Alcorn State Braves vs Grambling State Tigers Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Alcorn State vs Grambling State NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Grambling.

Alcorn State vs Grambling State Prediction

The Braves and Tigers are set to face off at 9:00 ET on ESPNU. The Tigers will host the game at Fredrick C. Hobdy Assembly Center in Grambling, LA. The over/under for this Southwestern Athletic conference contest is set at 128.5 points, with Grambling State being favored by -3.5 at home against Alcorn State.

Alcorn State vs. Grambling State Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Alcorn State Braves at Grambling State Tigers
Where: Grambling at Fredrick C. Hobdy Assembly Center
Date: Monday, February 3rd
Betting Odds GRMBST -3.5, ALCST +145 | GRMBST -176 O/U 128.5

Braves Preview: Will Alcorn State Pull Through as the Underdog Road Team?

Alcorn State Braves Recent Game/Games

The Braves fell to 4-16 on the season after a 74-69 road loss to Southern on Saturday. Alcorn State entered the game as +12 point underdogs but managed to keep it closer than expected.

Alcorn State led 39-37 at halftime but were outscored 37-30 in the second half. The total points for the game ended at 143, surpassing the O/U line of 132.5.

Braves Offense Breakdown

Alcorn State's offense put up 69 points in their last game, shooting 41.4% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 48.3%. They connected on 9 of 27 three-point attempts, hitting 33.3% from beyond the arc, and made 12 of 18 free throws, good for 66.7%.

Keionte Cornelius led the Braves with 15 points, hitting 4 threes on 12 attempts. Cam Amboree, Djahi Binet, and Marcus Tankersley each added 13 points, with Binet grabbing 10 rebounds. Joe Manning and Michael Jacobs both contributed 11 points, with Manning going 3 for 3 from deep.

Braves Team Defense

Alcorn State's defense gave up 74 points in their last game, allowing the opponent to shoot 40% from the field. They managed to hold them to 27% shooting from beyond the arc, with the opponent hitting 6 of their 22 three-point attempts.

Inside the arc, the opponent shot 50%, making 15 of their 30 two-point shots. Alcorn State also sent them to the free-throw line 35 times, where they converted 26 free throws for a 74% success rate. The Braves allowed 7 offensive rebounds.

Tigers Preview: Will Grambling State Secure A Victory as Home Favorites?

Grambling State Tigers Recent Game/Games

Grambling State fell to 3-15 on the season after a 65-50 home loss to Jackson State on Saturday, February 1st. The Tigers, who were -1.5 favorites, failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 115 fell short of the O/U line of 134.5.

Grambling State trailed 37-33 at halftime but managed only 17 points in the 2nd half while allowing 28 points to Jackson State.

Tigers Offense Breakdown

Grambling State struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 30.5% from the field and 25.9% from beyond the arc, finishing with 50 points. Their effective field goal percentage was 37.3%, and they connected on 11 of 32 two-point attempts (34.4%).

Daeshun Ruffin was a bright spot, scoring 20 points on 7 of 12 shooting, adding 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Kintavious Dozier contributed 14 points, hitting 3 of 8 from three-point range.

Tigers Team Defense

Grambling State's defense was solid, holding their opponent to just 65 points on 30% shooting from the field. They limited two-point opportunities, with their opponent making only 11 of 32 attempts for 34%.

From beyond the arc, Grambling State's defense allowed 7 threes on 27 attempts, a 25% shooting rate. Their opponent also shot 63% from the free-throw line, hitting 7 of 11.

Braves vs Tigers Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

In their last ten games away from home, the Braves have a straight up record of 1-9 while going 7-2-1 vs the spread. The team's offense averaged 66 points per game in these contests.
When looking at their past ten home matchups, Grambling State has an ATS record of 4-6 while averaging 65 per game. The team went 2-8 overall in these games.
In their last three games as the betting underdog, the Braves have a strong straight up record of 2-1. In addition, their ATS record was 3-0 in these scenarios.
In their last three games as the betting favorite, the Tigers have a straight up record of 2-1, while going 0-3 against the spread.