaiah Johnson is averaging 16.5 points and 1.5 rebounds per game. Joe Sterling is averaging 13.5 points and 2 assists per game. Marcus Spears Jr. is averaging 12 points and 4.5 rebounds per game. The Texas Longhorns are shooting 43.2 percent from beyond the arc and 72.7 percent from the free-throw line. The Texas Longhorns are allowing 25.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 39 rebounds per game.

Grambling State vs Texas Injury Report

Grambling doesn’t have any players listed on its injury report.

Texas will continue to be without Mikey Lewis due to foot surgery. Lewis hurt his foot back in September and is expected to return at some point in December.

Why the Texas Longhorns will win

• Texas has won each of its last 10 games as a top-10 AP-ranked team at Moody Center.
• Grambling State has lost each of its last three games against the Southeastern Conference.
• Grambling State has lost the first half in each of its last three road games against AP-ranked opponents.

Why the Grambling State Tigers will win

• Grambling State has won three of its last four games.

Total Points Facts

• Ten of Grambling State’s last 11 night games have produced a total of 147 or fewer points.
• Five of Texas’ last six night games against non-AP-ranked opponents at Moody Center have produced a total of 159+ points.

Matchup/League Facts

• Texas ranks 1st among Division 1 teams for true shooting percentage this season (71.8%).
• Texas ranks T2nd among Division 1 teams for opponent blocks per game this season (0.5).
• Grambling State ranks 2nd among Division 1 teams for true shooting percentage this season (70.9%).
• Grambling State ranks 363rd among Division 1 teams for three-point field goal attempts per game this season (13.0).

Randy Chambers's Pick: Grambling State +35.5